Howard County Convention & Visitors Commission Inc
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Howard County Convention & Visitors Commission Inc is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Kokomo, Indiana, registered in 1996, with $1,415,930 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
700 E Firmin St Ste 200, Kokomo, IN, 46902 EIN 35-1995729 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.4M
▲ 17.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$976K
Net assets
$4.6M
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 Howard County Convention & Visitors Commission 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 rating57 mo reserves · +31% 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 Howard County Convention & Visitors Commission Inc: 57 mo reserves · +31% 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 Howard County Convention & Visitors Commission 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 Howard County Convention & Visitors Commission Inc: 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 $574K (FY2013) to $1.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $3,008Net assets $4.6M
Operating margin
31.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.6M
Total liabilities
$3,008
Net assets
$4.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,415,930▲17.3% | $975,845▲87.4% | $4,645,174▲10.5% | $4,648,182▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,207,526▲20.8% | $520,852▲87.3% | $4,205,089▲19.5% | $4,215,879▲19.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $999,446▲24.2% | $278,072▼32.1% | $3,518,415▲25.8% | $3,524,355▲25.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $804,965▼6.7% | $409,778▼25.1% | $2,797,038▲16.5% | $2,801,483▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $862,412▲26.2% | $547,048▲72.7% | $2,401,851▲15.1% | $2,617,511▲24.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $683,557▲1.8% | $316,675▲0.8% | $2,086,487▲21.3% | $2,095,634▲20.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $671,235▲3.1% | $314,194▼24.4% | $1,719,605▲26.2% | $1,736,039▲27.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $651,221▲8.5% | $415,365▲41.8% | $1,362,564▲20.9% | $1,366,588▲20.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $600,445▼6.0% | $292,928▼23.1% | $1,126,708▲37.5% | $1,135,239▲29.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $638,630▲11.3% | $380,741▼18.1% | $819,191▲45.9% | $877,764▲50.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $573,903 | $464,995▲56.7% | $561,302▲22.2% | $581,906▲23.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $296,728▼6.0% | $459,345▲107% | $473,119▲110% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $315,670▼15.0% | $222,415▲126% | $225,496▲124% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $371,391 | $98,351 | $100,497 | 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 Howard County Convention & Visitors Commission Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Howard County Convention & Visitors Commission Inc is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 35-1995729, based in Kokomo, Indiana.
- What is Howard County Convention & Visitors Commission Inc's EIN?
- Howard County Convention & Visitors Commission Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 35-1995729.
- How much revenue does Howard County Convention & Visitors Commission Inc report?
- Howard County Convention & Visitors Commission Inc reported $1,415,930 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Howard County Convention & Visitors Commission Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Howard County Convention & Visitors Commission Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Howard County Convention & Visitors Commission Inc (EIN 35-1995729) 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.