Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1998. 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 06/2023, Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation employed 51 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation 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 06/2023, Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation generated $7.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.3m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.8% per year over the past 8 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
PVCC IS THE PRIMARY POINT OF ORIENTATION FOR THE INDEPENDENCE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2023, THE PHILADELPHIA VISITOR CENTER CORPORATION, MAINTAINED OPERATIONS OF THE INDEPENDENCE VISITOR CENTER AND CONTINUED TO STRIVE TOWARDS PRE-PANDEMIC VISITATION LEVELS CAPTURING A 32% INCREASE IN VISITATION OVER 2022. THIS VISITATION INCREASE IS 53% OF PRE-PANDEMIC VISITATION WHICH WAS 2.5 MILLION VISITORS ANNUALLY. EFFORTS WERE ALSO AIMED AT GRANT ASSISTANCE FOR CONTINUED RECOVERY FROM LOST REVENUES OF THE INDEPENDENCE VISITOR CENTER AND THE PHILLY PHLASH DOWNTOWN LOOP SEASONAL TRANSIT SERVICE. IN ADDITION, GRANT FUNDING WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE FABRICATION OF A NEW VISITOR CENTER LOCATION AT THE PLAZA OF THE PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART, WHICH IS THE LOCATION OF THE "ROCKY" STATUE [CONT ON SCH O]AN ICONIC AND TOP TOURIST DESTINATION IN THE CITY. THE PLAZA LOCATION WILL OPEN IN FALL 2023. IN SPRING 2023, PVCC BEGAN TO RUN THE ELEVATOR TO THE TOP OF CITY HALL AGAIN; THIS PROVIDES VISITORS WITH A UNIQUE VIEW OF THE CITY AND SURROUNDING AREA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Deborah O'brien Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Tiffany Newmuis Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Shawn Andre Murray Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
W Bradley Baturka Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joseph Ashdale Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas Caramanico Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Krapf's Coaches Bus Services | 6/29/22 | $1,137,013 |
Tozour Energy Systems Hvac Services | 6/29/22 | $191,933 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $3,284,360 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,201,974 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,486,334 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,392,325 |
Investment income | $120,247 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $106,309 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $226,675 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $7,331,890 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $365,051 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $98,303 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,250,771 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $52,760 |
Other employee benefits | $172,037 |
Payroll taxes | $215,579 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $16,217 |
Fees for services: Other | $131,669 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $478,166 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $887,408 |
Travel | $36,605 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $129,232 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $134,757 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $7,336,597 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,780,393 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $154,415 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $279,364 |
Accounts receivable, net | $548,978 |
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 | $44,732 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,753,932 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $8,561,814 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $806,847 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $16,278 |
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 | $2,148,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $657,460 |
Total liabilities | $3,628,585 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,454,219 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,479,010 |
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 | $8,561,814 |