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 12/2022, Augusta Metropolitan Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc employed 23 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 12/2022, Augusta Metropolitan Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc generated $4.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 12/2022. 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 135 individual grants totaling $6,837,000. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE AUGUSTA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPS AND PROMOTES OUR COMMUNITY, INSPIRING PEOPLE TO HAVE UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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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.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brandon Haddock Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
James Heffner Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Randall Blumberg Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Donald King Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Phil Wahl Immediate Past Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Bird Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $430,437 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $430,437 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,715,808 |
| Investment income | $6,302 |
| 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 | $4,173,044 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $753,481 |
| 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. | $197,157 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $689,868 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $39,894 |
| Other employee benefits | $85,382 |
| Payroll taxes | $65,696 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,618 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,550 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,232 |
| Advertising and promotion | $774,431 |
| Office expenses | $47,555 |
| Information technology | $27,396 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $60,781 |
| Travel | $48,908 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,530 |
| Interest | $75,585 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $133,678 |
| Insurance | $17,867 |
| All other expenses | $10,297 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,354,802 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,689,836 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $655,206 |
| 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 | $3,280,228 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,625,270 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $49,261 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $96,760 |
| 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 | $1,643,387 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,789,408 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,471,491 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,364,371 |
| 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 | $5,625,270 |
Over the last fiscal year, Augusta Metropolitan Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc has awarded $747,904 in support to 11 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AUGUSTA CANAL AUTHORITY PURPOSE: TOURISM | $29,743 |
AUGUSTA MUSEUM OF HISTORY PURPOSE: TOURISM | $27,243 |
GREATER AUGUSTA ARTS COUNCIL PURPOSE: TOURISM | $64,743 |
AUGUSTA WESTOBOU FESTIVAL PURPOSE: TOURISM | $18,000 |
LUCY CRAFT LANEY MUSUEM OF BLACK HISTORY PURPOSE: TOURISM | $27,243 |
MORRIS MUSUEM OF ART PURPOSE: TOURISM | $47,743 |