Sarasota Convention And Visitors Bureau is located in Sarasota, FL. The organization was established in 1983. 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 09/2021, Sarasota Convention And Visitors Bureau employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sarasota Convention And Visitors Bureau 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 09/2021, Sarasota Convention And Visitors Bureau generated $4.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.6m during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.1%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Sarasota Convention And Visitors Bureau has awarded 190 individual grants totaling $3,752,769. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE MAKE SARASOTA COUNTY A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE AND VISIT BY PROMOTING OUR COMMUNITY ON THE WORLD STAGE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IMPLEMENTATION AND PRODUCTION OF THE MARKETING FOR TOURISTS OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Virginia Haley President | Officer | 50 | $151,319 |
Erin Duggan Vice President | Officer | 40 | $101,822 |
Lorrie Liang Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nick Mavrikas Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christine Johnson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gil Reyes Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Miles Media Website Design & Hosting Services | 9/29/21 | $1,684,977 |
Downs & St Germain Research Market Research | 9/29/21 | $146,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $384,235 |
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 | $384,235 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $4,255,695 |
Investment income | $770 |
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 | $4,640,700 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $529,286 |
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. | $205,501 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $771,326 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $117,746 |
Payroll taxes | $70,189 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $867 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,707 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,567,426 |
Office expenses | $7,324 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $166,815 |
Travel | $7,722 |
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 | $23,289 |
Insurance | $6,411 |
All other expenses | $61 |
Total functional expenses | $4,586,127 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $370,834 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $319,340 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $433,638 |
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 | $77,964 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $37,762 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $11,436 |
Total assets | $1,250,974 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $122,759 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $126,736 |
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 | $41,971 |
Total liabilities | $291,466 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $959,508 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $1,250,974 |
Over the last fiscal year, Sarasota Convention And Visitors Bureau has awarded $529,286 in support to 12 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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THE CONCESSION GOLD CLUB LLC PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP | $200,000 |
POWERBOAT P1 USA LLC PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP | $100,000 |
Sarasota, FL PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP | $57,500 |
FOX LEA FARM INC PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP | $47,027 |
FRIENDS OF SARASOTA COUNTY VISITOR SERVICES INC PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP | $25,000 |
AMERICAN BICYCLE ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP | $20,415 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Sarasota Convention And Visitors Bureau has recieved totaling $15,827.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Florida Sports Foundation Incorporated Orlando, FL PURPOSE: PROMOTION OF SPORTS IN FLORIDA | $15,827 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
South Alabama Regional Planning Commission Mobile, AL | $10,162,715 | $18,722,811 |
Discover Palm Beach County Inc West Palm Beach, FL | $6,257,115 | $17,672,568 |
Step Up Suncoast Inc Sarasota, FL | $3,209,226 | $16,919,808 |
Atlanta Convention & Vistors Bureau Inc Atlanta, GA | $20,280,984 | $17,066,911 |
Access To Capital For Entrepreneurs Inc Cleveland, GA | $88,796,114 | $11,013,240 |
The Miami-Dade Beacon Council Inc Miami, FL | $5,791,643 | $5,287,764 |
Sarasota Convention And Visitors Bureau Sarasota, FL | $1,250,974 | $4,640,700 |
Grove Park Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | $25,190,874 | $3,791,912 |
Woodlawn Foundation Inc Birmingham, AL | $23,281,492 | $7,022,697 |
East Tampa Business And Civic Association Inc Tampa, FL | $6,775,919 | $3,764,186 |
Mobile Convention & Visitors Corporation Mobile, AL | $2,719,162 | $3,833,596 |
Rowen Foundation Inc Lawrenceville, GA | $75,583,362 | $5,573 |