Athens County Convention and Visitors Bureau Inc
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What it says it does
TO CREATE POSITIVE ECONOMIC IMPACTS THAT BENEFIT ATHENS COUNTY BY PROMOTING ATHENS COUNTY AS A DESTINATION FOR LEISURE, BUSINESS, AND GROUP TRAVELERS; DEVELOP, INSERT AND DISTRIBUTE ADVERTISING, MARKETING AND PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS TO CREATE AWARENESS OF ATHENS COUNTY AS A DESTINATION; UTILIZE A COUNTY AND CITY LODGING TAX INCOME; OPERATE A COUNTY-WIDE CVB; OPERATE A COUNTY VISITORS CENTER.
- Income
- $1.0 million
- Spending
- $744,436
- Employees
- 4
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 31, 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 December 31, 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)
- $607,384 spent. ENGAGE IN MARKETING, ADVERTISING, SOCIAL MEDIA AND PROMOTION OF ATHENS COUNTY AS A DESTINATION FOR VISITORS; PURCHASE, PRINT, RADIO, AND DIGITAL ADVERTISING; ATTEND TRADE AND TRAVEL SHOWS; ENGAGE CONSUMERS THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA; PROMOTOE EVENTS AND ATTRACTIONS; EMPLOY A STAFF OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CREATIVE DIRECTOR, CONTENT MANAGER, OPERATIONS MANAGER, MARKETING MANAGER AND PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER. OPERATE A COUNTY-WIDE VISITORS CENTER LOCATED IN ATHENS OH; PROVIDE A LOCATION TO GREET AND ASSIST VISITORS AND DISTRIBUTE PRINTED MATERIALS/MAPS. OFFER A PUBLIC RESTROOM. PRODUCE ELECTRONIC AND PRINTED PUBLICATIONS SHOWCASING ATTRACTIONS, LODGING, SHOPPING, DINING, AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
- $71,821 spent. ENGAGE IN MARKETING, ADVERTISING, SOCIAL MEDIA AND PROMOTION OF ATHENS COUNTY AS A DESTINATION FOR VISITORS; PURCHASE, PRINT, RADIO, AND DIGITAL ADVERTISING; ATTEND TRADE AND TRAVEL SHOWS; ENGAGE CONSUMERS THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA; PROMOTOE EVENTS AND ATTRACTIONS; EMPLOY A STAFF OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CREATIVE DIRECTOR, CONTENT MANAGER, OPERATIONS MANAGER, MARKETING MANAGER AND PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER. OPERATE A COUNTY-WIDE VISITORS CENTER LOCATED IN ATHENS OH; PROVIDE A LOCATION TO GREET AND ASSIST VISITORS AND DISTRIBUTE PRINTED MATERIALS/MAPS. OFFER A PUBLIC RESTROOM. PRODUCE ELECTRONIC AND PRINTED PUBLICATIONS SHOWCASING ATTRACTIONS, LODGING, SHOPPING, DINING, AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
- ENGAGE IN MARKETING, ADVERTISING, SOCIAL MEDIA AND PROMOTION OF ATHENS COUNTY AS A DESTINATION FOR VISITORS; PURCHASE, PRINT, RADIO, AND DIGITAL ADVERTISING; ATTEND TRADE AND TRAVEL SHOWS; ENGAGE CONSUMERS THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA; PROMOTOE EVENTS AND ATTRACTIONS; EMPLOY A STAFF OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CREATIVE DIRECTOR, CONTENT MANAGER, OPERATIONS MANAGER, MARKETING MANAGER AND PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER. OPERATE A COUNTY-WIDE VISITORS CENTER LOCATED IN ATHENS OH; PROVIDE A LOCATION TO GREET AND ASSIST VISITORS AND DISTRIBUTE PRINTED MATERIALS/MAPS. OFFER A PUBLIC RESTROOM. PRODUCE ELECTRONIC AND PRINTED PUBLICATIONS SHOWCASING ATTRACTIONS, LODGING, SHOPPING, DINING, AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2012.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Orlando Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc (Orlando, FL), EIN 59-2395248. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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