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 12/2022, Augusta Metropolitan Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc employed 23 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 12/2022, Augusta Metropolitan Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc generated $4.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 12/2022. 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 135 individual grants totaling $6,837,000. 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
2022
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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Brandon Haddock Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
James Heffner Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Randall Blumberg Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Donald King Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Phil Wahl Immediate Past Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Bird Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $430,437 |
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 | $430,437 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,715,808 |
Investment income | $6,302 |
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 | $4,173,044 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $753,481 |
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. | $197,157 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $689,868 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $39,894 |
Other employee benefits | $85,382 |
Payroll taxes | $65,696 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $6,618 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,550 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,232 |
Advertising and promotion | $774,431 |
Office expenses | $47,555 |
Information technology | $27,396 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $60,781 |
Travel | $48,908 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,530 |
Interest | $75,585 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $133,678 |
Insurance | $17,867 |
All other expenses | $10,297 |
Total functional expenses | $3,354,802 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,689,836 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $655,206 |
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 | $3,280,228 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $5,625,270 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $49,261 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $96,760 |
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 | $1,643,387 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,789,408 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,471,491 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,364,371 |
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 | $5,625,270 |
Over the last fiscal year, Augusta Metropolitan Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc has awarded $747,904 in support to 11 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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AUGUSTA CANAL AUTHORITY PURPOSE: TOURISM | $29,743 |
AUGUSTA MUSEUM OF HISTORY PURPOSE: TOURISM | $27,243 |
GREATER AUGUSTA ARTS COUNCIL PURPOSE: TOURISM | $64,743 |
AUGUSTA WESTOBOU FESTIVAL PURPOSE: TOURISM | $18,000 |
LUCY CRAFT LANEY MUSUEM OF BLACK HISTORY PURPOSE: TOURISM | $27,243 |
MORRIS MUSUEM OF ART PURPOSE: TOURISM | $47,743 |