Columbia Metropolitan Convention And Visitors Bureau
- Assets
- $7.9m
- Revenue
- $5.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 68
- Location
- Columbia, SC
- Founding
- 07/1988
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 57-0778557
Organization Overview
Columbia Metropolitan Convention And Visitors Bureau, operating under the name Experience Columbia Sc, is located in Columbia, SC. The organization was established in 1988. 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 06/2023, Experience Columbia SC employed 68 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Experience Columbia SC 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 06/2023, Experience Columbia SC generated $5.8m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.5m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.6%) per year over the past 5 years. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENHANCE THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF RICHLAND AND LEXINGTON COUNTIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA BY PROMOTING TOURISM AND CONVENTION ATTRACTIONS, SERVICES AND FACILITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENHANCE THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF RICHLAND AND LEXINGTON COUNTIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA BY PROMOTING TOURISM AND CONVENTION ATTRACTIONS, SERVICES AND FACILITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sam Johnson Board Member | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
David Erbacher Board Member | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Amber Martin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Rich Harrell Board Member | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Andrew Lucas Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Rick Patel Board Member | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Post No Bills Inc Advertising | 6/29/23 | $506,212 |
United Event Services Inc Temp Labor | 6/29/23 | $290,800 |
Simpleview Llc Advertising | 6/29/23 | $256,788 |
Garden & Gun Magazine Llc Advertising | 6/29/23 | $228,337 |
Eppng Advertising | 6/29/23 | $150,219 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,355,301 |
| 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 | $3,355,301 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,355,752 |
| Investment income | $94,229 |
| 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 | $11,715 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,816,998 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $874,655 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $757,954 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $21,828 |
| Other employee benefits | $227,593 |
| Payroll taxes | $66,067 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,831,007 |
| Office expenses | $85,000 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $136,015 |
| Travel | $49,604 |
| 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 | $40,036 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $8,412 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,481,644 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,408,377 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $734,833 |
| 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 | $405,028 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $367,251 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $7,915,489 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $329,566 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,332,828 |
| 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 | $2,647,353 |
| Total liabilities | $4,309,747 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,159,362 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $446,380 |
| 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 | $7,915,489 |