Lehigh Valley Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc
- Assets
- $5.2m
- Revenue
- $4.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Easton, PA
- Founding
- 07/1985
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 23-2327944
Organization Overview
Lehigh Valley Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc is located in Easton, PA. The organization was established in 1985. 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 06/2023, Lehigh Valley Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lehigh Valley 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 06/2023, Lehigh Valley Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc generated $4.8m 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 $4.9m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.9% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP LEHIGH VALLEY AS A LEISURE AND BUSINESS TRAVEL DESTINATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DISCOVER LEHIGH VALLEY BUILDS THE REGION'S ECONOMY AND IMAGE THROUGH DESTINATION MARKETING THAT INCREASES THE NUMBER OF LEISURE AND BUSINESS VISITORS, THE NUMBER OF NIGHTS THEY STAY, AND THE NUMBER OF THINGS THEY DO IN THE TWO-COUNTY AREA OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES. THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO STRENGTHEN LEHIGH VALLEY'S ECONOMY THROUGH TOURISM WHILE ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE AND REGIONAL PRIDE. APPROXIMATELY 16.6 MILLION PEOPLE VISITED THE REGION IN 2022 WHICH ACCOUNTED FOR $1.3 BILLION IN TOTAL VISITOR SPENDING. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH MARKETING, PUBLIC RELATIONS, SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING, AND SALES AND SERVICES EFFORTS OF THE REGIONAL ASSETS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alex Michaels President | OfficerTrustee | 45 | $202,694 |
Darren Betters Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jodie Stetz Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gunnar Fox Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Fulton Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Fehnel 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,755,522 |
| Investment income | $19,090 |
| 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 | $4,777,800 |
| 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. | $232,953 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $541,967 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $21,033 |
| Other employee benefits | $69,451 |
| Payroll taxes | $58,786 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,855 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $72,105 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $36,036 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,827,147 |
| Office expenses | $9,862 |
| Information technology | $160,813 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $68,029 |
| Travel | $34,761 |
| 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 | $16,407 |
| Insurance | $6,388 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,878,047 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,231,645 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $757,475 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,010,527 |
| 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 | $25,868 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $39,807 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $158,923 |
| Total assets | $5,224,245 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $773,843 |
| 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 | $161,400 |
| Total liabilities | $935,243 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,289,002 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,224,245 |