Columbia County Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc is located in Evans, GA. The organization was established in 2006. 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 06/2022, Columbia County Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Columbia County Convention & Visitors Bureau 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 06/2022, Columbia County Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc generated $717.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $427.5k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.9% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE COLUMBIA COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU IS TO PROMOTE COLUMBIA COUNTY AS A DISTINCTIVE RECREATIONAL, PROFESSIONAL AND CULTURAL DESTINATION IN ORDER TO SUPPORT AND STIMULATE THE LOCAL ECONOMY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE MISSION OF THE COLUMBIA COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITOR BUREAU IS TO PROMOTE COLUMBIA COUNTY AS A DISTINCTIVE RECREATIONAL, PROFESSIONAL AND CULTURAL DESTINATION IN ORDER TO SUPPORT AND STIMULATE THE LOCAL ECONOMY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Phyllis Salazar Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Angie Byrd Treasurer/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ben Dukes Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Shelly Blackburn Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Cameron Wiebe Board Of Directors | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Janet Smith Board Of Directors | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $28,431 |
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 | $28,431 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $687,320 |
Investment income | $1,624 |
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 | $717,375 |
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. | $76,887 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $64,918 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $11,767 |
Other employee benefits | $51,047 |
Payroll taxes | $11,153 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $19,400 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,075 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $81,386 |
Office expenses | $2,861 |
Information technology | $2,215 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $7,175 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $9,101 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,282 |
Insurance | $2,339 |
All other expenses | $1,893 |
Total functional expenses | $427,527 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $157,593 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $533,097 |
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 | $7,343 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $105,840 |
Total assets | $803,873 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,551 |
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 | $151,091 |
Total liabilities | $152,642 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $651,231 |
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 | $803,873 |
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