Cartersville-Bartow County Tourism Council is located in Cartersville, GA. The organization was established in 1991. 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 12/2021, Cartersville-Bartow County Tourism Council employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cartersville-Bartow County Tourism Council 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 12/2021, Cartersville-Bartow County Tourism Council generated $3.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.4% per year over the past 7 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
THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS THE PROMOTION OF TOURISM FOR BARTOW COUNTY, CARTERSVILLE, ADAIRSVILLE, AND OTHER COMMUNITIES WITHIN BARTOW COUNTY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROMOTION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY ASSETS TO VISITORS WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF CREATING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE LOCAL ECONOMY.
OPERATION OF THE CLARENCE BROWN CONFERENCE CENTER, ENCOURAGING GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO HOLD MEETINGS, CONVENTIONS, EVENTS AND TRADE SHOWS; TO ASSIST SUCH GROUPS WITH MEETING/EVENT PREPARATIONS AND WHILE THEIR EVENT/MEETING IS IN PROGRESS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ellen Archer Executive Director | 50 | $83,584 | |
Karl Lutjens Chairman | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Tommy Strickland Vice Chairman | Officer | 10 | $0 |
David Friederich Board Member | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Jennifer Mathews Secretary | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Jane Drew Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,291,966 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $100,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,391,966 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $720,943 |
Investment income | $1,188 |
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 | $3,114,097 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $576,747 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $125,323 |
Payroll taxes | $45,293 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $26,198 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $600,040 |
Office expenses | $1,992 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $331,436 |
Travel | $654 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,966 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $91,346 |
Insurance | $39,531 |
All other expenses | $192,814 |
Total functional expenses | $2,127,791 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,085,092 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $352,477 |
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 | $13,709 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,379,748 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,831,026 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $102,298 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $90,968 |
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 | $11,676 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $204,942 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,301,197 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,324,887 |
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 | $3,831,026 |
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