Convention Visitors Bureau of Greater Portland
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What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU OF GREATER PORTLAND IS TO STIMULATE THE ECONOMIC VITALITY OF GREATER PORTLAND BY SOLICITING AND SERVICING CONVENTIONS, MEETINGS, GROUPS, AND VISITORS BY PROMOTING GREATER PORTLAND AS A PREFERRED DESTINATION.
- Income
- $726,482
- Spending
- $794,631
- Employees
- 28
- Volunteers
- 26
- Highest pay
- $49,231, president, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- EXECUTION OF MARKETING SCOPE OF WORK DETAILED IN TOURISM MARKETING GRANT FROM THE MAINE OFFICE OF TOURISM. THE ORGANIZATION WRITES AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS TO BE USED IN SUPPORT OF ITS EXEMPT MISSION. GRANT ACTIVITIES INCLUDED DEVELOPING DESTINATION MARKETING MATERIALS, PLACING DESTINATION ADVERTISING IN VARIOUS MEDIA, AND DISTRIBUTION OF VISITOR GUIDES.
- THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU PRODUCES A VISITORS GUIDE OF THE GREATER PORTLAND AREA. THE GUIDE IS AVAILABLE FOR FREE TO VISITORS AND CONVENTION ATTENDEES. THE GUIDE OFFERS SUGGESTIONS ON WHAT TO SEE, AVAILABLE TOURS, WHERE TO DINE, AND PLACES TO STAY IN THE AREA. THE GUIDE IS A FULL COMPENDIUM OF INFORMATION A VISITOR WOULD FIND USEFUL FOR PLANNING THEIR STAY AND ENJOYING THE REGION TO THEIR FULLEST.
- STAFFING AT THREE VISITOR CENTERS - THE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU OPERATES THREE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS (TWO OF THEM SEASONALLY) IN STRATEGIC LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE PORTLAND AREA. VISITOR INFORMATION SPECIALISTS ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT WHAT THERE IS TO SEE AND DO IN THE GREATER PORTLAND REGION, SERVING AS AN INVALUABLE RESOURCE TO THE TRAVELING PUBLIC. VISITOR CENTER STAFF PROVIDE A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT WHICH IS CRUCIAL TO MAINTAINING PORTLANDS REPUTATION AS AN ATTRACTIVE TOURISM DESTINATION. SPECIALISTS WHO CAN REFER VISITORS TO APPROPRIATE ACCOMMODATIONS, RESTAURANTS, AND ATTRACTIONS ARE A VALUABLE RESOURCE FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES WHICH RELY ON TOURISM DOLLARS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1987.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau Inc (Miami, FL), EIN 59-2383735. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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