Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Bend, Oregon, registered in 2003, with $5,160,898 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
750 Nw Lava Rd Ste 160, Bend, OR, 97703 EIN 71-0874661 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.2M
▼ 1.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.6M
Net assets
$2.6M
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 Bend Visitor & Convention 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 rating7 mo reserves · +10% 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 Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau: 7 mo reserves · +10% 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 Bend Visitor & Convention 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 Bend Visitor & Convention 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 $1.7M (FY2013) to $5.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $525KNet assets $2.6M
Operating margin
10.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.1M
Total liabilities
$525K
Net assets
$2.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,160,898▼1.9% | $4,634,895▼12.5% | $2,576,488▲25.7% | $3,101,391▲17.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $5,263,003▲1.9% | $5,295,637▼7.4% | $2,050,485▼1.6% | $2,646,034▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $5,163,292▲17.5% | $5,721,836▲32.4% | $2,083,119▼13.2% | $2,764,474▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,392,853▲35.2% | $4,321,453▲157% | $2,400,941▲3.1% | $2,809,916▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,248,294▲9.1% | $1,682,748▼42.9% | $2,329,543▲288% | $2,620,763▲158% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,977,259▼10.2% | $2,947,713▼3.0% | $600,953▲5.2% | $1,014,794▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,315,270▲2.6% | $3,039,447▼7.1% | $571,407▲93.3% | $959,868▲43.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,230,009▼8.1% | $3,271,391▼6.5% | $295,584▼12.3% | $668,990▼13.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,512,884▲13.0% | $3,498,414▲16.0% | $336,966▲4.5% | $774,038▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,109,313▲28.0% | $3,015,579▲30.0% | $322,496▲41.0% | $670,727▲47.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,429,594▲42.3% | $2,320,336▲33.4% | $228,762▲91.4% | $454,926▲33.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,707,910 | $1,739,925▲29.1% | $119,504▼21.1% | $340,498▲39.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,348,055▲7.3% | $151,519▼2.4% | $243,919▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,256,191 | $155,279 | $242,381 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 71-0874661, based in Bend, Oregon.
- What is Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau's EIN?
- Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 71-0874661.
- How much revenue does Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau report?
- Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau reported $5,160,898 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau have?
- CharityIndex grades Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau (EIN 71-0874661) 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.