Superior-Douglas County Visitor Bureau Inc, operating under the name Travel Superior, is located in Superior, WI. According to its NTEE Classification (W20) the organization is classified as: Government & Public Administration, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Travel Superior 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, Travel Superior generated $321.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $733.1k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO MARKET SUPERIOR-DOUGLAS COUNTY AS A PREMIER TRAVEL DESTINATION OUTSIDE THE REGION THROUGH TOURISM PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR MISSION IS TO MARKET SUPERIOR-DOUGLAS COUNTY AS A PREMIER TRAVEL DESTINATION OUTSIDE THE REGION THROUGH TOURISM PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Anne Porter Chair - Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Cushman Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Conley Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Blair Mahan Past Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Taylor Pedersen Presidentceo | Officer | 29 | $0 |
Mike Raivala Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $320,710 |
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 | $320,710 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $426 |
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 | $321,136 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $48,900 |
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. | $58,717 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,872 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $56,269 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,657 |
Other employee benefits | $4,902 |
Payroll taxes | $8,673 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,718 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,106 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $483,063 |
Office expenses | $10,071 |
Information technology | $3,492 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $10,433 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,453 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,037 |
All other expenses | $3,695 |
Total functional expenses | $733,050 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | -$3,994 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $91,884 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total assets | $87,890 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $2,076 |
Total liabilities | $2,076 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $85,814 |
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 | $87,890 |
Over the last fiscal year, Superior-Douglas County Visitor Bureau Inc has awarded $48,901 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Superior, WI PURPOSE: REMIT HOTELMOTEL TAX PER AGREEMENT | $34,908 |
SUPERIOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT FUND PURPOSE: REMIT HOTELMOTEL TAX PER AGREEMENT | $13,993 |
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