Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc is located in Appleton, WI. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (S01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc 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, Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc generated $3.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.5% 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 2015, Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc has awarded 42 individual grants totaling $4,497,056. 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 PROMOTE THE FOX CITIES AS A CONVENTION LOCATION AND TOURIST AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROMOTE THE FOX CITIES AS A CONVENTION LOCATION AND TOURIST AREA. PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROMOTION OF THE FOX CITIES AND GRANTS ISSUED TO AREA BUSINESSES TO HELP MAKE THE FOX CITIES MORE ATTRACTIVE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Pam Seidl Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $107,590 |
Amanda Hedtke Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Chris Haese Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ryan Batley Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jim March Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Abe Weber Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $718,338 |
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 | $718,338 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,190,239 |
Investment income | $57,398 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$6,716 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,963,211 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $321,486 |
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. | $125,696 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $387,791 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $22,726 |
Other employee benefits | $37,475 |
Payroll taxes | $38,706 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,810 |
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 | $22,668 |
Advertising and promotion | $314,853 |
Office expenses | $24,952 |
Information technology | $6,775 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $45,472 |
Travel | $3,708 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,218 |
Interest | $29,261 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $95,745 |
Insurance | $7,073 |
All other expenses | $45,707 |
Total functional expenses | $1,895,290 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $100 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,369,935 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $542,132 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $450,000 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $81,324 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $369,314 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,299,491 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,463,937 |
Total assets | $6,576,233 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $110,010 |
Grants payable | $21,000 |
Deferred revenue | $65,444 |
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 | $1,349,316 |
Total liabilities | $1,545,770 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,030,463 |
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 | $6,576,233 |
Over the last fiscal year, Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc has awarded $321,486 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Appleton, WI PURPOSE: DEBT FORGIVENESS | $250,000 |
Menasha, WI PURPOSE: FIELD LIGHTING | $50,486 |
Appleton, WI PURPOSE: EXHIBITS | $21,000 |
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Ann Arbor Spark Ann Arbor, MI | $15,665,812 | $11,784,140 |
Benedictine Living Community Owatonna Minneapolis, MN | $16,154,920 | $11,439,984 |
German-American Chamber Of Commerce Of The Midwest Chicago, IL | $9,537,423 | $9,672,106 |
Greater Milwaukee Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc Milwaukee, WI | $13,303,680 | $5,924,757 |
The Chicago Association Of Realtors Inc Chicago, IL | $11,107,922 | $7,821,690 |
Illinois Small Business Growth Corporation Springfield, IL | $2,478,514 | $7,890,542 |
Mainstreet Organization Of Realtors Downers Grove, IL | $23,598,352 | $9,176,226 |
Small Business Assoc Of Mich Lansing, MI | $1,798,183 | $7,497,354 |
Rochester Mn Convention & Visitors Bureau Rochester, MN | $3,813,150 | $6,781,864 |
Builders Association Of The Twin Cities Roseville, MN | $16,664,252 | $7,996,813 |
International Society Of Transport Aircraft Traders Chicago, IL | $15,949,487 | $6,305,891 |
St Paul Area Board Of Realtors Inc Multiple Listing Service St Paul, MN | $14,704,848 | $6,091,315 |