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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1077345

ATHENS COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · ATHENS, OH 45701

Financials

$937K$679K2023$1M$744K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ATHENS COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,000,166$744,436$255,730$1,328,961$25,279$1,303,682
December 31, 2023990$936,550$678,614$257,936$1,077,020$29,068$1,047,952
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,000,046
of which government grants
$939,679
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$120
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$231,911
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$259,192
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,600
Occupancy
$29,407
Travel
$11,262
Depreciation
$15,758
Program services (functional)
$679,205
Management and general (functional)
$65,231

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,077,020
Total assets, end of year
$1,328,961
Total liabilities, end of year
$25,279
Net assets, end of year
$1,303,682
Land, buildings and equipment
$21,029
Gross receipts
$1,000,166
Employees
4
Year formed
1988
State of legal domicile
OH

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LINDSAY DESJARDINSVICE PRESIDE
Officer
–$0
MELISSA BAILES JEWELLTREASURER
Officer
–$0
JESSICA KOPOLWITZPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
MARIA MODYILSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MELISSA BAILES JEWELLTREASURER
Officer
–$0
JESSICA KOPELWITZVICE PRESIDE
Officer
–$0
JENNIFER ROELLSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
BRANDON THOMPSONPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
667 E STATE ST, ATHENS, OH 45701-2107
In care of
% PAIGE ALOST
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JESSICA KOPOLWITZ, 667 E STATE STREET, ATHENS, OH 45701
Signed the 990
JESSICA KOPOLWITZ, PRESIDENT
Phone
(740) 592-1819
Return prepared by
PARFITT COOLEY & ASSOCIATES CPAS

Mission

TO CREATE POSITIVE ECONOMIC IMPACTS THAT BENEFIT ATHENS COUNTY BY PROMOTING ATHENS COUNTY AS A DESTINATION FOR LEISURE, BUSINESS, AND GROUP TRAVELERS; DEVELOP, INSERT AND DISTRIBUTE ADVERTISING, MARKETING AND PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS TO CREATE AWARENESS OF ATHENS COUNTY AS A DESTINATION; UTILIZE A COUNTY AND CITY LODGING TAX INCOME; OPERATE A COUNTY-WIDE CVB; OPERATE A COUNTY VISITORS CENTER.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • ENGAGE IN MARKETING, ADVERTISING, SOCIAL MEDIA AND PROMOTION OF ATHENS COUNTY AS A DESTINATION FOR VISITORS; PURCHASE, PRINT, RADIO, AND DIGITAL ADVERTISING; ATTEND TRADE AND TRAVEL SHOWS; ENGAGE CONSUMERS THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA; PROMOTOE EVENTS AND ATTRACTIONS; EMPLOY A STAFF OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CREATIVE DIRECTOR, CONTENT MANAGER, OPERATIONS MANAGER, MARKETING MANAGER AND PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER. OPERATE A COUNTY-WIDE VISITORS CENTER LOCATED IN ATHENS OH; PROVIDE A LOCATION TO GREET AND ASSIST VISITORS AND DISTRIBUTE PRINTED MATERIALS/MAPS. OFFER A PUBLIC RESTROOM. PRODUCE ELECTRONIC AND PRINTED PUBLICATIONS SHOWCASING ATTRACTIONS, LODGING, SHOPPING, DINING, AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
    Expenses $607,384
  • ENGAGE IN MARKETING, ADVERTISING, SOCIAL MEDIA AND PROMOTION OF ATHENS COUNTY AS A DESTINATION FOR VISITORS; PURCHASE, PRINT, RADIO, AND DIGITAL ADVERTISING; ATTEND TRADE AND TRAVEL SHOWS; ENGAGE CONSUMERS THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA; PROMOTOE EVENTS AND ATTRACTIONS; EMPLOY A STAFF OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CREATIVE DIRECTOR, CONTENT MANAGER, OPERATIONS MANAGER, MARKETING MANAGER AND PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER. OPERATE A COUNTY-WIDE VISITORS CENTER LOCATED IN ATHENS OH; PROVIDE A LOCATION TO GREET AND ASSIST VISITORS AND DISTRIBUTE PRINTED MATERIALS/MAPS. OFFER A PUBLIC RESTROOM. PRODUCE ELECTRONIC AND PRINTED PUBLICATIONS SHOWCASING ATTRACTIONS, LODGING, SHOPPING, DINING, AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
    Expenses $71,821

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-1077345
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,328,961
Income (IRS master file)
$1,000,166

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2012
Posted by the IRS
February 11, 2013
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2012

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,000,166$744,436$1,328,961IRS
990December 2023$936,550$678,614$1,077,020XML
990December 2022$836,851$550,214$790,860IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 31-1077345).

Questions about ATHENS COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU INC

What is the EIN of ATHENS COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ATHENS COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU INC is 31-1077345.
Is ATHENS COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2012 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2012.
Are donations to ATHENS COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU INC tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does ATHENS COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ATHENS COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ATHENS COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of ATHENS COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JESSICA KOPOLWITZ.
Who are the officers and directors of ATHENS COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ATHENS COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,000,166, expenses of $744,436 and total assets of $1,328,961 at year end.

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