Civic Intelligence

Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau Inc

EIN 04-3158302 • 501(c)6 • Lowell, MA

Profile

The bureau was established to stimulate the region's economy by promoting and increasing tourism.

97 University AvenueLowell, MA 01854

www.merrimackvalley.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

76th percentile

0.26x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

81st percentile

0.32x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

19th percentile

-8.7%

Higher net margin than 19% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

26th percentile

-5.0%

Faster asset growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

4th percentile

-32%

Faster revenue growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets76th percentile

Assets

Down

$641,432

Down $240,925 (-27%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$225,397

Down $6,986 (-3.0%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$416,035

Down $233,939 (-36%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue81st percentileNet Margin19th percentile

Revenue

Down

$572,772

Down $163,271 (-22%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$806,711

Up $6,768 (+0.8%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$233,939

Down $170,039 (-266%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth26th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $284,593Liabilities 2011: $31,497Net Assets 2011: $253,0962011Assets 2012: $311,985Liabilities 2012: $52,959Net Assets 2012: $259,0262012Assets 2013: $342,326Liabilities 2013: $77,203Net Assets 2013: $265,1232013Assets 2014: $354,237Liabilities 2014: $84,692Net Assets 2014: $269,5452014Assets 2015: $334,940Liabilities 2015: $91,062Net Assets 2015: $243,8782015Assets 2016: $370,856Liabilities 2016: $111,167Net Assets 2016: $259,6892016Assets 2017: $373,095Liabilities 2017: $114,748Net Assets 2017: $258,3472017Assets 2018: $461,253Liabilities 2018: $139,240Net Assets 2018: $322,0132018Assets 2019: $490,020Liabilities 2019: $165,955Net Assets 2019: $324,0652019Assets 2020: $410,274Liabilities 2020: $105,696Net Assets 2020: $304,5782020Assets 2021: $470,161Liabilities 2021: $149,754Net Assets 2021: $320,4072021Assets 2022: $928,554Liabilities 2022: $178,290Net Assets 2022: $750,2642022Assets 2023: $882,357Liabilities 2023: $232,383Net Assets 2023: $649,9742023Assets 2024: $641,432Liabilities 2024: $225,397Net Assets 2024: $416,0352024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$641,432
Liabilities$225,397
Net Assets$416,035
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth4th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $764,677Expenses 2011: $762,202Net Income 2011: $2,4752011Expenses 2012: $947,9812012Revenue 2013: $898,605Expenses 2013: $892,508Net Income 2013: $6,0972013Revenue 2014: $1,047,860Expenses 2014: $1,043,438Net Income 2014: $4,4222014Revenue 2015: $873,947Expenses 2015: $899,614Net Income 2015: -$25,6672015Revenue 2016: $970,320Expenses 2016: $954,509Net Income 2016: $15,8112016Revenue 2017: $813,607Expenses 2017: $814,949Net Income 2017: -$1,3422017Revenue 2018: $946,769Expenses 2018: $883,103Net Income 2018: $63,6662018Revenue 2019: $1,058,829Expenses 2019: $1,056,777Net Income 2019: $2,0522019Revenue 2020: $941,920Expenses 2020: $961,407Net Income 2020: -$19,4872020Revenue 2021: $516,348Expenses 2021: $500,519Net Income 2021: $15,8292021Revenue 2022: $1,088,974Expenses 2022: $659,117Net Income 2022: $429,8572022Revenue 2023: $736,043Expenses 2023: $799,943Net Income 2023: -$63,9002023Revenue 2024: $572,772Expenses 2024: $806,711Net Income 2024: -$233,9392024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$572,772
Expenses$806,711
Net Income-$233,939
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$641,432
Liabilities
$225,397
Net assets
$416,035
Revenue
$572,772
Expenses
$806,711
Net income
-$233,939
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.64$0.23$0.42$0.57$0.81$0.23
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.88$0.23$0.65$0.74$0.80$0.06
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.93$0.18$0.75$1.09$0.66$0.43
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.15$0.32$0.52$0.50$0.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.41$0.11$0.30$0.94$0.96$0.02
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.17$0.32$1.06$1.06$0.00
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.46$0.14$0.32$0.95$0.88$0.06
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.11$0.26$0.81$0.81$0.00
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.11$0.26$0.97$0.95$0.02
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.33$0.09$0.24$0.87$0.90$0.03
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.08$0.27$1.05$1.04$0.00
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.34$0.08$0.27$0.90$0.89$0.01
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.31$0.05$0.26$0.95
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.28$0.03$0.25$0.76$0.76$0.00
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Feb 6, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$572,772
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The bureau was established to stimulate the region's economy by promoting and increasing tourism.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$655,597$467,407▼ $188,190
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$215,732$151,387▼ $64,345
Accounts Receivable$2,290$13,699▲ $11,409
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$4,936$5,119▲ $183
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,801$3,820▲ $19
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$882,357$641,432▼ $240,925
Other Assets Total$1$0▼ $1
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$212,298$219,113▲ $6,815
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$19,422$5,621▼ $13,801
Deferred Revenue$663$663→ $0
Total Liabilities$232,383$225,397▼ $6,986
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$212,527$252,895▲ $40,368
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$437,447$163,140▼ $274,307
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$649,974$416,035▼ $233,939
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$882,357$641,432▼ $240,925

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$2,488$11,718$14,206
Leasehold Improvements$1,332$4,588$5,920
Other Land Buildings-$5,000$5,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Beth WilliamsChairman
Alex CastillejaBoard member
Allison CarterBoard member
Casey HaggertyBoard member
Christina PappasBoard member
Courtney BettsBoard member
Dave LezenskiBoard member
Janet GlonskaBoard member
Janet LeggatBoard member
Jeff WeggemenBoard member
Jessica MuradianBoard member
Keith VaskeBoard member
Melisa TintocalisBoard member
Sandhya IyerBoard member
Scott PlathBoard member
Mackenzie ClaflinClerk
Darren BissoTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$533,228
Program Service Revenue
$36,886
Investment Income
$2,658
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$23,182
Change in Net Assets
$-233,939

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$572,772
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$572,772
Total Revenue per Form 990
$572,772
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$646,077
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$160,634
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising$358,686--$358,686
Other Salaries and Wages$133,870$14,874-$148,744
Office Expenses$30,192$5,837-$36,029
All Other Expenses$17,283$2,044-$19,327
Fees for Services Accounting-$19,268-$19,268
Insurance$11,454$1,273-$12,727
Occupancy$11,120$1,236-$12,356
Payroll Taxes$10,701$1,189-$11,890
Other Expenses$8,249$105-$8,354
Depreciation Depletion---$2,456
Total Functional Expenses$758,429$45,826$0$806,711

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$806,711
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$806,711
Total Expenses per Form 990$806,711
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Reserves$219,112
Rounding$1
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The finance committee of the Organization reviews Form 990 individually and then collectively with the outside auditor. All of the Organization's officers are also members of the finance committee.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Compliance with the Organization's conflict of interest policy is monitored by the Board of Directors and the Executive Director. All applicable parties are required to annually cerfity compliance with the policy.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“Compensation for the Executive Director is determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors on an annual basis. The Executive Director's compensation level is based on a thorough performance evaluation and by comparision to other organizations' compensation levels. The work of the Compensation Committee is documented in writing. The Executive Director recommends salary levels for other employees that are reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors as part of the annual budget approval policy.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public by request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and
EIN
04-3158302
Phone
9784596150
Address
97 University Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854

Signing Officer

Name
Darren Bisso
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2025-02-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Darren Bisso
Formed
1992
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
17
Independent Board Members
17
Employees
3

Preparer

Firm
Stafford Gaudet & Associates LLC
Address
19 Fletcher St PO Box 367, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Preparer
Brian J Stafford CPA MST
Phone
9782500300
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The finance committee of the Organization reviews Form 990 individually and then collectively with the outside auditor. All of the Organization's officers are also members of the finance committee.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Compliance with the Organization's conflict of interest policy is monitored by the Board of Directors and the Executive Director. All applicable parties are required to annually cerfity compliance with the policy.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Compensation for the Executive Director is determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors on an annual basis. The Executive Director's compensation level is based on a thorough performance evaluation and by comparision to other organizations' compensation levels. The work of the Compensation Committee is documented in writing. The Executive Director recommends salary levels for other employees that are reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors as part of the annual budget approval policy.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public by request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b

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