Augusta Metropolitan Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc is located in Augusta, GA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (S01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Augusta Metropolitan Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Augusta Metropolitan Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc 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, Augusta Metropolitan Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc generated $3.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Augusta Metropolitan Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc has awarded 110 individual grants totaling $5,287,467. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE AUGUSTA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPS AND PROMOTES OUR COMMUNITY, INSPIRING PEOPLE TO HAVE UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SERVICES TO AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF CONVENTIONS, TOURISM, AND SPECIAL EVENTS IN THE AUGUSTA, GA AREA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Bennish Brown CEO | 40 | $178,220 | |
Brandon Haddock Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Randall Blumberg Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
James Heffner Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sue Parr Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Phil Wahl Immediate Past Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $273,215 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $77,895 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $351,110 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,920,063 |
Investment income | $2,006 |
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 | $3,296,940 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $618,129 |
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. | $178,220 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $587,427 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $70,400 |
Other employee benefits | $58,328 |
Payroll taxes | $56,403 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $6,950 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,750 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,677 |
Advertising and promotion | $574,725 |
Office expenses | $41,757 |
Information technology | $27,739 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $53,338 |
Travel | $22,912 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,548 |
Interest | $82,748 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $140,574 |
Insurance | $16,771 |
All other expenses | $4,731 |
Total functional expenses | $2,665,342 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,333,117 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $861,438 |
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 | $3,401,258 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $5,833 |
Total assets | $5,601,646 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $49,329 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $114,260 |
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 | $2,420,437 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $2,584,026 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,970,887 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,046,733 |
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 | $5,601,646 |
Over the last fiscal year, Augusta Metropolitan Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc has awarded $585,189 in support to 8 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Augusta, GA PURPOSE: TOURISM | $315,396 |
Augusta, GA PURPOSE: TOURISM | $68,173 |
Augusta, GA PURPOSE: TOURISM | $58,873 |
Augusta, GA PURPOSE: TOURISM | $35,540 |
Augusta, GA PURPOSE: TOURISM | $35,540 |
Augusta, GA PURPOSE: TOURISM | $35,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Augusta Metropolitan Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc has recieved totaling $29,411.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Taxslayer Foundation Llc Augusta, GA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY DONATION | $20,000 |
The Community Foundation For The Csra Augusta, GA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $9,411 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Miami Association Of Realtors Inc Miami, FL | $56,284,695 | $21,744,917 |
Metropolitan Atlanta Chamber Of Commerce Inc Atlanta, GA | $19,028,351 | $14,011,506 |
Savannah Area Chamber Of Commerce Savannah, GA | $13,537,143 | $16,865,609 |
Orlando Regional Realtor Association Inc Orlando, FL | $41,443,880 | $9,652,407 |
Jacksonville Regional Chamber Of Commerce Inc Jacksonville, FL | $9,462,619 | $9,572,618 |
Charlotte Regional Realtor Association Inc Charlotte, NC | $53,438,404 | $12,494,849 |
Hilton Head Island Bluffton Chamber Of Commerce Hilton Head Island, SC | $3,721,536 | $8,774,772 |
North Carolina Association Of Realtors Inc Greensboro, NC | $31,160,587 | $11,391,480 |
The North Carolina Community Action Association Raleigh, NC | $4,811,006 | $8,169,285 |
Orlando Economic Partnership Inc Orlando, FL | $7,838,258 | $8,634,020 |
Florida Chamber Of Commerce Tallahassee, FL | $11,287,883 | $6,720,102 |
Visitgreenville Sc Greenville, SC | $7,299,998 | $9,046,809 |