Erie County Visitors & Convention Bureau
- Assets
- $2.0m
- Revenue
- $3.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Sandusky, OH
- Founding
- 08/1986
- Data as of
- 09/2022
- EIN
- 34-1467436
Organization Overview
Erie County Visitors & Convention Bureau is located in Sandusky, OH. The organization was established in 1986. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Erie County Visitors & Convention 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 09/2022, Erie County Visitors & Convention Bureau generated $3.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 09/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2021, Erie County Visitors & Convention Bureau has awarded 27 individual grants totaling $463,913. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF ERIE COUNTY, OHIO THROUGH PROMOTION OF TOURISM AND TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE, THROUGH ADVERTISEMENT AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL MEANS, TRAVEL TO AND VISITATION IN ERIE COUNTY, OHIO BY NONRESIDENTS, FOR PLEASURE, BUSINESS, AND OTHER PURPOSES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TRAVEL AND TOURISM PROMOTION. ENCOURAGES AND STIMULATES INTEREST IN ERIE COUNTY, OHIO THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH LAKE ERIE SHORES AND ISLANDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jude Hammond Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Peiffer Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Shanle President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Sortino Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Larry Fletcher Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Lee Alexakos Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Marcus Thomas Llc Advertising | 9/29/18 | $1,448,863 |
Continental Web Press Printing | 9/29/18 | $213,290 |
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 | $3,625,586 |
| Investment income | $18,834 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$9,541 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,634,879 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $523,598 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $5,174 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,143,569 |
| Office expenses | $49,304 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $70,869 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $100,576 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,893,090 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $521,705 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $40,721 |
| 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 | $172,503 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,221,170 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $8,616 |
| Total assets | $1,964,715 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,796 |
| 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 | $20,796 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,943,919 |
| 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 | $1,964,715 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Erie County Visitors & Convention Bureau has awarded $445,063 in support to 25 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Sandusky, OH PURPOSE: MARKETING | $130,000 |
FIRELANDS ADVENTURE TOURS PURPOSE: START-UP | $22,900 |
LAKE ERIE ADVENTURE COMPANY PURPOSE: INFRASTRUCTURE | $20,500 |
MARKET STREET COLLECTIVE LLC PURPOSE: START-UP | $20,000 |
WHITE DOG BED & BREAKFAST PURPOSE: RESTORATION | $18,600 |
CAPTAIN MONTAGUES PURPOSE: RESTORATION | $16,500 |
Peer Organizations
| 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 |