Augusta Metropolitan Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc
- Assets
- $5.6m
- Revenue
- $3.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Augusta, GA
- Founding
- 07/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 58-2287663
Organization Overview
Augusta Metropolitan Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc is located in Augusta, GA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (S01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Augusta Metropolitan Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Augusta Metropolitan Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Augusta Metropolitan Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc generated $3.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Augusta Metropolitan Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc has awarded 110 individual grants totaling $5,287,467. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE AUGUSTA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPS AND PROMOTES OUR COMMUNITY, INSPIRING PEOPLE TO HAVE UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SERVICES TO AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF CONVENTIONS, TOURISM, AND SPECIAL EVENTS IN THE AUGUSTA, GA AREA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bennish Brown CEO | 40 | $178,220 | |
Randall Blumberg Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
James Heffner Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brandon Haddock Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sue Parr Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Phil Wahl Immediate Past Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $273,215 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $77,895 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $351,110 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,920,063 |
| Investment income | $2,006 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,296,940 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $618,129 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $178,220 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $587,427 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $70,400 |
| Other employee benefits | $58,328 |
| Payroll taxes | $56,403 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,950 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,750 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,677 |
| Advertising and promotion | $574,725 |
| Office expenses | $41,757 |
| Information technology | $27,739 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $53,338 |
| Travel | $22,912 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,548 |
| Interest | $82,748 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $140,574 |
| Insurance | $16,771 |
| All other expenses | $4,731 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,665,342 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,333,117 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $861,438 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,401,258 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,833 |
| Total assets | $5,601,646 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $49,329 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $114,260 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $2,420,437 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,584,026 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,970,887 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,046,733 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,601,646 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Augusta Metropolitan Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc has awarded $585,189 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Augusta, GA PURPOSE: TOURISM | $315,396 |
Augusta, GA PURPOSE: TOURISM | $68,173 |
Augusta, GA PURPOSE: TOURISM | $58,873 |
Augusta, GA PURPOSE: TOURISM | $35,540 |
Augusta, GA PURPOSE: TOURISM | $35,540 |
Augusta, GA PURPOSE: TOURISM | $35,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Augusta Metropolitan Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc has recieved totaling $29,411.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Taxslayer Foundation Llc Augusta, GA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY DONATION | $20,000 |
The Community Foundation For The Csra Augusta, GA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $9,411 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Miami Association Of Realtors Inc Miami, FL | $56,284,695 | $21,744,917 |
Metropolitan Atlanta Chamber Of Commerce Inc Atlanta, GA | $19,028,351 | $14,011,506 |
Savannah Area Chamber Of Commerce Savannah, GA | $13,537,143 | $16,865,609 |
Orlando Regional Realtor Association Inc Orlando, FL | $41,443,880 | $9,652,407 |
Jacksonville Regional Chamber Of Commerce Inc Jacksonville, FL | $9,462,619 | $9,572,618 |
Charlotte Regional Realtor Association Inc Charlotte, NC | $53,438,404 | $12,494,849 |
Hilton Head Island Bluffton Chamber Of Commerce Hilton Head Island, SC | $3,721,536 | $8,774,772 |
North Carolina Association Of Realtors Inc Greensboro, NC | $31,160,587 | $11,391,480 |
The North Carolina Community Action Association Raleigh, NC | $4,811,006 | $8,169,285 |
Orlando Economic Partnership Inc Orlando, FL | $7,838,258 | $8,634,020 |
Florida Chamber Of Commerce Tallahassee, FL | $11,287,883 | $6,720,102 |
Visitgreenville Sc Greenville, SC | $7,299,998 | $9,046,809 |