Fairfield County Visitors & Convention Bureau Inc
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Fairfield County Visitors & Convention Bureau Inc is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Lancaster, Ohio, registered in 1988, with $662,127 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
128 N Broad St, Lancaster, OH, 43130 EIN 31-1175449 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2024)
$662K
▲ 6.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$597K
Net assets
$445K
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 Fairfield County Visitors & Convention Bureau Inc— 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 rating9 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 Fairfield County Visitors & Convention Bureau Inc: 9 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 Fairfield County Visitors & Convention Bureau Inc— 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 Fairfield County Visitors & Convention Bureau Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $391K (FY2013) to $662K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $13KNet assets $445K
Operating margin
9.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$457K
Total liabilities
$13K
Net assets
$445K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $662,127▲6.8% | $597,035▼14.4% | $444,666▲17.1% | $457,478▲13.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $620,066▲22.1% | $697,320▲3.5% | $379,574▼16.9% | $402,902▼15.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $507,987▲3.2% | $673,904▲40.0% | $456,828▼26.6% | $474,396▼25.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $492,156▲25.4% | $481,241▲16.6% | $622,745▲1.8% | $636,094▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $392,546▲2.0% | $412,753▼15.1% | $611,830▼3.2% | $614,914▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $384,777▼23.2% | $486,398▲13.1% | $632,037▼13.9% | $647,338▼15.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $500,832▲36.8% | $429,911▲10.9% | $733,658▲10.7% | $765,793▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $366,222▼14.8% | $387,614▲9.6% | $662,737▼2.8% | $726,474▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $429,795▼2.2% | $353,686▲0.6% | $682,150▲12.4% | $781,080▲25.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $439,280▲7.2% | $351,444▼3.8% | $607,027▲17.1% | $621,075▲18.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $409,708▲4.9% | $365,340▲5.0% | $518,219▲9.7% | $526,029▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $390,717 | $348,084▲8.0% | $472,210▲10.2% | $479,196▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $322,234▲4.8% | $428,330▲9.2% | $437,563▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $307,591▼11.4% | $392,095▲11.1% | $429,082▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $347,323 | $352,930 | $412,795 | 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 Fairfield County Visitors & Convention Bureau Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Fairfield County Visitors & Convention Bureau Inc is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1175449, based in Lancaster, Ohio.
- What is Fairfield County Visitors & Convention Bureau Inc's EIN?
- Fairfield County Visitors & Convention Bureau Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1175449.
- How much revenue does Fairfield County Visitors & Convention Bureau Inc report?
- Fairfield County Visitors & Convention Bureau Inc reported $662,127 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Fairfield County Visitors & Convention Bureau Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Fairfield County Visitors & Convention Bureau Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Fairfield County Visitors & Convention Bureau Inc (EIN 31-1175449) 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.