Ventura Visitor & Convention Bureau
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Ventura Visitor & Convention Bureau is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Ventura, California, registered in 1996, with $2,722,282 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
101 S California St, Ventura, CA, 93001 EIN 77-0286635 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2023)
$2.7M
▲ 19.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.2M
Net assets
$2.4M
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 Ventura Visitor & Convention 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 rating13 mo reserves · +21% 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 Ventura Visitor & Convention Bureau: 13 mo reserves · +21% 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 Ventura Visitor & Convention 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 Ventura Visitor & Convention Bureau: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 101 S California St, Ventura, CA, 93001
- City
- Ventura
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.1M (FY2015) to $2.7M (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $111KNet assets $2.4M
Operating margin
20.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.5M
Total liabilities
$111K
Net assets
$2.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,722,282▲19.0% | $2,163,943▲40.5% | $2,357,055▲31.0% | $2,467,844▲32.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,288,066▲7.7% | $1,539,946▲18.7% | $1,798,716▲71.2% | $1,859,656▲72.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,124,794▲136% | $1,297,471▲45.6% | $1,050,596▲359% | $1,075,963▲191% | 990 |
| 2020 | $898,738▼17.8% | $891,411▼6.3% | $229,111▲6.5% | $369,584▲68.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,092,905▼14.0% | $951,049▼25.8% | $215,109▲194% | $219,392▲98.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,270,890▼8.3% | $1,280,968▼7.2% | $73,253▼12.1% | $110,409▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,385,265▲11.7% | $1,380,494▲13.4% | $83,331▲6.1% | $117,060▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,239,935▲15.0% | $1,217,276▲9.9% | $78,560▲40.5% | $105,564▲67.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,077,791 | $1,107,762▲30.5% | $55,901▼13.4% | $62,922▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $849,051▲0.9% | $64,587▼15.1% | $69,042▼12.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $841,187 | $76,101 | $78,551 | 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 Ventura Visitor & Convention Bureau a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ventura Visitor & Convention Bureau is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 77-0286635, based in Ventura, California.
- What is Ventura Visitor & Convention Bureau's EIN?
- Ventura Visitor & Convention Bureau's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 77-0286635.
- How much revenue does Ventura Visitor & Convention Bureau report?
- Ventura Visitor & Convention Bureau reported $2,722,282 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ventura Visitor & Convention Bureau have?
- CharityIndex grades Ventura Visitor & Convention Bureau B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ventura Visitor & Convention Bureau (EIN 77-0286635) 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.