Blackhawk Waterways Convention & Visitors Bureau
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs
Blackhawk Waterways Convention & Visitors Bureau is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Polo, Illinois, registered in 1996, with $314,504 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
201 N Franklin Ave, Polo, IL, 61064 EIN 36-3436118 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2024)
$315K
▲ 0.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$332K
Net assets
$152K
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
—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 Blackhawk Waterways 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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · -6% 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 Blackhawk Waterways Convention & Visitors Bureau: 5 mo reserves · -6% margin earns a B+ 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 Blackhawk Waterways 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 Blackhawk Waterways Convention & Visitors Bureau: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $270K (FY2013) to $315K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3,995Net assets $152K
Operating margin
-5.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$156K
Total liabilities
$3,995
Net assets
$152K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $314,504▲0.7% | $332,147▲5.8% | $151,921▼10.4% | $155,916▼11.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $312,275▼11.0% | $313,891▼2.8% | $169,564▼0.9% | $176,932▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $350,804▲19.6% | $322,943▲27.4% | $171,180▲19.4% | $173,628▲19.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $293,382▲79.4% | $253,391▲36.8% | $143,319▲38.7% | $145,234▲38.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $163,550▼34.6% | $185,214▼24.4% | $103,328▼17.3% | $105,257▼16.4% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $250,239▼7.5% | $244,929▼11.2% | $124,992▲4.4% | $125,958▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $270,473▲19.1% | $275,972▲15.8% | $119,682▼4.4% | $120,566▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $227,148▼11.6% | $238,218▼6.9% | $125,181▼8.1% | $127,871▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $256,877▲8.5% | $256,009▲13.6% | $136,251▲0.6% | $138,307▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $236,661▼16.8% | $225,431▼14.6% | $135,383▲9.0% | $137,267▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $284,581▲5.3% | $263,976▲1.4% | $124,153▲19.7% | $126,369▲19.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $270,299 | $260,423▲4.2% | $103,688▲10.5% | $105,651▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $250,032▲13.2% | $93,812▲43.2% | $95,572▲45.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $220,965▲25.3% | $65,530▲37.4% | $65,533▲34.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $176,337 | $47,708 | $48,572 | 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 Blackhawk Waterways Convention & Visitors Bureau a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Blackhawk Waterways Convention & Visitors Bureau is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3436118, based in Polo, Illinois.
- What is Blackhawk Waterways Convention & Visitors Bureau's EIN?
- Blackhawk Waterways Convention & Visitors Bureau's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3436118.
- How much revenue does Blackhawk Waterways Convention & Visitors Bureau report?
- Blackhawk Waterways Convention & Visitors Bureau reported $314,504 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Blackhawk Waterways Convention & Visitors Bureau have?
- CharityIndex grades Blackhawk Waterways Convention & Visitors Bureau B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Blackhawk Waterways Convention & Visitors Bureau (EIN 36-3436118) 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.