Ridgecrest Area Convention And Visitors Bureau is located in Ridgecrest, CA. The organization was established in 1993. 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, Ridgecrest Area Convention And Visitors Bureau employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ridgecrest Area 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, Ridgecrest Area Convention And Visitors Bureau generated $504.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $495.5k during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.3% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSE OF THE RIDGECREST AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU IS TO PROMOTE THE CITY OF RIDGECREST AND ITS CONTINUED ECONOMIC GROWTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE PURPOSE OF THE RIDGECREST AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU IS TO PROMOTE THE CITY OF RIDGECREST AND ITS CONTINUED ECONOMIC GROWTH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sarah Bradford Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Jim Nichols Secretary/treas | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Kent Mcgowan Vice Chairman | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Ken Bagga Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Solomon Rajaratnam Alt Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Bill Farris Chairman | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $150 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $82,982 |
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 | $83,132 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $37 |
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 | $504,032 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $62,371 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $5,504 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,600 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,313 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $309,762 |
Office expenses | $3,707 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $31,518 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $6,204 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,436 |
Insurance | $8,459 |
All other expenses | $11,726 |
Total functional expenses | $495,488 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $93,246 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $3,467 |
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 | $11,105 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $213,483 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $321,301 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,589 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $254,175 |
Total liabilities | $257,764 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$13,666 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $77,203 |
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 | $321,301 |
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