Wayne County Visitor & Convention Bureau
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Wayne County Visitor & Convention Bureau is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Wooster, Ohio, registered in 1987, with $534,522 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
428 W Liberty St, Wooster, OH, 44691 EIN 34-1438989 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$535K
▲ 5.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$570K
Net assets
$473K
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
—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 Wayne County 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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · -7% 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 Wayne County Visitor & Convention Bureau: 10 mo reserves · -7% margin earns a B+ 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 Wayne County 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 Wayne County Visitor & Convention Bureau: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $306K (FY2013) to $535K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $473K
Operating margin
-6.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$473K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$473K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $534,522▲5.9% | $569,737▼8.1% | $472,952▼6.9% | $472,952▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $504,585▲3.3% | $619,799▲71.8% | $508,167▼18.5% | $508,167▼18.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $488,542▲24.7% | $360,865▲23.5% | $623,381▲25.8% | $623,381▲25.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $391,902▲72.3% | $292,209▲13.8% | $495,704▲25.2% | $495,704▲25.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $227,423▼42.5% | $256,801▼24.0% | $396,011▼6.9% | $396,011▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $395,199▲0.5% | $338,062▼2.7% | $425,389▲15.5% | $425,389▲15.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $393,388▲0.4% | $347,588▼0.7% | $368,252▲14.2% | $368,252▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $391,758▲7.4% | $350,133▲3.3% | $322,452▲14.8% | $322,452▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $364,821▲5.3% | $339,034▲15.6% | $280,827▲10.1% | $280,827▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $346,342▲9.6% | $293,379▲6.2% | $255,040▲26.2% | $255,040▲26.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $316,124▲3.2% | $276,345▲6.3% | $202,077▲24.5% | $202,077▲24.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $306,248 | $260,078▲4.6% | $162,298▲39.8% | $162,298▲39.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $248,750▲5.0% | $116,128▲43.1% | $116,128▲43.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $236,873▼0.4% | $81,130▲16.0% | $81,130▲16.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $237,861 | $69,956 | $69,956 | 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 Wayne County Visitor & Convention Bureau a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Wayne County Visitor & Convention Bureau is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-1438989, based in Wooster, Ohio.
- What is Wayne County Visitor & Convention Bureau's EIN?
- Wayne County Visitor & Convention Bureau's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-1438989.
- How much revenue does Wayne County Visitor & Convention Bureau report?
- Wayne County Visitor & Convention Bureau reported $534,522 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Wayne County Visitor & Convention Bureau have?
- CharityIndex grades Wayne County Visitor & Convention Bureau B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Wayne County Visitor & Convention Bureau (EIN 34-1438989) 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.