Greater Merrimack Valley Convention And Vistors Bureau is located in Lowell, MA. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention And Vistors Bureau employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Merrimack Valley Convention And Vistors Bureau 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 06/2022, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention And Vistors Bureau generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $659.1k during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE BUREAU WAS ESTABLISHED TO STIMULATE THE REGION'S ECONOMY BY PROMOTING AND INCREASING TOURISM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE BUREAU ENGAGES IN MARKETING PROGRAMS, FAMILIARIZATION TOURS, PUBLIC RELATIONS PROGRAMS AND CO-OPERATIVE EFFORTS WITH LOCAL HOTELS, CONVENTION AND ATTRACTION ORGANIZERS AND OPERATORS, AND OTHER BUSINESSES IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE STATEMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Pete Lally Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Karpinsky Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Darren Bisso Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Melisa Tintocalis Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Janet Glonska Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Casey Haggerty Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $59,675 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $999,696 |
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 | $1,059,371 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $27,580 |
Investment income | $2,023 |
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 | $1,088,974 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $120,089 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,519 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $282,507 |
Office expenses | $25,250 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,400 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,010 |
Insurance | $4,893 |
All other expenses | $13,240 |
Total functional expenses | $659,117 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $667,123 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $245,405 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,959 |
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 | $4,652 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,415 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $928,554 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $64,075 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,912 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $112,303 |
Total liabilities | $178,290 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $191,353 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $558,911 |
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 | $928,554 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Greater Merrimack Valley Convention And Vistors Bureau has recieved totaling $5,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Jeanne Darc Credit Union Lowell, MA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | $5,000 |
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Connecticut Institute For Communities Inc Danbury, CT | $23,773,882 | $36,794,150 |
Sports Fans Coalition Ny Inc Ronkonkoma, NY | $633,460 | $8,459,536 |
Greater Boston Convention And Tourist Bureau Inc Boston, MA | $3,175,283 | $8,778,402 |
Granite State Economic Development Corp Portsmouth, NH | $20,832,618 | $9,324,758 |
Structured Employment Economic Development Corporation New York, NY | $3,440,081 | $6,983,803 |
Nybdc Local Development Corporation Albany, NY | $39,799,179 | $11,401,541 |
Venture For America Inc New York, NY | $3,605,973 | $6,866,605 |
Trufund Financial Services Inc New York, NY | $14,181,328 | $2,317,905 |
Griffiss Local Development Corporation Rome, NY | $28,823,478 | $3,861,279 |
Metrotech Area District Management Association Inc Brooklyn, NY | $3,270,355 | $4,991,826 |
Kiryas Joel Municipal Local Development Corporation Monroe, NY | $2,561,042 | $4,665,324 |
Connecticut Economic Resource New Haven, CT | $3,997,158 | $4,805,353 |