Laurel Highlands
- Assets
- $12.3m
- Revenue
- $4.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Ligonier, PA
- Founding
- 06/1964
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 25-1093334
Organization Overview
Laurel Highlands, operating under the name GO Laurel Highlands, is located in Ligonier, PA. The organization was established in 1964. According to its NTEE Classification (N99) the organization is classified as: Recreation & Sports N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2023, GO Laurel Highlands employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. GO Laurel Highlands 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, GO Laurel Highlands generated $4.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.5% per year over the past 6 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 2015, GO Laurel Highlands has awarded 225 individual grants totaling $4,188,132. 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, TOURISM DEVELOPMENT, AND THE INTEREST OF THE TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY INDUSTRIES LOCATED IN THE LAUREL HIGHLANDS, GENERALLY COMPRISING FAYETTE, SOMERSET, AND WESTMORELAND COUNTIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO ADMINISTER GRANT PROGRAMS SPECIALLY ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT FAYETTE, SOMERSET, AND WESTMORELAND COUNTYS TOURISM ASSETS BY INCREASING VISITATION, ENHANCING THE VISITORS EXPERIENCE AND INCREASING OVERNIGHT STAYS.
TO PROMOTE FAYETTE, SOMERSET, AND WESTMORELAND COUNTIES IN OPPORTUNITIES AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE REGION.
PARTNER WITH VARIOUS ORGANIZATION IN IMPLEMENTING YEAR-ROUND SEASONAL TO ENHANCE AWARENESS OF THE LAUREL HIGHLANDS AS A TRAVEL DESTINATION THROUGH DIRECT SALES, MARKETING, PUBLIC RELATIONS, BRANDING, AND VISITOR SERVICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Elizabeth Ann Nemanic Executive Director | Officer | 37.5 | $102,507 |
Mike Mumua Director | Trustee | 0.4 | $0 |
Matt Hegan Director | Trustee | 0.4 | $0 |
Jeanette Lahm Director | Trustee | 0.4 | $0 |
Stephen Clark Director | Trustee | 0.4 | $0 |
Will Racin Director | Trustee | 0.4 | $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 | $4,589,574 |
| Investment income | $55,122 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$9,157 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,503 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,637,042 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,536,733 |
| 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. | $102,507 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $596,095 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $18,937 |
| Other employee benefits | $82,535 |
| Payroll taxes | $55,374 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,410 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $51,183 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,413,604 |
| Office expenses | $48,703 |
| Information technology | $24,363 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,073 |
| Travel | $15,718 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $84,210 |
| Interest | $3,236 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $22,378 |
| Insurance | $10,459 |
| All other expenses | $271,507 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,415,508 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,852,430 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,485,310 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,020,154 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $13,744 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $97,248 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $829,342 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,681 |
| Total assets | $12,303,909 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $414,444 |
| Grants payable | $369,372 |
| Deferred revenue | $8,613,023 |
| 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 | $5,243 |
| Total liabilities | $9,402,082 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,901,827 |
| 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 | $12,303,909 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Laurel Highlands has awarded $1,483,623 in support to 74 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
THE LAMP THEATRE PURPOSE: MarketingOperatingCapital | $5,000 |
CHRISTMAS IN THE MOUNTAINS PURPOSE: MarketingOperatingCapital | $5,166 |
SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT PITTS PURPOSE: MarketingOperatingCapital | $5,321 |
GREENSBURG CIVIC THEATRE PURPOSE: MarketingOperatingCapital | $5,348 |
FORBES TRAIL CHAPTER OF TROUT UNLIM PURPOSE: MarketingOperatingCapital | $5,865 |
HURST MEDIA WORKS PURPOSE: MarketingOperatingCapital | $6,000 |