Civic Intelligence

Blue Water Area Convention & Visitors Bu & Visitors Bureau

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 38-2596178

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on May 10, 2016

Organization ProfileWWW.BLUEWATER.ORG
500 Thomas Edison ParkwayPort Huron, MI 48060

(810) 987-8687

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

18th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

20th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

86th percentile

17%

Higher net margin than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

27th percentile

$72,166

Higher top officer pay than 27% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.1% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

65th percentile

7.3%

Faster asset growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

28th percentile

-2.5%

Faster revenue growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets18th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,514,905

Up $102,675 (+7.3%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$1,497,733

Up $138,444 (+10%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$17,172

Down $35,769 (-68%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue20th percentileNet Margin86th percentile

Revenue

Down

$792,192

Down $20,176 (-2.5%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$653,748

Up $139,562 (+27%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

$138,444

Down $159,738 (-54%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth65th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $361,543Liabilities 2010: $18,569Net Assets 2010: $342,9742010Assets 2011: $521,190Liabilities 2011: $49,711Net Assets 2011: $471,4792011Assets 2012: $802,920Liabilities 2012: $11,050Net Assets 2012: $791,8702012Assets 2013: $1,090,665Liabilities 2013: $29,558Net Assets 2013: $1,061,1072013Assets 2014: $1,412,230Liabilities 2014: $52,941Net Assets 2014: $1,359,2892014Assets 2015: $1,514,905Liabilities 2015: $17,172Net Assets 2015: $1,497,7332015Assets 2016: $1,590,002Liabilities 2016: $16,512Net Assets 2016: $1,573,4902016Assets 2017: $1,662,893Liabilities 2017: $34,554Net Assets 2017: $1,628,3392017Assets 2018: $1,769,496Liabilities 2018: $17,069Net Assets 2018: $1,752,4272018Assets 2019: $1,852,461Liabilities 2019: $7,269Net Assets 2019: $1,845,1922019Assets 2020: $1,896,702Liabilities 2020: $13,788Net Assets 2020: $1,882,9142020Assets 2021: $2,133,346Liabilities 2021: $10,110Net Assets 2021: $2,123,2362021Assets 2022: $2,170,625Liabilities 2022: $6,741Net Assets 2022: $2,163,8842022Assets 2023: $2,171,505Liabilities 2023: $9,775Net Assets 2023: $2,161,7302023Assets 2024: $2,276,391Liabilities 2024: $48,246Net Assets 2024: $2,228,1452024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$1,514,905
Liabilities$17,172
Net Assets$1,497,733
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth28th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $391,2492010Expenses 2011: $336,2162011Revenue 2012: $696,337Expenses 2012: $375,946Net Income 2012: $320,3912012Revenue 2013: $701,632Expenses 2013: $432,395Net Income 2013: $269,2372013Revenue 2014: $812,368Expenses 2014: $514,186Net Income 2014: $298,1822014Revenue 2015: $792,192Expenses 2015: $653,748Net Income 2015: $138,4442015Revenue 2016: $807,395Expenses 2016: $731,638Net Income 2016: $75,7572016Revenue 2017: $795,357Expenses 2017: $740,508Net Income 2017: $54,8492017Revenue 2018: $817,796Expenses 2018: $693,708Net Income 2018: $124,0882018Revenue 2019: $826,076Expenses 2019: $733,311Net Income 2019: $92,7652019Revenue 2020: $515,923Expenses 2020: $478,201Net Income 2020: $37,7222020Revenue 2021: $919,970Expenses 2021: $679,648Net Income 2021: $240,3222021Revenue 2022: $1,009,554Expenses 2022: $968,906Net Income 2022: $40,6482022Revenue 2023: $1,020,174Expenses 2023: $1,022,328Net Income 2023: -$2,1542023Revenue 2024: $1,134,831Expenses 2024: $1,068,416Net Income 2024: $66,4152024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$792,192
Expenses$653,748
Net Income$138,444
Open 2015 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
May 10, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$792,192
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The bureau is a destination marketing organization dedicated to promoting st. Clair county as a desirable convention and family tourism destination. We will serve as a catalyst to bring together all area stakeholders, educating them on the mutual benefits of cooperation. We will market sustainable tourism programs, thus supporting increased revenues generated by room nights. This, in turn, will strengthen the economic base of the entire community.

The promotion of tourism in the st. Clair county, michigan area. Promotion includes conventions & meetings, trade shows, billboards, radio and print ads listing a calendar of local events.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$1,359,289$1,497,733▲ $138,444
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,198,547$1,295,331▲ $96,784
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$160,000$144,400▼ $15,600
Accounts Receivable$50,354$49,157▼ $1,197
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$24,533▲ $24,533
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$3,329$1,484▼ $1,845
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$1,412,230$1,514,905▲ $102,675
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$25,641$12,172▼ $13,469
Deferred Revenue$27,300$5,000▼ $22,300
Total Liabilities$52,941$17,172▼ $35,769
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,359,289$1,497,733▲ $138,444
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,412,230$1,514,905▲ $102,675

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$24,533$7,362$31,895
Equipment$0$2,523$2,523
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay27th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Marci FogalPresidentFT$72,166$72,166

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Lyle DavisChairperson
James CurrierVice Chairperson
Debbie StokanDirector
Jeff BohmDirector
John KuitheDirector
Keith KirkwoodDirector
Lee JonesDirector
Valerie SkotcherDirector
Thomas ErdTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$769,470
Investment Income
$3,005
Other Revenue
$19,717
Change in Net Assets
$138,444
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$455,631
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$198,117
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising---$190,690
Other Salaries and Wages---$109,304
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees---$72,166
Occupancy---$26,555
Payroll Taxes---$14,617
Office Expenses---$11,324
Fees for Services Accounting---$10,785
Depreciation Depletion---$4,932
Fees for Services Legal---$3,125
Pension Plan Contributions---$2,030
Other Expenses---$110
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$653,748
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
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 11

“President and chairperson review form 990 with outside certified public accountant”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Open to the hotel/motel owners, the main stakeholders.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Blue Water Area Convention
EIN
38-2596178
Phone
8109878687
Address
500 THOMAS EDISON PARKWAY, PORT HURON, MI 48060

Signing Officer

Name
Marci Fogal
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8109878687
Signed
2016-05-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Marci Fogal
Formed
1980
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
6
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Frohm Kelley Butler & Ryan Pc
Address
333 FORT STREET, PORT HURON, MI 48060
Preparer
Michael T Kelley
Phone
8109872727
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,514,905
Liabilities
$17,172
Net assets
$1,497,733
Revenue
$792,192
Expenses
$653,748
Net income
$138,444
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.28$0.05$2.23$1.13$1.07$0.07
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.17$0.01$2.16$1.02$1.02$0.00
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.17$0.01$2.16$1.01$0.97$0.04
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.13$0.01$2.12$0.92$0.68$0.24
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.90$0.01$1.88$0.52$0.48$0.04
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.85$0.01$1.85$0.83$0.73$0.09
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.77$0.02$1.75$0.82$0.69$0.12
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.66$0.03$1.63$0.80$0.74$0.05
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.59$0.02$1.57$0.81$0.73$0.08
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.51$0.02$1.50$0.79$0.65$0.14
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.41$0.05$1.36$0.81$0.51$0.30
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.09$0.03$1.06$0.70$0.43$0.27
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.80$0.01$0.79$0.70$0.38$0.32
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.52$0.05$0.47$0.34
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.36$0.02$0.34$0.39