Fort Worth Convention And Visitors Bureau is located in Fort Worth, TX. The organization was established in 1987. 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 09/2023, Fort Worth Convention And Visitors Bureau employed 73 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fort Worth 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 09/2023, Fort Worth Convention And Visitors Bureau generated $18.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $16.9m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.6% per year over the past 8 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
TO GENERATE ECONOMIC ACTIVITY FOR FORT WORTH, TEXAS THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF CONVENTION AND VISITOR BUSINESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONVENTION MARKETING, TOURISM MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS, AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Brian Newby Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Alanis Vice Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Crawford Edwards Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Nurdin Immediate Past Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Carlos Flores Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Drew Hayden Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Seftel Productions Inc Total Commercial Production | 9/29/23 | $743,425 |
Uhs Premium Billing Total Medical Premiums | 9/29/23 | $579,977 |
Pbr Img Sports & Entertainment | 9/29/23 | $1,250,000 |
Nto Commercial Total Construction | 9/29/23 | $390,650 |
Espn Inc Total Advertising | 9/29/23 | $338,230 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $17,661,228 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $183,915 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $17,845,143 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $114,422 |
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 | $17,961,206 |
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 | $5,015,816 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $357,396 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $362,285 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $28,096 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $23,626 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,893,881 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $126,723 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $330,206 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $520,896 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $450,916 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $247,054 |
Insurance | $675,193 |
All other expenses | $388,977 |
Total functional expenses | $16,949,536 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $19,167 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,714,511 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,050,531 |
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 | $329,671 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,610,431 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $9,724,311 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,308,655 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $500,000 |
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 | $1,808,655 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,715,350 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $200,306 |
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 | $9,724,311 |