Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1967. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Houston Convention & 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 12/2021, Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau generated $2.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 12/2021. 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 MISSION OF THE GREATER HOUSTON CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU IS TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMY OF GREATER HOUSTON BY ASSISTING WITH ATTRACTING CONVENTIONS, TOURISTS, AND FILM PROJECTS TO THE AREA THROUGH MARKETING EFFORTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMICPALOOZA EVENT
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ms Kim Davis Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ms Stephanie Haynes Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mr Donald J Henderson Chair Emeritus | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mr Reginald Martin Jr Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mr Nick Massad III Chair-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mr Tom Segesta Immediate Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Houston First Corporation Event Services | 12/30/18 | $2,466,598 |
Startling Events Event Consultan | 12/30/18 | $178,664 |
Winstead Pc Legal Svcs | 12/30/18 | $162,590 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $485,883 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
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 | $485,883 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,077,816 |
Investment income | $148 |
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 | $2,589,756 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $112,673 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $17,407 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $872 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,886,882 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $31,447 |
Insurance | $31,587 |
All other expenses | $9,392 |
Total functional expenses | $2,403,977 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,838,619 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $25,176 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,011,540 |
Total assets | $7,875,335 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $94,843 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $167,665 |
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 | $3,951 |
Total liabilities | $266,459 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,608,876 |
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 | $7,875,335 |
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Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Of Commerce Oklahoma City, OK | $12,639,674 | $12,068,118 |
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Texas Municipal League Austin, TX | $8,928,481 | $7,134,656 |
Greater Austin Chamber Of Commerce Austin, TX | $7,488,664 | $6,719,729 |
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Abilene Chamber Of Commerce Abilene, TX | $4,194,863 | $4,866,648 |
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