Alexandria Convention And Visitors Association Inc, operating under the name Visit Alexandria, is located in Alexandria, VA. 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 06/2021, Visit Alexandria employed 39 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Visit Alexandria 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 06/2021, Visit Alexandria generated $3.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.6% per year over the past 6 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GENERATE TOURISM AND MEETINGS AND SERVE THE PUBLIC WITH INFORMATION ABOUT ALEXANDRIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES: PROVIDES MARKETING ASSISTANCE, RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES TO MEMBERS.
VISITOR CENTER: THE VISITOR CENTER PROVIDES INFORMATION TO VISITORS ABOUT ATTRACTIONS, HOTELS, SHOPS, AND RESTAURANTS IN ALEXANDRIA. PUBLIC RESTROOMS ARE AVAILABLE.
MARKETING AND SALES: PROMOTES VISITING ALEXANDRIA TO LEISURE VISITORS THROUGH THE USE OF PAID AND EARNED MEDIA, SOCIAL MEDIA AND INTERNET. SALES STAFF GENERATE AND RESPOND TO LEADS FOR MEETINGS, CONVENTIONS AND GROUPS BY HOSTING EVENTS, MAKING SALES CALLS, ATTENDING TRADE SHOWS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Patricia Washington President & Ceo/secretary | Officer | 40 | $196,005 |
Tom Kaiden Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $162,673 |
Denise Jackson Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kate Ellis Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lori Swain Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Emily Baker Board Governor | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Simpleview Digital Advertising, Database, Website | 6/29/21 | $351,669 |
Harmelin Media Advertising Media Buying | 6/29/21 | $822,612 |
Alexandria Development Partnership Rent | 6/29/21 | $133,964 |
Route 29 Creative Llc Ad Creative/design | 6/29/21 | $105,746 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $3,656,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $34,980 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,690,980 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $136,717 |
Investment income | $3,981 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $45,843 |
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 | $6,577 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,884,098 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $416,911 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,118 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,137,810 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $91,090 |
Other employee benefits | $51,225 |
Payroll taxes | $109,947 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $27,457 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $425 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,742,050 |
Office expenses | $19,769 |
Information technology | $23,063 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $182,764 |
Travel | $2,456 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,237 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,153 |
Insurance | $9,152 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,842,069 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $68,669 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $656,488 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,175 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $11,233 |
Total assets | $744,565 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,350 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $15,326 |
Total liabilities | $16,676 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $727,889 |
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 | $744,565 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Memphis Convention And Visitors Bureau Memphis, TN | $38,589,779 | $17,172,027 |
Purchase Area Development District Inc Mayfield, KY | $0 | $14,269,202 |
Tennessee Technology Development Corporation Nashville, TN | $18,062,853 | $12,109,273 |
Riverfront Development Corporation Memphis, TN | $39,591,502 | $20,233,137 |
Chattanooga Area Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc Chattanooga, TN | $6,892,228 | $12,124,566 |
East Baltimore Development Inc Baltimore, MD | $12,751,192 | $30,262,944 |
Nash-Edgecombe Economic Development Inc Rocky Mount, NC | $2,214,551 | $9,450,498 |
Alexandria Economic Development Partnership Inc Alexandria, VA | $1,919,174 | $9,268,061 |
Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation Rockville, MD | $2,827,028 | $7,933,113 |
The Center For Kentucky Rural Economic Development Inc Somerset, KY | $52,726,644 | $7,680,890 |
Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation London, KY | $130,461,604 | $9,285,837 |
National Skills Coalition Washington, DC | $13,426,049 | $8,828,304 |