Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Phoenix, Arizona, registered in 1968, with $20,443,220 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ, 85004 EIN 86-0224211 Since 1968
Revenue (FY2023)
$20.4M
▲ 12.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$20.0M
Net assets
$14.1M
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.
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 Phoenix 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 →
AFinancial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · +2% 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 Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau: 8 mo reserves · +2% 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $13.2M (FY2013) to $20.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $4.6MNet assets $14.1M
Operating margin
2.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$18.7M
Total liabilities
$4.6M
Net assets
$14.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $20,443,220▲12.7% | $19,967,526▲7.4% | $14,140,216▲3.5% | $18,693,554▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $18,133,103▲12.5% | $18,584,713▲10.5% | $13,664,522▼3.2% | $18,542,058▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $16,123,618▼0.7% | $16,814,193▲40.5% | $14,116,132▼4.7% | $18,857,428▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $16,242,591▼2.4% | $11,964,529▼21.0% | $14,806,707▲40.6% | $19,191,750▲33.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $16,637,714▼1.9% | $15,153,301▼6.3% | $10,528,645▲16.4% | $14,404,047▲16.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $16,954,027▲3.3% | $16,165,297▲3.5% | $9,044,232▲9.6% | $12,403,752▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $16,411,794▲1.3% | $15,625,270▲1.8% | $8,255,502▲10.5% | $11,824,635▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $16,199,246▲5.2% | $15,356,195▲3.8% | $7,468,978▲12.7% | $10,885,699▲14.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $15,403,449▲2.9% | $14,792,882▲3.0% | $6,625,927▲10.2% | $9,498,436▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $14,968,330▲13.1% | $14,358,957▲11.6% | $6,015,360▲11.3% | $8,520,400▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $13,238,684 | $12,870,256▲3.0% | $5,405,987▲7.3% | $8,065,127▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $12,493,819▲5.3% | $5,037,559▲2.9% | $7,467,242▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $11,864,960▲11.2% | $4,894,162▼1.9% | $6,898,786▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $10,674,398▼4.4% | $4,990,026▲12.2% | $7,346,054▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $11,168,963 | $4,446,532 | $7,409,588 | 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 Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 86-0224211, based in Phoenix, Arizona.
- What is Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau's EIN?
- Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 86-0224211.
- How much revenue does Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau report?
- Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau reported $20,443,220 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau have?
- CharityIndex grades Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau (EIN 86-0224211) 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.