Fort Dodge Convention & Visitors Bureau

Organization Overview

Fort Dodge Convention & Visitors Bureau is located in Fort Dodge, IA. The organization was established in 1997. 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 06/2024, Fort Dodge Convention & Visitors Bureau employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fort Dodge Convention & Visitors 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 06/2024, Fort Dodge Convention & Visitors Bureau generated $403.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $405.7k during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 9.7% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2024

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

VISIT FORT DODGE STRENGTHENS THE COMMUNITY'S ECONOMY BY ADVANCING THE LOCAL TOURISM INDUSTRY AND QUALITY OF LIFE BY PROMOTING AREA ASSETS AND TOURISM-RELATED DEVELOPMENT.ALL THE CVB'S INCOME COMES FROM A LOCAL HOTEL/MOTEL TAX THROUGH A PUBLIC REFERNDUM. THE CITY OF FORT DODGE HOLDS THE HOTEL/MOTEL TAX REVENUES UNTIL NEEDED BY THE FORT DODGE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

WE INVESTED 305,264 IN VARIOUS PROGRAMS INCLUDING MARKETING, TRADE SHOW CAMPAIGNS, ADVERTISING, SPECIAL EVENTS, PROMOTIONAL ITEMS, WEBSITE, TOURISM DEVELOPMENT, AND OTHER PROMOTIONS. IN RETURN, VISITORS TRAVELING TO FORT DODGE GENERATED 10,000,000 IN RETAIL, HOTEL/MOTELS, AND HOSPITALITY REVENUE,GENERATED STATE AND LOCAL TAX RECEIPTS, SUPPORTED JOBS/WAGES, AND IMPROVED THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS. ACTIVITIES OR ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTED INCLUDED ISI WRESTLING TEAM CAMP, SYMPOSIUM DANCE, WEBSTER COUNTY CONSERVATION, FORT DODGE SENIOR HIGH GIRLS SOFTBALL, SHELLABRATION, IOWA GIRLS ATHLETIC UNION, CITY OF FORT DODGE, ROGERS SPORTS COMPLEX, FD AMATEUR SPORTS,GREATER FORT DODGE GROWTH ALLIANCE, FORT DODGE FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION,WEBSTER COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS, FRIENDS OF WEBSTER COUNTY CONSERVATION, IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE, FORT DODGE BASEBALL ASSOCIATION, IOWA EDUCATIONSL SERVICES FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED, AND IOWA TRAVEL INDUSTRY PARTNERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kerrie Kuiper
Director/sta
$77,730
Sadie Anderson
Member
$0
Matt Bemrich
Member
$0
Lori Branderhorst
Member
$0
Melissa Carlson
Member
$0
Niki Conrad
Member
$0

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$383,041
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$383,041
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $19,992
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 $403,033

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