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 12/2022, Visit Aurora Inc employed 21 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 12/2022, Visit Aurora Inc generated $3.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.2m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Visit Aurora Inc has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $158,958. 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
2022
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 |
---|---|---|---|
Rick Crandall Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Delange Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brad Pierce Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Derek Shelly Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joel Boyd Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Coffman Honorary Dir | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,538,892 |
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 | $2,538,892 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $488,522 |
Investment income | $3,224 |
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 | $3,030,638 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $63,508 |
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. | $247,573 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $75,099 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,021,801 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $39,405 |
Other employee benefits | $151,732 |
Payroll taxes | $97,952 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $6,260 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $170,132 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,021,316 |
Office expenses | $25,526 |
Information technology | $71,026 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $222,302 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $711,353 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $43,863 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $10,726 |
Total functional expenses | $4,185,088 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $426,232 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,404,910 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $185,343 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $23,450 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $86,643 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $301,292 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $299,294 |
Other assets | $6,897 |
Total assets | $3,734,061 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $193,181 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $43,640 |
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 | $303,846 |
Total liabilities | $540,667 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,193,394 |
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 | $3,734,061 |
Over the last fiscal year, Visit Aurora Inc has awarded $41,708 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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COLFAX CANVAS LLC PURPOSE: FESTIVAL SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA FOUND PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP | $8,208 |
OUT FRONT FOUNDATION PURPOSE: PRIDE SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
AURORA CHAMBER PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP | $13,500 |