Liabilities / Assets
39th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 39% of similar nonprofits.
Council Bluffs Convention and Visitors Bureau
990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 46-3773241
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.03x
Liabilities / Revenue
28th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 28% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
69th percentile
Higher net margin than 69% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
39th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 39% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
96th percentile
Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
95th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$135,031
Up $59,492 (+79%) from 2014
Net Assets
Up$130,588
Up $55,049 (+73%) from 2014
Liabilities
Up$4,443
Up $4,443 from 2014
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$601,516
Up $232,290 (+63%) from 2014
Expenses
Up$546,467
Up $252,780 (+86%) from 2014
Net Income
Down$55,049
Down $20,490 (-27%) from 2014
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jul 1, 2014 to Jun 30, 2015
- Signed
- Dec 21, 2015
- Return Version
- 2014v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $639,983
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The Council Bluffs Convention and Visitors Bureau conducts a comprehensive marketing program for the purpose of promoting Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County in a manner that results in a positive economic impact through travel, visiting and meeting in Council Bluffs.
The council bluffs convention and visitors bureau conducts a comprehensive marketing program for the purpose of promoting the area in a manner that results in a positive economic impact for the city of council bluffs and pottawattamie county.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $75,539 | $125,725 | ▲ $50,186 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | - | $9,306 | - |
| Total Assets | $75,539 | $135,031 | ▲ $59,492 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | - | $4,443 | - |
| Total Liabilities | $0 | $4,443 | ▲ $4,443 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $75,539 | $130,588 | ▲ $55,049 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $75,539 | $130,588 | ▲ $55,049 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $75,539 | $135,031 | ▲ $59,492 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Land Buildings | $9,306 | $1,117 | $10,423 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Monty Terhune | President |
| Bill Vanderpool | Director |
| Cindy Thompson | Director |
| George Poulos | Director |
| Kori Nelson | Director |
| Bryan Biederman | Past Preside |
| Deb Bass | Vice Preside |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $601,516
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $0
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $26,855
- Change in Net Assets
- $55,049
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $361,023 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $185,444 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising | - | - | - | $191,526 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | - | - | - | $95,782 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | - | - | $63,095 |
| Office Expenses | - | - | - | $32,517 |
| Occupancy | - | - | - | $19,983 |
| All Other Expenses | - | - | - | $17,248 |
| Payroll Taxes | - | - | - | $13,803 |
| Other Employee Benefits | - | - | - | $12,764 |
| Travel | - | - | - | $11,672 |
| Other Expenses | - | - | - | $7,541 |
| Insurance | - | - | - | $4,189 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | - | - | $3,826 |
| Fees for Services Other | - | - | - | $1,425 |
| Depreciation Depletion | - | - | - | $1,117 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $546,467 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- Yes
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $38,467 |
| Fundraising Gross Income | $38,467 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Fundraising Events
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gambler Fun | $38,467 | $38,467 | $38,467 | $0 |
| Total Events | $38,467 | $38,467 | $38,467 | - |
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
- Yes
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- Yes
- 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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7A
“The mayor of council bluffs selects or appoints the board members. The city council of council bluffs approves through a vote the selected or appointed board members.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B
“The organization does not provide the form 990 to the board of directors prior to filing. The form is reviewed and approved by the executive director of the organization.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A
“Council bluffs convention and visitors bureau surveys salaries from the destination marketing industry and hires a consultant to assist in providing recommendations regarding the salaries for the executive director and staff. In addition, calls are made to other organizations with executive directors in the local area and within the state to determine salaries in the region.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B
“Council bluffs convention and visitors bureau surveys salaries from the destination marketing industry and hires a consultant to assist in providing recommendations regarding the salaries for the executive director and staff. In addition, calls are made to other organizations with executive directors in the local area and within the state to determine salaries in the region.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19
“All governing documents and financial statements are provided upon request. The documents can be picked up at the business office or mailed. The form 990 is available upon request or on the guidestar.org website.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Council Bluffs Convention and
- EIN
- 46-3773241
- Address
- 400 WILLOW AVE STE 2C, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503
Signing Officer
- Name
- Mark Eckman
- Title
- Executive Director
- Signed
- 2015-12-21
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Mark Eckman
- Formed
- 2014
- Legal Domicile
- Ia
- Voting Board Members
- 7
- Independent Board Members
- 7
- Employees
- 3
Preparer
- Firm
- Dickinson & Clark Cpas Pc
- Address
- 533 S MAIN STREET, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503-6508
- Preparer
- Sharon K Blaha
- Phone
- 7123282600
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
“The council bluffs convention and visitors bureau conducts a comprehensive marketing program for the purpose of promoting the area in a manner that results in a positive economic impact for the city of council bluffs and pottawattamie county.”
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT PROVIDE THE FORM 990 TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING. THE FORM IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ORGANIZATION. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | COUNCIL BLUFFS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU SURVEYS SALARIES FROM THE DESTINATION MARKETING INDUSTRY AND HIRES A CONSULTANT TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE SALARIES FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND STAFF. IN ADDITION, CALLS ARE MADE TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WITH EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS IN THE LOCAL AREA AND WITHIN THE STATE TO DETERMINE SALARIES IN THE REGION. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | COUNCIL BLUFFS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU SURVEYS SALARIES FROM THE DESTINATION MARKETING INDUSTRY AND HIRES A CONSULTANT TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE SALARIES FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND STAFF. IN ADDITION, CALLS ARE MADE TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WITH EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS IN THE LOCAL AREA AND WITHIN THE STATE TO DETERMINE SALARIES IN THE REGION. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. THE DOCUMENTS CAN BE PICKED UP AT THE BUSINESS OFFICE OR MAILED. THE FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST OR ON THE GUIDESTAR.ORG WEBSITE. |
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Filings
Displayed year
2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $135,031
- Liabilities
- $4,443
- Net assets
- $130,588
- Revenue
- $601,516
- Expenses
- $546,467
- Net income
- $55,049