Grand Rapids-kent Cty Convention Center & Vistors Bureau
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Grand Rapids-kent Cty Convention Center & Vistors Bureau is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, registered in 1946, with $15,465,415 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
171 Monroe Ave Nw Ste 545, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503 EIN 38-0592805 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2024)
$15.5M
▲ 16.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$14.3M
Net assets
$11.2M
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 Grand Rapids-kent Cty Convention Center & Vistors 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 rating9 mo reserves · +7% 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 Grand Rapids-kent Cty Convention Center & Vistors Bureau: 9 mo reserves · +7% 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 Grand Rapids-kent Cty Convention Center & Vistors 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 Grand Rapids-kent Cty Convention Center & Vistors Bureau: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 171 Monroe Ave Nw Ste 545, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
- City
- Grand Rapids
- State
- Michigan
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $7.2M (FY2013) to $15.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $4.1MNet assets $11.2M
Operating margin
7.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$15.2M
Total liabilities
$4.1M
Net assets
$11.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,465,415▲16.8% | $14,343,150▲4.8% | $11,157,408▲11.6% | $15,223,527▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $13,241,426▲1.1% | $13,685,394▲21.3% | $10,001,159▼3.5% | $14,175,320▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $13,100,368▲38.4% | $11,285,811▲52.2% | $10,363,104▲18.8% | $14,508,561▲43.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $9,465,987▲45.7% | $7,415,780▲26.5% | $8,720,380▲29.8% | $10,130,209▲39.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $6,496,669▼44.5% | $5,860,997▼45.8% | $6,717,766▲10.5% | $7,257,387▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $11,708,443▲4.0% | $10,821,359▼2.4% | $6,081,618▲17.5% | $7,055,956▲17.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $11,261,443▲6.5% | $11,088,353▲12.2% | $5,175,682▲3.0% | $6,012,867▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $10,573,566▲8.4% | $9,881,210▲4.4% | $5,026,932▲16.0% | $5,723,260▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $9,755,704▲5.4% | $9,464,464▲16.8% | $4,333,857▲7.2% | $4,990,094▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $9,255,955▲18.2% | $8,101,145▲11.6% | $4,042,617▲40.0% | $4,829,785▲45.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $7,833,320▲8.1% | $7,258,291▲6.2% | $2,887,807▲24.9% | $3,321,506▲16.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $7,245,997 | $6,831,761▲30.0% | $2,312,778▲21.8% | $2,861,069▲26.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $5,255,630▲15.9% | $1,898,542▼0.6% | $2,268,557▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $4,534,633▲19.2% | $1,910,867▲4.1% | $2,211,794▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $3,803,831 | $1,835,105 | $2,302,800 | 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 Grand Rapids-kent Cty Convention Center & Vistors Bureau a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Grand Rapids-kent Cty Convention Center & Vistors Bureau is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-0592805, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- What is Grand Rapids-kent Cty Convention Center & Vistors Bureau's EIN?
- Grand Rapids-kent Cty Convention Center & Vistors Bureau's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-0592805.
- How much revenue does Grand Rapids-kent Cty Convention Center & Vistors Bureau report?
- Grand Rapids-kent Cty Convention Center & Vistors Bureau reported $15,465,415 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Grand Rapids-kent Cty Convention Center & Vistors Bureau have?
- CharityIndex grades Grand Rapids-kent Cty Convention Center & Vistors Bureau B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Grand Rapids-kent Cty Convention Center & Vistors Bureau (EIN 38-0592805) 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.