Westerville Visitors & Convention Bureau
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Westerville Visitors & Convention Bureau is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Westerville, Ohio, registered in 1988, with $186,858 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
240 S State St, Westerville, OH, 43081 EIN 31-1233383 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2024)
$187K
▲ 18.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$177K
Net assets
$260K
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 Westerville Visitors & 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 rating18 mo reserves · +5% 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 Westerville Visitors & Convention Bureau: 18 mo reserves · +5% 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 Westerville Visitors & 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 Westerville Visitors & Convention Bureau: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 240 S State St, Westerville, OH, 43081
- City
- Westerville
- State
- Ohio
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $69K (FY2010) to $187K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
5.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$260K
Net assets
$260K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $186,858▲18.7% | $176,836▼1.4% | $259,805▲2.2% | $259,805▲2.2% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $157,416▼12.9% | $179,373▲70.7% | $254,268▼3.4% | $254,268▼3.4% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $180,750▲46.3% | $105,110▲49.3% | $263,126▲40.3% | $263,126▲40.3% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $123,522▲27.6% | $70,418▼50.2% | $187,486▲42.6% | $187,486▲42.6% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $96,774▼58.5% | $141,487▼31.2% | $131,514▼25.4% | $131,514▼25.4% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $232,965▲21.4% | $205,732▲36.8% | $176,253▲18.3% | $176,253▲17.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $191,882▲59.1% | $150,334▲15.6% | $149,020▲38.7% | $150,473▲40.0% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $120,591▼17.0% | $130,086▲4.0% | $107,472▼8.4% | $107,472▼8.4% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $145,261▼3.9% | $125,086▲1.3% | $117,300▲21.3% | $117,300▲21.3% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $151,197▲30.0% | $123,432▲18.6% | $96,698▲45.0% | $96,698▲45.0% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $116,267▲12.6% | $104,069▲15.0% | $66,684▲22.6% | $66,684▲22.6% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $103,219▲3.1% | $90,488▲6.8% | $54,376▲30.6% | $54,376▲30.6% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $100,154▲1.6% | $84,750▲4.2% | $41,627▲59.5% | $41,627▲59.5% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $98,624▲42.7% | $81,302▲2.7% | $26,099▲173% | $26,099▲173% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $69,118 | $79,162 | $9,562 | $9,562 | 990EZ |
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 · $72K total
6 grants to Westerville Visitors & Convention Bureau totaling $72K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Carmel Health System | Community benefit | 2019 | $20,000 |
| Mount Carmel Health System | Community benefit | 2018 | $18,800 |
| Mount Carmel Health System | Community benefit | 2017 | $10,000 |
| Mount Carmel Health System | Community benefit | 2016 | $9,320 |
| Mount Carmel Health System | Community benefit | 2015 | $7,000 |
| Mount Carmel Health System | Community benefit | 2014 | $7,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Westerville Visitors & Convention Bureau a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Westerville Visitors & Convention Bureau is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1233383, based in Westerville, Ohio.
- What is Westerville Visitors & Convention Bureau's EIN?
- Westerville Visitors & Convention Bureau's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1233383.
- How much revenue does Westerville Visitors & Convention Bureau report?
- Westerville Visitors & Convention Bureau reported $186,858 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Westerville Visitors & Convention Bureau have?
- CharityIndex grades Westerville Visitors & Convention Bureau B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Westerville Visitors & Convention Bureau (EIN 31-1233383) 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.