Defiance Development And Visitorsbureau Inc

Organization Overview

Defiance Development And Visitorsbureau Inc is located in Defiance, OH. The organization was established in 2007. 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 12/2021, Defiance Development And Visitorsbureau Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Defiance Development And Visitorsbureau Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Defiance Development And Visitorsbureau Inc generated $388.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $273.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.6% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THIS CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED ARE TO ENHANCE THE APPEARANCE OF THE DEFIANCE AREA THROUGH BEAUTIFICATION, RESTORATION, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION; TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER SERVICES TO STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND THE ECONOMIC BASE OF DOWNTOWN DEFIANCE; AND TO PROMOTE BUSINESS, EVENTS, AND ACTIVITIES IN THE DEFIANCE AREA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO DEVELOP PROJECTS TO ENHANCE, EDUCATE, AND PROMOTE BUSINESS IN THE DEFIANCE AREA. THIS INCLUDES ORGANIZING, SUPPORTING AND OVERSEEING THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES: THE DESIGN COMMITTEE, WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO CREATE AN ATTRACTIVE, COORDINATED AND QUALITY IMAGE OF THE COMMUNITY BY CAPITALIZING ON ITS UNIQUE ASSETS AND HERITAGE; THE PROMOTION COMMITTEE, WHOSE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY IS TO MARKET A UNIFIED, QUALITY IMAGE OF THE BUSINESS DISTRICT AS THE CENTER OF ACTIVITIES, GOODS AND SERVICES TO RETAILERS, RESIDENTS, SHOPPERS, INVESTORS AND TOURISTS; AND THE ECONOMIC RESTRUCTURING COMMITTEE, WORKS TO DEVELOP A MARKET STRATEGY FOR THE COMMUNITY THAT WILL RESULT IN AN IMPROVED RETAIL MIX, A STRONGER TAX BASE, INCREASED INVESTOR CONFIDENCE AND A STRONG, STABLE ROLE FOR THE DOWNTOWN AREA.


THE ORGANIZATION FACILITATES THE COLLECTION OF DONATIONS FOR THE ANNUAL FIREWORKS DISPLAY FOR THE DEFIANCE AREA. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PLANS AND COORDINATES THE FOURTH OF JULY EVENTS AND PAYS ALL EXPENSES OUT OF THE FIREWORKS FUND.


THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORS THE ANNUAL LILAC FESTIVAL. THE FESTIVAL FEATURES THE MOST PROLIFIC ARTISTS OF NORTHWESTERN OHIO; ARTS, ANTIQUES & CRAFT FAIR, GARDEN MARKET AND FARMERS MARKET. THERE ARE MUSICIANS PERFORMING THOUGHOUT THE DAY WITH CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE, FOOD VENDORS AND MUCH MORE.


OTHER PROGRAMS THAT FALL UNDER THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE INCLUDE BEING THE FISCAL AGENT FOR THE SANTA HOUSE AND DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS. EACH CHRISTMAS SEASON A SMALL HOUSE IS ERECTED AND DECORATED IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA. A SANTA IS HIRED AND CHILDREN FROM THE AREA ARE INVITED DOWN TO VISIT SANTA WITH PICTURE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE. THE ORGANIZATION IS THE FISCAL AGENT FOR THE DEFIANCE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS COMMITTEE. FUNDS ARE COLLECTED THROUGH DONATIONS AND THE CHRISTMAS COMMITTEE MEETS AND DECIDES HOW TO APPROPRIATELY UTILIZE THESE FUNDS TO DECORATE DURING CHRISTMAS SEASON.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kirstie Mack
Executive Di
$51,500
Jen Clady
Vice-Preside
$0
Karla Batt
President
$0
Jenna Karr
Past Preside
$0
Sylvia Koester
Treasurer
$0
Jessica Babcock
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $237,560
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$65,411
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$302,971
Total Program Service Revenue$31,620
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $16,275
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $37,539
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $388,405

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Defiance Development And Visitorsbureau Inc has recieved totaling $10,750.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Defiance Area Foundation Inc

Defiance, OH

PURPOSE: SUPPORT

$7,000
Justin F Coressel Charitable Tr

Defiance, OH

PURPOSE: ANNUAL APPEAL

$3,500
Baird Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$250
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