Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc
Only null% goes to programs Declining revenue
Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Waterloo, Iowa, registered in 2000, with $805,546 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
716 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA, 50701 EIN 42-1496341 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2024)
$806K
▼ 19.1% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.3M
Net assets
$661K
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 Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc— 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 rating6 mo reserves · -66% 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 Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc: 6 mo reserves · -66% 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 Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau 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 Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 716 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA, 50701
- City
- Waterloo
- State
- Iowa
- Subcategory
- Business & Industry Associations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $607K (FY2013) to $806K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $324KNet assets $661K
Operating margin
-66.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$985K
Total liabilities
$324K
Net assets
$661K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $805,546▼19.1% | $1,337,796▲19.0% | $660,768▼44.6% | $985,202▼36.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $995,250▲3.7% | $1,124,373▲15.9% | $1,193,018▼12.1% | $1,541,552▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $959,664▼2.7% | $970,021▲31.1% | $1,357,141▼0.8% | $1,455,980▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $986,654▲87.2% | $740,076▲21.5% | $1,367,499▲22.0% | $1,384,839▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $527,156▼14.7% | $609,330▼18.2% | $1,120,921▼6.8% | $1,225,025▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $617,843▼13.9% | $744,474▼4.6% | $1,203,095▼9.5% | $1,220,258▼10.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $717,813▲9.2% | $780,064▲28.6% | $1,329,726▼4.5% | $1,357,491▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $657,226▲3.5% | $606,633▲4.3% | $1,391,977▲3.8% | $1,409,854▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $634,817▼3.2% | $581,607▲0.7% | $1,341,384▲4.1% | $1,350,812▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $655,934▲6.7% | $577,834▼5.4% | $1,288,174▲6.5% | $1,301,034▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $614,547▲1.2% | $611,101▲1.5% | $1,210,074▲0.3% | $1,219,212▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $607,422 | $601,791▼4.6% | $1,206,628▼0.7% | $1,217,099▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $630,864▲16.7% | $1,215,123▲0.1% | $1,226,229▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $540,527▲3.2% | $1,214,474▲8.7% | $1,228,776▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $523,727 | $1,116,867 | $1,130,177 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-1496341, based in Waterloo, Iowa.
- What is Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc's EIN?
- Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-1496341.
- How much revenue does Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc report?
- Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc reported $805,546 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc (EIN 42-1496341) 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.