Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Springfield, Massachusetts, registered in 1986, with $2,183,081 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1441 Main Street, Springfield, MA, 01103 EIN 22-2659512 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.2M
▼ 1.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.1M
Net assets
$752K
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 Springfield 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 rating4 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 Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau: 4 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 Springfield 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 Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1441 Main Street, Springfield, MA, 01103
- City
- Springfield
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.2M (FY2013) to $2.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $496KNet assets $752K
Operating margin
2.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$496K
Net assets
$752K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,183,081▼1.6% | $2,137,541▼2.9% | $751,560▲6.5% | $1,248,036▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,217,482▲22.8% | $2,200,517▲28.9% | $706,020▲2.5% | $1,306,676▼9.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,806,144▲24.3% | $1,707,594▲16.9% | $689,055▲16.7% | $1,446,561▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,453,550▲11.3% | $1,461,094▲18.1% | $590,505▼1.3% | $1,298,012▲24.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,306,218▼17.9% | $1,236,824▼12.5% | $598,049▲13.1% | $1,043,083▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,590,999▲26.4% | $1,414,067▲13.3% | $528,655▲50.3% | $970,831▲57.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,259,116▲15.6% | $1,248,513▲16.6% | $351,723▲3.1% | $618,547▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,089,029▲11.3% | $1,071,127▲3.6% | $341,120▲5.5% | $616,175▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $978,427▼11.0% | $1,033,707▼0.8% | $323,218▼14.6% | $560,186▼13.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,098,858▲5.3% | $1,042,506▼2.8% | $378,498▲17.5% | $650,411▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,043,474▼13.9% | $1,072,360▼8.6% | $322,146▼8.2% | $605,495▲30.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,211,799 | $1,173,634▲12.2% | $351,032▲12.2% | $465,564▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,046,383 | $312,867 | $506,292 | 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.
Grants received · $6,000 total
1 grant to Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau totaling $6,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Mercy Health Partners | Program support | 2024 | $6,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 22-2659512, based in Springfield, Massachusetts.
- What is Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau's EIN?
- Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 22-2659512.
- How much revenue does Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau report?
- Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau reported $2,183,081 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau have?
- CharityIndex grades Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau (EIN 22-2659512) 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.