Hocking Hills Tourism Association is located in Logan, OH. The organization was established in 1994. 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, Hocking Hills Tourism Association employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hocking Hills Tourism Association 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, Hocking Hills Tourism Association generated $2.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.3% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE HOCKING HILLS TOURISM ASSOCIATION IS TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH OF RESPONSIBLE TOURISM THROUGH MARKETING STRATGIES AND PROGRAMS THAT BALANCE ECONOMIC GROWTH WITH THE NEED TO PRESERVE THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE HOCKING HILLS REGION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROMOTE TOURISM IN HOCKING COUNTY, OHIO BY PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTING 275,000 VISITOR GUIDES, SERVING MORE THAN 50,000 VISITORS AT WELCOME CENTERS, HOSTING MEDIA TOURS, AND DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATION CAMPAIGNS AND TOURISM PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT.
TOURISM PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT OF NEW ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES FOR VISITORS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Karen Raymore Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $106,690 |
Eric Hoffman President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Kevin Claus Vice Preside | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Valerie Fox Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Joyce Gerstner Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
David Brimner Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $52,485 |
Fundraising events | $12,573 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,234 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $68,292 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $6,091 |
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 | $2,369,672 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $141,970 |
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. | $106,690 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $334,990 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,022 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $35,813 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,311 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $599,907 |
Office expenses | $28,117 |
Information technology | $42,247 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $59,399 |
Travel | $5,033 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,437 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,994 |
Insurance | $2,040 |
All other expenses | $2,711 |
Total functional expenses | $1,457,858 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $42,396 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,232,060 |
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 | $166,399 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $590 |
Total assets | $2,441,445 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,168 |
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 | $3,168 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,438,277 |
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 | $2,441,445 |
Over the last fiscal year, Hocking Hills Tourism Association has awarded $137,245 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Logan, OH PURPOSE: MUSEUM DEV AND MARKE | $75,000 |
Logan, OH PURPOSE: MARQUEE AND MARKETIN | $62,245 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Hocking Hills Tourism Association has recieved totaling $35.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Crane Hollow Inc Columbus, OH PURPOSE: INDIAN RUN SPONSORSHIP | $35 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Pidc Financing Corp Philadelphia, PA | $6,556,052 | $18,403,713 |
Visit Indy Inc Indianapolis, IN | $20,981,890 | $14,589,218 |
Purchase Area Development District Inc Mayfield, KY | $0 | $14,269,202 |
The Convention And Visitors Bureau Of Greater Cleveland Inc Cleveland, OH | $25,296,918 | $17,425,666 |
Ridc Regional Growth Fund Pittsburgh, PA | $36,670,171 | $9,947,122 |
Columbus Downtown Development Corporation Columbus, OH | $118,710,723 | $12,117,471 |
Delaware County Economic Development Oversight Board Media, PA | $2,255,958 | $10,697,300 |
Metropolitan Detroit Convention & Vistors Bureau Detroit, MI | $36,765,048 | $14,015,809 |
Alleghenies Planning And Development Commission Altoona, PA | $25,721,818 | $9,986,298 |
Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation Philadelphia, PA | $11,403,385 | $8,019,397 |
Detroit Economic Growth Corp Detroit, MI | $7,209,211 | $10,420,774 |
Lawrence Economic Development Corporation South Point, OH | $62,339,240 | $9,945,474 |