Greater Cincinnati Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Greater Cincinnati Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Cincinnati, Ohio, registered in 1946, with $10,911,195 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
525 Vine St Ste 1200, Cincinnati, OH, 45202 EIN 31-0505238 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2024)
$10.9M
▼ 6.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$9.3M
Net assets
$17.9M
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 Greater Cincinnati Convention & Visitors 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 rating23 mo reserves · +15% 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 Greater Cincinnati Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc: 23 mo reserves · +15% 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 Greater Cincinnati Convention & Visitors 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 Greater Cincinnati Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 525 Vine St Ste 1200, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
- City
- Cincinnati
- State
- Ohio
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $7.6M (FY2013) to $10.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.8MNet assets $17.9M
Operating margin
14.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$20.6M
Total liabilities
$2.8M
Net assets
$17.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,911,195▼6.3% | $9,322,708▲3.8% | $17,890,719▲9.2% | $20,645,649▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $11,644,351▼4.0% | $8,978,265▲27.5% | $16,389,651▲21.3% | $19,826,452▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $12,129,671▲38.0% | $7,041,899▲10.5% | $13,515,881▲60.4% | $19,629,258▲62.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $8,787,781▲64.2% | $6,371,720▲68.6% | $8,428,079▲40.2% | $12,063,911▲16.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $5,351,997▼45.9% | $3,780,097▼58.7% | $6,012,018▲35.4% | $10,384,553▲81.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $9,894,359▼1.2% | $9,154,703▲4.4% | $4,440,118▲20.0% | $5,729,711▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $10,011,815▲5.4% | $8,765,188▼10.3% | $3,700,462▲50.8% | $4,989,697▲28.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $9,497,126▲0.5% | $9,766,784▲6.6% | $2,453,835▼9.9% | $3,897,576▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $9,447,774▲5.9% | $9,164,996▲7.5% | $2,723,493▲11.6% | $4,209,935▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $8,917,843▲5.7% | $8,527,848▲10.5% | $2,440,715▲19.0% | $3,919,002▲17.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $8,437,097▲10.7% | $7,719,422▲10.2% | $2,050,720▲53.8% | $3,332,617▲29.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $7,624,275 | $7,004,024▼12.7% | $1,333,045▲87.0% | $2,578,757▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $8,020,048▲26.5% | $712,794▼53.9% | $2,430,352▼41.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $6,338,214▲13.4% | $1,546,137▲4.4% | $4,116,604▲14.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $5,587,664 | $1,481,152 | $3,583,215 | 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 Greater Cincinnati Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Greater Cincinnati Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-0505238, based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
- What is Greater Cincinnati Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc's EIN?
- Greater Cincinnati Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-0505238.
- How much revenue does Greater Cincinnati Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc report?
- Greater Cincinnati Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc reported $10,911,195 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Greater Cincinnati Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Greater Cincinnati Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Greater Cincinnati Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc (EIN 31-0505238) 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.