Visit Aurora Inc is located in Aurora, CO. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Visit Aurora Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Visit Aurora 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 12/2021, Visit Aurora Inc generated $4.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 28.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 23.5% per year over the past 7 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
VISIT AURORA INC'S MISSION IS TO SERVE AS OFFICIAL DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATION TO THE CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROMOTION OF THE CITY OF AURORA
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Steven B Dalton CEO | Officer | 40 | $215,681 |
Justin Clark VP Sales & S | 40 | $103,263 | |
Rick Crandall Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Delange Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brad Pierce Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kirby Kiner Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $4,270,813 |
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 | $4,270,813 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $67,160 |
Investment income | $2,474 |
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 | $4,340,447 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $56,755 |
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. | $229,599 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $73,472 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $656,812 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $11,078 |
Other employee benefits | $105,352 |
Payroll taxes | $65,809 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $969 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $1,597 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $85,594 |
Advertising and promotion | $908,220 |
Office expenses | $7,759 |
Information technology | $99,537 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $144,915 |
Travel | $1,040 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $341,949 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $39,959 |
Insurance | $10,385 |
All other expenses | $21,024 |
Total functional expenses | $3,029,034 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $408,870 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,456,856 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $172,185 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $15,738 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $131,164 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $291,826 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $17,833 |
Total assets | $4,494,472 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $96,025 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $50,603 |
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 | $146,628 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,347,844 |
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 | $4,494,472 |
Over the last fiscal year, Visit Aurora Inc has awarded $30,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
HAVANA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT PURPOSE: RECOVERY RELIEF | $20,000 |
COLFAX CANVAS LLC PURPOSE: FESTIVAL SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
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