Hall County Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc is located in Grand Island, NE. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (S46) the organization is classified as: Boards of Trade, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Hall County Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hall County 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 06/2022, Hall County Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Hall County Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc has awarded 45 individual grants totaling $3,372,894. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
ATTRACT VISITORS TO OUR CONVENTION AND TOURISM FACILITIES AND TO ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN OUR COUNTY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ATTRACT VISITORS TO OUR CONVENTION AND TOURISM FACILITIES IN HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA THROUGH OUR VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES.
ENHANCE OUR AREA'S IMAGE THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS PROGRAMS THROUGH A VISITORS CABOOSE LOCATED OFF OF THE INTERSTATE EXIT ENTERING HALL COUNTY.
ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC GROWTH THROUGH TOURISM, CONVENTIONS, AND VISITORS TO HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA.
ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A COUNTY VISITORS PROMOTION FUND AND A VISITORS COMMITTEE AS AUTHORIZED BY NE. STATUTE 81-1245 AND LEVY A SALES TAX ON LODGING TO SUPPORT THE PURPOSES AND PROGRAMS AUTHORIZED BY THIS ACT. HALL COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU IS A CONDUIT FOR THE COUNTY VISITORS IMPROVEMENT FUND TAX RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Bradley Mellema Exec Directo | Officer | 40 | $79,904 |
Pamela Lancaster Supervisor | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Angela Mueller Chairman | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Mike Swanson Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Dianne Willey Vice Chairma | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Brock Burney Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $646,646 |
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 | $646,646 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $589,004 |
Investment income | $1,244 |
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 | $1,236,894 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $597,692 |
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. | $82,292 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,688 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $110,430 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,706 |
Other employee benefits | $17,039 |
Payroll taxes | $15,892 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,615 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $125,976 |
Office expenses | $17,332 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $27,839 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,762 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,369 |
All other expenses | $403 |
Total functional expenses | $1,153,521 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | -$14,215 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $503,947 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $489,732 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $4,019 |
Total liabilities | $4,019 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $30,663 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $455,050 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $489,732 |
Over the last fiscal year, Hall County Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc has awarded $593,466 in support to 8 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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GRAND ISLAND LIVESTOCKCOMPLEX AUTHORITY PURPOSE: EXPLAINED IN PART IV | $335,658 |
NEBRASKA VETERAN'S CEMETERYAT GRAND ISLAND PURPOSE: EXPLAINED IN PART IV | $75,000 |
AG INSTITUTE OF NEBRASKA PURPOSE: EXPLAINED IN PART IV | $75,000 |
NEBRASKA TRAPSHOOTING ASSN PURPOSE: EXPLAINED IN PART IV | $45,826 |
PICKLEBALL CLUB OF GRAND ISLAND PURPOSE: EXPLAINED IN PART IV | $20,000 |
NEBRASKA CENTRAL PLATTERIVER REGION PURPOSE: TOURISM GRANT | $17,013 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd Denver, CO | $4,793,779 | $4,746,660 |
Yankton Thrive Inc Yankton, SD | $4,530,814 | $1,616,302 |
Grant Proffessionals Association Overland Park, KS | $781,286 | $1,243,491 |
Hall County Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc Grand Island, NE | $489,732 | $1,236,894 |
National Portable Storage Association Kansas City, MO | $1,093,938 | $968,993 |
Castle Rock Economic Development Council Inc Castle Rock, CO | $482,971 | $539,806 |
Council Bluffs Convention And Visitors Bureau Council Bluffs, IA | $1,064,909 | $754,066 |
St Louis Apartment Association St Louis, MO | $595,409 | $578,067 |
Kansas Beta House Association Incorported Manhattan, KS | $2,880,199 | $675,102 |
Colorado Press Association Denver, CO | $1,290,729 | $417,250 |
National Women In Roofing Inc Aurora, CO | $535,673 | $460,011 |
Federation Of Iowa Insurers Des Moines, IA | $466,519 | $394,695 |