Columbia County Tourist Promotion Agency Inc
- Assets
- $1.7m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Bloomsburg, PA
- Founding
- 03/1969
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 23-7000194
Organization Overview
Columbia County Tourist Promotion Agency Inc is located in Bloomsburg, PA. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (W20) the organization is classified as: Government & Public Administration, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Columbia County Tourist Promotion Agency Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Columbia County Tourist Promotion Agency 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 12/2023, Columbia County Tourist Promotion Agency Inc generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.2% 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.
Since 2016, Columbia County Tourist Promotion Agency Inc has awarded 67 individual grants totaling $2,018,009. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE TOURISM AND VISITATION TO COLUMBIA AND MONTOUR COUNTIES IN PENNSYLVANIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE AGENCY INCREASES TOURISM IN ITS SERVICE AREA BY PUBLISHING AN ATTRACTIVE VISITORS GUIDE. THE AGENCY OPERATES A VISITORS CENTER IN BLOOMSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA TO ASSIST VISITORS TO THE AREA AND TO PROVIDE INFORMATION THAT HELPS TOURISTS BETTER ENJOY THE OPPORTUNITIES THAT EXIST IN ITS SERVICE AREA. ADDITIONALLY, THE AGENCY ADVERTISES IN VARIOUS MEDIA AND IS REPRESENTED AT TRAVEL SHOWS TO ADD TO TOURISM IN THE COLUMBIA-MONTOUR SERVICE AREA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Andrew Bower President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Steph Severn Vice President/ President-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joe Scopelliti Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nancy Bishop Director, At-Large | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrea Bishop Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cheri Bissinger Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $896,940 |
| 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 | $896,940 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $238,235 |
| Investment income | $39,681 |
| 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 | $1,174,856 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $450,789 |
| 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. | $76,753 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $183,013 |
| 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 | $5,980 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $123,334 |
| Office expenses | $7,433 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,876 |
| Travel | $7,451 |
| 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 | $1,718 |
| Insurance | $3,430 |
| All other expenses | $30,494 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,143,235 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,574,241 |
| 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 | $112,327 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,686,568 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $635 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $635 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $763,207 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $922,726 |
| 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 | $1,686,568 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Columbia County Tourist Promotion Agency Inc has awarded $427,269 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MONTOUR AREA RECREATION COMMISSION PURPOSE: TOURISM | $170,063 |
COLUMBIA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL HORTICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: TOURISM | $25,000 |
FOLKS BUTTERFLY FARM PURPOSE: TOURISM | $34,158 |
DANVILLE BUSINESS ALLIANCE PURPOSE: TOURISM | $12,500 |
DANVILLE AREA LITTLE LEAGUE PURPOSE: TOURISM | $12,193 |
COLUMBIA COUNTY HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY PURPOSE: TOURISM | $30,000 |