Tioga County Tourists Promotion Agency, operating under the name Visit Potter-Tioga, is located in Wellsboro, PA. The organization was established in 1996. 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 06/2023, Visit Potter-Tioga employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Visit Potter-Tioga 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, Visit Potter-Tioga generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 15.3% 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 2020, Visit Potter-Tioga has awarded 19 individual grants totaling $139,528. 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 ACTIVELY PROMOTE TIOGA COUNTY AND POTTER COUNTY AS DESIRABLE DESTINATIONS FOR TRAVELERS AND VISITORS AND ASSIST IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VISIT POTTER-TIOGA AIMED TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND OVERNIGHT STAYS IN THE AREA AS WELL AS OPTIMIZE THE WEBSITE FOR ORGANIC SEARCHES AND INCREASED POSITIVE SEO. RESULTS WERE SEEN ALMOST IMMEDIATELY DUE TO A STRATEGIC APPROACH FOR TRAVEL AND TOURISM THROUGH BOTH TRADITIONAL AND DIGITAL PLATFORMS. EXTENSIVE MULTIMEDIA CAMPAIGNS INCREASED TOURISM TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND PREMIER ATTRACTIONS SUCH AS THE PA GRAND CANYON, PINE CREEK RAIL TRAIL AND INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY PARK.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Rhonda Shutter Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ellen Russell Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tyler Grim Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ken Vansant Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Glenn Batson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Josh Kreider Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $1,056,667 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,056,667 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $83,284 |
Investment income | $1,509 |
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 | -$631 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,140,829 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $119,713 |
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. | $90,237 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,047 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $69,167 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,844 |
Other employee benefits | $16,589 |
Payroll taxes | $14,632 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $39,133 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $616,934 |
Office expenses | $32,109 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,271 |
Travel | $6,119 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $4,877 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,331 |
Insurance | $4,999 |
All other expenses | $25,756 |
Total functional expenses | $1,201,817 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $115,240 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $511,187 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $115,356 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $8,164 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $174,338 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,224 |
Total assets | $928,509 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $17,813 |
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 | $72,164 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $3,423 |
Total liabilities | $93,400 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $771,038 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $64,071 |
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 | $928,509 |
Over the last fiscal year, Tioga County Tourists Promotion Agency has awarded $66,744 in support to 9 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ENDLESS MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL PURPOSE: MARKETING AND PROMOTION FOR CONCERT | $12,000 |
PA LUMBER MUSEUM PURPOSE: MARKETING AND PROMOTION OF YEARLY EVENTS | $7,034 |
MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: MARKETING AND PROMOTION OF SPORTS PROGRAMS | $8,000 |
DEANE CENTER PURPOSE: PROMOTE FESTIVAL TO VENDORS | $7,500 |
POTTER TIOGA MAPLE PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: MARKETING AND PROMOTION OF MAPLE FESTIVAL | $6,759 |
ELLIOT NESS FEST PURPOSE: PROMOTE FESTIVAL TO VISITORS | $5,900 |