Greater Grand Forks Convention & Visitors Bureau is located in Grand Forks, ND. The organization was established in 1983. 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, Greater Grand Forks Convention & Visitors Bureau employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Grand Forks 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 12/2022, Greater Grand Forks Convention & Visitors Bureau generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.6% 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, Greater Grand Forks Convention & Visitors Bureau has awarded 98 individual grants totaling $989,589. 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 TOURISM AND SOLICIT CONVENTIONS, TOURNAMENTS AND TRADE SHOWS TO THE GREATER GRAND FORKS AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROMOTION OF THE CITIES OF GRAND FORKS AND EAST GRAND FORKS THROUGH NEWSPAPER, TELEVISION, RADIO, BILLBOARD ADVERTISING, THE INTERNET, AND BIDDING ON CONVENTIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Monica Musich Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Fred Wittmann Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Monica Evavold President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Shawn Clapp Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jody Hodgson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Pat Mclean Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,277,126 |
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 | $1,277,126 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $42,730 |
Investment income | $445 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$706 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $5 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,332,447 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $160,634 |
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. | $129,083 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $240,944 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $46,527 |
Payroll taxes | $26,748 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,326 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $11,700 |
Advertising and promotion | $390,092 |
Office expenses | $66,058 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $14,205 |
Travel | $9,731 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,943 |
Interest | $6,152 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $18,557 |
Insurance | $8,488 |
All other expenses | $5,000 |
Total functional expenses | $1,292,637 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $222,817 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $47,654 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $469,991 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $2,716 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $11,218 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $130,735 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $11,878 |
Total assets | $897,009 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $49,051 |
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 | $217,291 |
Other liabilities | $12,278 |
Total liabilities | $278,620 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $353,192 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $265,197 |
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 | $897,009 |
Over the last fiscal year, Greater Grand Forks Convention & Visitors Bureau has awarded $117,600 in support to 11 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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RED RIVER BMX PURPOSE: EVENT FUNDING | $10,000 |
HB PRESENTS LLC PURPOSE: EVENT FUNDING | $12,000 |
GREATER GRAND FORKS SERTOMA CLUB PURPOSE: EVENT FUNDING | $12,000 |
GRAND FORKS YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: EVENT FUNDING | $23,000 |
NORTH DAKOTA LEAGUE OF CITIES PURPOSE: EVENT FUNDING | $6,000 |
THIRD STREET EVENTS PURPOSE: EVENT FUNDING | $12,000 |