Erie Area Convention And Visitors Bureau is located in Erie, PA. The organization was established in 1979. 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, Erie Area Convention And Visitors Bureau employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Erie Area Convention And Visitors Bureau 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 12/2021, Erie Area Convention And Visitors Bureau generated $2.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MARKETING ERIE COUNTY TOURISM TO TRAVELERS, MEETING & CONVENTION PLANNERS, TOURISTS, MOTOR COACH OPERATORS AND GROUPS. VISITERIE IS THE LEADER FOR MARKETING ERIE'S TOURISM INDUSTRY AND PROMOTING ITS ECONOMIC GROWTH
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MARKETING ERIE COUNTY TOURISM TO TRAVELERS, MEETING & CONVENTION PLANNERS, TOURISTS, MOTOR COACH OPERATORS AND GROUPS. VISITERIE IS THE LEADER FOR MARKETING ERIE'S TOURISM INDUSTRY AND PROMOTING ITS ECONOMIC GROWTH
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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John Oliver President & CEO | Trustee | 45 | $122,302 |
Terry Cascioli Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Elliot Ehrenreich Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Carla Higgins Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gus Pine Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Karen Thomas Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $75,209 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,652,223 |
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 | $2,727,432 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,450 |
Investment income | $105 |
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 | $2,729,602 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $611,479 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $81,646 |
Payroll taxes | $49,540 |
Fees for services: Management | $26,400 |
Fees for services: Legal | $290 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,862 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $16,226 |
Advertising and promotion | $704,096 |
Office expenses | $7,246 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $90,307 |
Travel | $11,695 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $641 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,077 |
Insurance | $5,212 |
All other expenses | $3,148 |
Total functional expenses | $1,681,353 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,409,585 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $441,482 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $141,337 |
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 | $6,972 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $33,986 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,033,362 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $30,387 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $15,185 |
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 | $51,854 |
Total liabilities | $97,426 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,935,936 |
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 | $2,033,362 |
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