Eau Claire Area Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc, operating under the name Visit Eau Claire, is located in Eau Claire, WI. The organization was established in 0000. 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 12/2022, Visit Eau Claire employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Visit Eau Claire 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 12/2022, Visit Eau Claire generated $3.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.8% 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 2016, Visit Eau Claire has awarded 55 individual grants totaling $2,657,508. 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
VISIT EAU CLAIRE IS A COMMUNITY ASSET DEDICATED TO CREATIVELY MARKETING, EFFECTIVELY MANAGING, ENDLESSLY MOTIVATING AND CONTINUOUSLY BUILDING A DYNAMIC TOURISM ECONOMY OF BUSINESS, SPORTS AND LEISURE TRAVELERS. WE AMPLIFY THE IMAGE OF OUR REGION, PARTNERS AND BUSINESSES BY CONSISTENTLY DEVELOPING THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND FRIENDSHIPS OF ALL THOSE WE WORK FOR.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EFFECTIVELY MARKET THE EAU CLAIRE AREA AS A DESTINATION FOR CONVENTIONS, SPORTING EVENTS, GROUP TOUR AND LEISURE MARKETS. PROMOTE REGIONAL ECONOMIC GROWTH AND ENHANCE AND MAINTAIN THE AREA'S OVERALL IDENTITY AND IMAGE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kathy Wright Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Becky Squires Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Golat Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason Jon Anderson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tia Anderson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kate Beaton Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Google Llc Google Ads | 12/30/22 | $289,190 |
Simpleview Llc Cms & Crm Services | 12/30/22 | $269,018 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,008,759 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,010 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,015,769 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,104,280 |
Investment income | $583 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $30,100 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $9,320 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,160,052 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $665,647 |
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. | $138,257 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,652 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $547,966 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,506 |
Other employee benefits | $59,005 |
Payroll taxes | $50,128 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $495 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,700 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $889,997 |
Office expenses | $21,529 |
Information technology | $84,318 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $67,373 |
Travel | $288 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $15,492 |
Interest | $55,047 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $24,244 |
Insurance | $8,151 |
All other expenses | $26,534 |
Total functional expenses | $2,718,628 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $56 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $26,255 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $651,496 |
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 | $355,266 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $908,664 |
Total assets | $1,941,737 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $151,666 |
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 | $298,400 |
Other liabilities | $912,163 |
Total liabilities | $1,362,229 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $579,508 |
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 | $1,941,737 |
Over the last fiscal year, Eau Claire Area Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc has awarded $618,333 in support to 16 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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COUNTRY JAM USA INC PURPOSE: JEM GRANT | $39,500 |
BLUE OX MUSIC FESTIVAL PURPOSE: JEM AND TOURISM GRANTS | $19,124 |
SCULPTURE TOUR EAU CLAIRE PURPOSE: CULTURAL ARTS GRANT | $50,000 |
CONFLUENCE COUNCIL INC PURPOSE: ALLOCATE AND REMIT OF CITY OF EC FUNDING FOR SPECIFIED TOURISM DEVELOPMENT | $225,000 |
CITY OF ALTOONA PURPOSE: ALLOCATE AND REMIT OF CITY OF ALTOONA FUNDING FOR SPECIFIED TOURISM DEVELOPMENT | $74,078 |
CHIPPEWA VALLEY MUSEUM INC PURPOSE: ALLOCATE AND REMIT OF CITY OF EC FUNDING FOR SPECIFIED COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT ENTITY | $78,593 |