Erie County Visitors & Convention Bureau
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Erie County Visitors & Convention Bureau is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Sandusky, Ohio, registered in 1986, with $4,256,919 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
125 East Water Street, Sandusky, OH, 44870 EIN 34-1467436 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.3M
▼ 0.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.8M
Net assets
$1.1M
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.
C+
—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 Erie County Visitors & 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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · -12% 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 Erie County Visitors & Convention Bureau: 3 mo reserves · -12% margin earns a C+ 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 Erie County Visitors & 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 Erie County Visitors & Convention 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 $3.1M (FY2013) to $4.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $54Net assets $1.1M
Operating margin
-11.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$54
Net assets
$1.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,256,919▼0.9% | $4,763,742▼7.9% | $1,113,393▼31.8% | $1,113,447▼34.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,297,000▼0.2% | $5,172,288▲36.8% | $1,631,428▼34.1% | $1,686,936▼32.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,305,736▲18.5% | $3,780,332▲30.7% | $2,475,903▲27.4% | $2,501,787▲27.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,634,879▲66.3% | $2,893,090▲32.5% | $1,943,919▲52.7% | $1,964,715▲54.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,185,343▲1.0% | $2,183,191▲37.8% | $1,273,342▲0.1% | $1,273,680▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,164,270▼24.0% | $1,584,203▼48.6% | $1,272,266▲83.0% | $1,272,266▲80.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,849,266▼23.0% | $3,080,488▼16.4% | $695,336▼24.4% | $704,910▼43.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,702,417▲9.1% | $3,682,656▲5.8% | $920,090▲0.4% | $1,256,846▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,392,716▲3.6% | $3,479,264▲8.3% | $916,771▼8.7% | $1,095,037▼11.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,274,275▲4.3% | $3,212,373▲2.5% | $1,003,639▲8.3% | $1,235,242▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $3,140,710▲2.9% | $3,133,860▲2.8% | $927,099 | $1,062,321▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $3,052,863 | $3,048,363▼0.3% | $926,821▲1.0% | $1,114,159▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $3,056,647▲14.7% | $917,488▼14.1% | $1,139,248▼7.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,663,902▼2.1% | $1,068,458▲31.8% | $1,232,493▲32.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $2,721,943▲16.0% | $810,948▼9.8% | $933,385▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $2,346,823 | $899,388 | $935,413 | 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 Erie County Visitors & Convention Bureau a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Erie County Visitors & Convention Bureau is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-1467436, based in Sandusky, Ohio.
- What is Erie County Visitors & Convention Bureau's EIN?
- Erie County Visitors & Convention Bureau's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-1467436.
- How much revenue does Erie County Visitors & Convention Bureau report?
- Erie County Visitors & Convention Bureau reported $4,256,919 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Erie County Visitors & Convention Bureau have?
- CharityIndex grades Erie County Visitors & Convention Bureau C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Erie County Visitors & Convention Bureau (EIN 34-1467436) 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.