Oshkosh Convention & Vistors Bureau Inc is located in Oshkosh, WI. The organization was established in 1996. 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 12/2023, Oshkosh Convention & Vistors Bureau Inc employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Oshkosh Convention & Vistors 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 12/2023, Oshkosh Convention & Vistors Bureau Inc generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.3% 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 2016, Oshkosh Convention & Vistors Bureau Inc has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $651,200. 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 PROMOTE OSHKOSH AND WINNEBAGO COUNTY A PREMIER DESTINATION FOR CORPORATE, SPORTS, AND LEISURE GROUPS AND INDIVIDUAL VISITORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE BUREAU OPERATES THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: CONVENTION SALES, MOTORCOACH AND CONVENTION SERVICES, LEISURE TRAVEL, PUBLIC RELATIONS, EAA SUPPORT SERVICES AND FRIENDS OF THE BUREAU SUPPORT SERVICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Amy Albright Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $124,631 |
Dave Albrecht Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Steve Davis Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Joe Ferlo Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Ford Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Elizabeth Hartman Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $28,681 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,500 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $30,181 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,569,565 |
Investment income | $24,151 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,891 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,700,833 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $261,722 |
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. | $128,370 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $51,348 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $259,223 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,983 |
Other employee benefits | $24,864 |
Payroll taxes | $30,404 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $29,544 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $6,104 |
Advertising and promotion | $480,255 |
Office expenses | $32,759 |
Information technology | $14,962 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $51,865 |
Travel | $34,812 |
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 | $6,311 |
Insurance | $6,743 |
All other expenses | $42 |
Total functional expenses | $1,497,838 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $517,124 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,083,461 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $175,384 |
Accounts receivable, net | $29,417 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $19,400 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $250 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,712 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $792,322 |
Total assets | $2,626,070 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,038 |
Grants payable | $150,000 |
Deferred revenue | $46,400 |
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 | $202,278 |
Total liabilities | $424,716 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,201,354 |
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 | $2,626,070 |
Over the last fiscal year, Oshkosh Convention & Vistors Bureau Inc has awarded $261,722 in support to 6 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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PAINE ART CENTER & GARDENS PURPOSE: PARKINGLOT CONSTRUCT | $25,000 |
DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID DISTRICT PURPOSE: TOURISM DEVELOPMENT | $15,000 |
CITY OF OSHKOSH PURPOSE: KAYAK RENTAL STATION | $8,000 |
UW-OSHKOSH FOUNDATION PURPOSE: OUTDOOR TRACK | $100,000 |
CITY OF OSHKOSH-POLICE DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: EVENT BARRICADES | $100,000 |
SNITZ CLUB PURPOSE: GROOMER FOR BASEBALL | $13,722 |