Civic Intelligence

Ridgecrest Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 77-0308490

Oct 01, 2023 to Sep 30, 2024 • Filed on Feb 19, 2025

Organization Profilewww.visitdeserts.com
880 N China Lake Ave BRidgecrest, CA 93555

(760) 375-8202

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

64th percentile

0.13x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

52nd percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

12th percentile

-14%

Higher net margin than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

49th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 49% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

4th percentile

-39%

Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

83rd percentile

27%

Faster revenue growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets64th percentile

Assets

Down

$348,175

Down $220,779 (-39%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$301,643

Down $111,801 (-27%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$46,532

Down $108,978 (-70%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue52nd percentileNet Margin12th percentile

Revenue

Up

$796,376

Up $171,637 (+27%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$908,177

Up $248,639 (+38%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$111,801

Down $77,002 (-221%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth4th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2012: $31,977Liabilities 2012: $28,2162012Assets 2013: $32,357Liabilities 2013: $53,577Net Assets 2013: -$21,2202013Assets 2014: $80,232Liabilities 2014: $46,722Net Assets 2014: $33,5102014Assets 2015: $143,408Liabilities 2015: $32,351Net Assets 2015: $111,0572015Assets 2016: $146,304Liabilities 2016: $30,579Net Assets 2016: $115,7252016Assets 2017: $112,326Liabilities 2017: $20,016Net Assets 2017: $92,3102017Assets 2018: $109,650Liabilities 2018: $9,347Net Assets 2018: $100,3032018Assets 2019: $130,179Liabilities 2019: $20,940Net Assets 2019: $109,2392019Assets 2020: $167,450Liabilities 2020: $112,457Net Assets 2020: $54,9932020Assets 2021: $321,301Liabilities 2021: $257,764Net Assets 2021: $63,5372021Assets 2022: $654,401Liabilities 2022: $206,158Net Assets 2022: $448,2432022Assets 2023: $568,954Liabilities 2023: $155,510Net Assets 2023: $413,4442023Assets 2024: $348,175Liabilities 2024: $46,532Net Assets 2024: $301,6432024Assets 2025: $805,242Liabilities 2025: $20,744Net Assets 2025: $784,4982025

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$348,175
Liabilities$46,532
Net Assets$301,643
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth83rd percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2012: $156,065Expenses 2012: $194,655Net Income 2012: -$38,5902012Revenue 2013: $166,263Expenses 2013: $191,244Net Income 2013: -$24,9812013Revenue 2014: $279,854Expenses 2014: $278,391Net Income 2014: $1,4632014Revenue 2015: $345,685Expenses 2015: $268,138Net Income 2015: $77,5472015Revenue 2016: $279,238Expenses 2016: $274,570Net Income 2016: $4,6682016Revenue 2017: $350,991Expenses 2017: $374,406Net Income 2017: -$23,4152017Revenue 2018: $453,205Expenses 2018: $445,212Net Income 2018: $7,9932018Revenue 2019: $483,834Expenses 2019: $474,898Net Income 2019: $8,9362019Revenue 2020: $397,513Expenses 2020: $451,759Net Income 2020: -$54,2462020Revenue 2021: $504,032Expenses 2021: $495,488Net Income 2021: $8,5442021Revenue 2022: $1,227,770Expenses 2022: $843,064Net Income 2022: $384,7062022Revenue 2023: $624,739Expenses 2023: $659,538Net Income 2023: -$34,7992023Revenue 2024: $796,376Expenses 2024: $908,177Net Income 2024: -$111,8012024Revenue 2025: $1,513,676Expenses 2025: $1,037,354Net Income 2025: $476,3222025

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$796,376
Expenses$908,177
Net Income-$111,801
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2023 to Sep 30, 2024
Signed
Feb 19, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$796,376
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The purpose of the ridgecrest area convention and visitors bureau is to promote the city of ridgecrest and its continued economic growth.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$344,890$312,027▼ $32,863
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$129,151$14,214▼ $114,937
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$86,197$12,585▼ $73,612
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$8,474$8,474→ $0
Accounts Receivable$242$875▲ $633
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$568,954$348,175▼ $220,779
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$152,082$33,743▼ $118,339
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,428$12,789▲ $9,361
Total Liabilities$155,510$46,532▼ $108,978
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$413,444$301,643▼ $111,801
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$413,444$301,643▼ $111,801
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$568,954$348,175▼ $220,779

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$249,162$61,677$310,839
Other Land Buildings$52,975$179,104$232,079
Equipment$9,890$65,846$75,736
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay49th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Bill FarrisChairman
Solomon RajaratnamAlt Director
Aladdin ObiedDirector
Charlotte FoisyDirector
Dan JuarezDirector
Jennifer RicketsDirector
Jim NicholsSecretary/treas
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,900
Other Revenue
$794,476
Change in Net Assets
$-111,801
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$808,433
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$99,744
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising$449,783--$449,783
Other Salaries and Wages$62,326$31,116-$93,442
Occupancy$69,821--$69,821
All Other Expenses$48,091--$48,091
Depreciation Depletion---$38,481
Fees for Services Legal$23,378--$23,378
Insurance$5,970$2,981-$8,951
Interest$6,689--$6,689
Other Expenses$6,482--$6,482
Payroll Taxes$4,203$2,099-$6,302
Office Expenses$6,294--$6,294
Travel$2,544--$2,544
Total Functional Expenses$833,500$36,196$0$908,177
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
Construction Loan Current$20,698
Compensated Absences$7,056
Cares Act - Ppp Loan Current$5,378
Sales Tax Payable$611
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“Members vote for nominees to serve on the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7B

“Bylaws subject to appoval by members.”

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

“After the year end financial statements and the tax return are completed, the accountant and management meet to review the year end financial statements and the tax return. After the management meeting, the year end financial statements and the tax return are presented to the entire board of directors. After the board of directors meeting, the tax return is filed.”

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

“An annual conflict of interest disclosure form is completed. Any conflicts are then resovlved by the board of directors.”

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

“No compensation in excess of $120,000. However, all compensation is reviewed and approved by the board of directors.”

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

“No compensation in excess of $120,000. However, all compensation is reviewed and approved by the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“UPON REQUEST”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ridgecrest Area Convention
EIN
77-0308490
Phone
7603758202
Address
880 N CHINA LAKE AVE B, RIDGECREST, CA 93555

Signing Officer

Name
Bill Farris
Title
Chairman
Signed
2025-02-19
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Bill Farris
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
5

Preparer

Firm
Burkey Cox Evans & Bradford
Address
1058 W AVENUE M14, PALMDALE, CA 93551
Preparer
Laura A Bradford CPA
Phone
6612672005
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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$348,175
Liabilities
$46,532
Net assets
$301,643
Revenue
$796,376
Expenses
$908,177
Net income
-$111,801
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.81$0.02$0.78$1.51$1.04$0.48
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.05$0.30$0.80$0.91$0.11
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.57$0.16$0.41$0.62$0.66$0.03
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.65$0.21$0.45$1.23$0.84$0.38
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.26$0.06$0.50$0.50$0.01
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$0.11$0.05$0.40$0.45$0.05
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.02$0.11$0.48$0.47$0.01
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$0.01$0.10$0.45$0.45$0.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$0.02$0.09$0.35$0.37$0.02
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.03$0.12$0.28$0.27$0.00
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.03$0.11$0.35$0.27$0.08
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.05$0.03$0.28$0.28$0.00
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.03$0.05$0.02$0.17$0.19$0.02
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.03$0.03$0.16$0.19$0.04