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Visit Hershey & Harrisburg

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 25-1796866

Jul 01, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018 • Filed on Dec 18, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.VISITHERSHEYHARRISBURG.ORG

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3211 North Front Street Ste 301-aHarrisburg, PA 17110

(717) 231-7788

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

9th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2018 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

9th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2018 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

40th percentile

1.4%

Higher net margin than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

63rd percentile

$176,328

Higher top officer pay than 63% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.0% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

40th percentile

-0.3%

Faster asset growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2018

Revenue Growth

67th percentile

8.1%

Faster revenue growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets9th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,331,550

Down $8,001 (-0.6%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$1,331,550

Down $8,001 (-0.6%) from 2016

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue9th percentileNet Margin40th percentile

Revenue

Up

$4,400,724

Up $637,302 (+17%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$4,337,208

Up $449,668 (+12%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$63,516

Up $187,634 (+151%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth40th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2016: $1,339,551Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $1,339,5512016Assets 2018: $1,331,550Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $1,331,5502018Assets 2019: $1,085,517Liabilities 2019: $2,239Net Assets 2019: $1,083,2782019Assets 2020: $1,553,541Liabilities 2020: $288Net Assets 2020: $1,553,2532020Assets 2021: $1,690,314Liabilities 2021: $283,457Net Assets 2021: $1,406,8572021Assets 2022: $1,673,355Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $1,673,3552022Assets 2023: $1,832,944Liabilities 2023: $594Net Assets 2023: $1,832,3502023Assets 2024: $1,879,711Liabilities 2024: $634Net Assets 2024: $1,879,0772024Assets 2025: $1,506,835Liabilities 2025: $921Net Assets 2025: $1,505,9142025

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$1,331,550
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,331,550
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth67th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2016: $3,763,422Expenses 2016: $3,887,540Net Income 2016: -$124,1182016Revenue 2018: $4,400,724Expenses 2018: $4,337,208Net Income 2018: $63,5162018Revenue 2019: $4,481,613Expenses 2019: $4,729,885Net Income 2019: -$248,2722019Revenue 2020: $3,903,542Expenses 2020: $3,433,567Net Income 2020: $469,9752020Revenue 2021: $2,339,831Expenses 2021: $2,486,227Net Income 2021: -$146,3962021Revenue 2022: $4,558,132Expenses 2022: $4,237,803Net Income 2022: $320,3292022Revenue 2023: $4,860,707Expenses 2023: $4,771,683Net Income 2023: $89,0242023Revenue 2024: $4,977,441Expenses 2024: $4,986,388Net Income 2024: -$8,9472024Revenue 2025: $5,067,150Expenses 2025: $5,434,349Net Income 2025: -$367,1992025

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$4,400,724
Expenses$4,337,208
Net Income$63,516
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018
Signed
Dec 18, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$4,407,237
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To generate economic growth and stability for the pennsylvania counties of dauphin and perry through the marketing and promotion of the hershey and harrisburg region.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,109,486$1,171,532▲ $62,046
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$142,645$144,115▲ $1,470
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$200$200→ $0
Total Assets$1,268,034$1,331,550▲ $63,516
Other Assets Total$15,703$15,703→ $0
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,268,034$1,331,550▲ $63,516
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,268,034$1,331,550▲ $63,516
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,268,034$1,331,550▲ $63,516

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$106,459$372,132$478,591
Leasehold Improvements$37,656$2,374$40,030
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay63rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Mary E SmithPresident/ceFT$158,962$17,366$176,328
Mary E SmithPresident/CEO-$145,484$30,844$176,328
Sue KuniskyVP of OperatFT$103,677$5,944$109,621

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Randy WhitakerChairman
George ConnorVice Chair
Barry KiddDirector
Brewer ListerDirector
Janet RozziDirector
Megan RobyDirector
Michael WilsonDirector
Peter ChiccarineDirector
Phil GuarnoDirector
David BlackImm. Past Ch
Clinton M CullisonSecretary
Lisa StokesTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,093,763
Program Service Revenue
$302,350
Investment Income
$1,311
Other Revenue
$3,300
Change in Net Assets
$63,516

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,407,237
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-6,513
Other Revenue Adjustments
$-6,513
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,407,237
Total Revenue per Form 990
$4,400,724
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,886,929
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,450,279
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising---$1,682,146
Other Salaries and Wages---$965,843
Other Employee Benefits---$219,942
Fees for Services Other---$178,172
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees---$176,328
Conferences and Meetings---$150,901
Occupancy---$146,750
Travel---$112,923
Payroll Taxes---$88,166
Office Expenses---$61,895
Information Technology---$55,622
Fees for Services Management---$42,358
Depreciation Depletion---$38,527
Other Expenses---$32,222
All Other Expenses---$22,761
Fees for Services Accounting---$12,500
Fees for Services Legal---$11,411
Insurance---$5,715
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$4,337,208

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$4,343,721
Expenses per Audited Statements$4,337,208
Total Expenses per Form 990$4,337,208
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$6,513
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
In-house lobbying only
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
Yes
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 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
No
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 6

“Any individual, partner, corporation, or government entity who has an interest in tourism, or who is actively engaged in travel and/or tourism business in pennsylvania or the surrounding states may be a member upon payment of calculated dues.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7A

“The board is voted upon by the members at the organization's annual meeting.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The individual in charge of financial records reviews the 990 before it is filed.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“The organization requires officers and directors to complete a conflict of interest annually. Any conflicts of interest are evaluated separately based upon the facts and circumstances involved for each case.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The current chair of the organization reviews the goals, financials and performance for the organization. The executive committee is consulted for additional input. In addition, the organization reviews the 990 of similar tourism promotions agencies and the organization also receives an annual compensation survey taken by a nationwide organization. The president's salary is included in the president's annual review signed by the board chair.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Visit Hershey & Harrisburg
EIN
25-1796866
Phone
7172317788
Address
3211 NORTH FRONT STREET STE 301-A, HARRISBURG, PA 17110

Signing Officer

Name
Mary E Smith
Title
President/CEO
Phone
7172317788
Signed
2018-12-18
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Mary E Smith
Formed
1996
Legal Domicile
Pa
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
17
Volunteers
50

Preparer

Firm
Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz
Address
210 GRANDVIEW AVE, CAMP HILL, PA 17011-1706
Preparer
John W Bonawitz
Phone
7177617171
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XI, Line 4B

“Loss on disposal of fixed assets -6,513”

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XII, Line 2D

“Loss on disposal of fixed assets 6,513”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ANNUALLY. ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE EVALUATED SEPARATELY BASED UPON THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES INVOLVED FOR EACH CASE.
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,331,550
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1,331,550
Revenue
$4,400,724
Expenses
$4,337,208
Net income
$63,516
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.51$0.00$1.51$5.07$5.43$0.37
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.88$0.00$1.88$4.98$4.99$0.01
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.83$0.00$1.83$4.86$4.77$0.09
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.67$0.00$1.67$4.56$4.24$0.32
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.69$0.28$1.41$2.34$2.49$0.15
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.55$0.00$1.55$3.90$3.43$0.47
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.09$0.00$1.08$4.48$4.73$0.25
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.33$0.00$1.33$4.40$4.34$0.06
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.34$0.00$1.34$3.76$3.89$0.12