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Nonprofit · EIN 84-1055690

FORT COLLINS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU

Tax-exempt · FORT COLLINS, CO 80524

Financials

$2.4M$2.5M2023$3.5M$3.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FORT COLLINS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$3,470,245$3,536,285-$66,040$4,635,766$3,353,470$1,282,296
December 31, 2023990$2,403,281$2,451,175-$47,894$4,144,323$2,795,987$1,348,336
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$145,745
of which government grants
$128,011
Program service revenue
$3,182,184
Investment income
$141,245
Net income from sales of inventory
$1,071
Other revenue
$1,071

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$222,385
Other salaries and wages
$861,403
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,162,002
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$138,922
Travel
$59,164
Depreciation
$54,444
Program services (functional)
$3,142,335
Management and general (functional)
$393,950

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,144,323
Total assets, end of year
$4,635,766
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,353,470
Net assets, end of year
$1,282,296
Land, buildings and equipment
$769,176
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,282,296
Gross unrelated business income
$1,071
Gross receipts
$3,470,245
Employees
20
Volunteers
15
Year formed
1987
State of legal domicile
CO

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 / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CYNTHIA EICHLERCEO
Officer
40$222,385$21,543
KATY SCHNEIDERVP OF MARKET
Highest-paid employee
40$126,000$8,596
ERIK BARSTOWVP OF SALES
Highest-paid employee
40$120,220$8,486
MIKE HOOKERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
GARY OZZELLOSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DAYLAN FIGGSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KATE COOPERIMMED PAST C
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
CLYDE WOODDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ERIN PALMERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AMANDA COSSEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CASEY KITTELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ARTHUR SINTASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CARL PRATTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CYNTHIA EICHLEREXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$180,000$52,279
MOLLY SKOLDPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
GARY OZZELLOIMMED PAST P
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KATE COOPERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DAYLAN FIGGSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
LAUREN GLEASONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BETHANY CLOUDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CLYDE WOODDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MIKE HOOKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CONOR MCGRATHPRIOR DIRECT
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GEORGE PRINEPRIOR DIRECT
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
19 OLD TOWN SQ STE 238, FORT COLLINS, CO 80524-2471
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CYNTHIA EICHLER, 19 OLD TOWN SQUARE SUITE 238, FORT COLLINS, CO 80524
Signed the 990
CYNTHIA EICHLER, CEO
Phone
(970) 232-3840
Return prepared by
RLR LLP

Mission

VISIT FORT COLLINS LEADS THE REGION IN ATTRACTING VISITORS FOR A DIVERSE SET OF EXPERIENCES, FACILITATING THE HIGHEST QUALITY VISITOR EXPERIENCE IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THE AREA'S ECONOMY AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • MEETING AND CONVENTION SALES AND SERVICES SOLICITATION OF EVENT, CONVENTION AND SPORTS BUSINESS AND SERVICES PROVIDED.
    Expenses $1,433,624 · revenue $84,459
  • TOURISM MARKETING- INCLUDES ADVERTISING, DIRECT SALES TO KEY VISITOR MARKETS, BROCHURE PRODUCTION, MAILING AND FULFILLMENT AND PUBLIC RELATIONS TO TRAVEL WRITERS.
    Expenses $1,322,967 · revenue $3,021,725
  • VISITOR SERVICES - PROVIDING INFORMATION, OPERATING INFORMATION CENTER AND COLORADO WELCOME CENTER.
    Expenses $371,504 · revenue $76,000
  • ADVOCACY - ORGANIZATIONAL ADVOCACY INCLUDES RESEARCH, FEASIBILITY STUDIES AND STRATEGIC PLAN EXECUTION TO SUPPORT ALL ASPECTS OF PROGRAMMING DECISIONS AND ACTIONS TAKEN.
    Expenses $14,240

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
84-1055690
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1988
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,635,766
Income (IRS master file)
$3,470,245

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$3,470,245$3,536,285$4,635,766XML
990December 2023$2,403,281$2,451,175$4,144,323XML
990December 2022$1,826,808$1,934,592$2,537,835IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––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 84-1055690).

Questions about FORT COLLINS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU

What is the EIN of FORT COLLINS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FORT COLLINS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU is 84-1055690.
Is FORT COLLINS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1988.
Are donations to FORT COLLINS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does FORT COLLINS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU 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 FORT COLLINS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU 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 FORT COLLINS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU 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 FORT COLLINS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CYNTHIA EICHLER.
Who are the officers and directors of FORT COLLINS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $222,385 (CYNTHIA EICHLER, CEO).
How much revenue does FORT COLLINS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,470,245, expenses of $3,536,285 and total assets of $4,635,766 at year end.

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