Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Ames, Iowa, registered in 1985, with $2,385,920 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1601 Golden Aspen Dr Ste 110, Ames, IA, 50010 EIN 42-1257573 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.4M
▲ 6.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.2M
Net assets
$2.9M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · +9% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau: 16 mo reserves · +9% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.4M (FY2013) to $2.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $370KNet assets $2.9M
Operating margin
8.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.3M
Total liabilities
$370K
Net assets
$2.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,385,920▲6.2% | $2,180,920▲29.1% | $2,901,039▲7.6% | $3,271,526▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,246,760▲5.1% | $1,689,357▼0.5% | $2,696,039▲26.1% | $3,137,654▲28.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,138,419▲24.9% | $1,697,308▲46.0% | $2,138,636▲26.0% | $2,441,291▲24.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,712,079▲90.6% | $1,162,292▼7.8% | $1,697,525▲47.9% | $1,954,157▲42.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $898,094▼55.5% | $1,260,087▼38.2% | $1,147,738▼24.0% | $1,369,938▼20.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,017,971▼4.5% | $2,038,974▼2.6% | $1,509,731▼1.4% | $1,728,650▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,113,989▲12.4% | $2,093,212▲17.9% | $1,530,734▲1.4% | $1,752,061▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,880,064▼8.8% | $1,774,714▼9.1% | $1,509,957▲7.5% | $1,720,134▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,062,100▲16.5% | $1,951,903▲24.1% | $1,404,607▲8.5% | $1,605,930▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,770,365▼2.3% | $1,573,329▼12.4% | $1,294,410▲18.0% | $1,505,156▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,811,129▲31.7% | $1,795,971▲48.7% | $1,097,374▲1.4% | $1,334,311▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,375,153 | $1,207,553▼4.1% | $1,082,216▲18.3% | $1,231,394▲16.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,259,368▲15.4% | $914,616▲8.8% | $1,053,750▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,091,490▲9.9% | $840,334▲3.5% | $927,398▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $993,536 | $812,211 | $913,040 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $11K total
1 grant to Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau totaling $11K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gofundme Org | Ragbrai 2023 | 2023 | $11,352 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-1257573, based in Ames, Iowa.
- What is Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau's EIN?
- Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-1257573.
- How much revenue does Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau report?
- Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau reported $2,385,920 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau have?
- CharityIndex grades Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau (EIN 42-1257573) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.