Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 1967, with $502,070 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1321 Antoine Dr, Houston, TX, 77055 EIN 74-1465098 Since 1967
Revenue (FY2024)
$502K
▼ 38.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$791K
Net assets
$6.7M
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.
D
—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 Houston 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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating102 mo reserves · -58% 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 Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau: 102 mo reserves · -58% margin earns a F 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 Houston 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 Greater Houston 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 declined from $18.9M (FY2013) to $502K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $46KNet assets $6.7M
Operating margin
-57.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.8M
Total liabilities
$46K
Net assets
$6.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $502,070▼38.1% | $791,012▼32.7% | $6,733,448▼1.4% | $6,779,707▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $810,494▼76.2% | $1,175,443▼60.6% | $6,829,180▲3.9% | $6,891,824▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,408,365▲31.6% | $2,982,152▲24.1% | $6,570,824▼13.6% | $6,823,843▼13.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,589,756▲179% | $2,403,977▲182% | $7,608,876▲1.9% | $7,875,335▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $927,901▼74.5% | $853,490▼74.6% | $7,463,834▲1.0% | $7,765,884▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,632,678▼3.5% | $3,363,723▼0.1% | $7,389,423▲3.8% | $8,029,071▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,765,204▲401% | $3,367,659▲39.7% | $7,120,468▲5.9% | $7,556,593▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $751,415▼4.9% | $2,410,565▼21.7% | $6,722,923▼19.8% | $7,717,893▼17.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $790,401▼22.9% | $3,078,569▲26.9% | $8,382,073▼21.4% | $9,293,917▼16.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,025,692▼91.7% | $2,426,906▼78.2% | $10,670,241▼11.6% | $11,160,182▼10.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $12,354,341▼34.6% | $11,144,159▼39.3% | $12,071,455▲11.1% | $12,414,618▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $18,878,881 | $18,348,261▲15.2% | $10,861,273▲5.8% | $12,846,797▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $15,926,261▲2.8% | $10,270,653▲28.8% | $11,794,430▲18.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $15,488,808 | $7,974,985 | $9,955,512 | 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 Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-1465098, based in Houston, Texas.
- What is Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau's EIN?
- Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-1465098.
- How much revenue does Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau report?
- Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau reported $502,070 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau have?
- CharityIndex grades Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau (EIN 74-1465098) 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.