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. 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 12/2023, Cartersville-Bartow County Tourism Council generated $4.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 15.1% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATIONS 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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Karl Lutjens Chairman | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Tommy Strickland Vice Chairman | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Jennifer Wiggins Matthews Secretary | Officer | 10 | $0 |
David Friederich Treasurer | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Jane Drew Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Jeff Watkins 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 | $2,705,709 |
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 | $2,705,709 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,345,743 |
Investment income | $30,479 |
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 | $4,081,931 |
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 | $811,150 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $152,576 |
Payroll taxes | $92,280 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $40,622 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,409,689 |
Office expenses | $5,375 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $533,092 |
Travel | $54,156 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $25,877 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $147,491 |
Insurance | $52,792 |
All other expenses | $276,364 |
Total functional expenses | $3,785,616 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,708,160 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $700,000 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $490,462 |
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 | $17,180 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,748,921 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,664,723 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $157,392 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $104,355 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $261,747 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,044,395 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,358,581 |
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 | $4,664,723 |