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Greater Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau

EIN 31-4153118 · Columbus, OH

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What it says it does

TO SELL, MARKET AND PROMOTE THE DESTINATION COLUMBUS, OHIO EXPERIENCE TO VISITORS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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

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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

CONVENTION SALES:SITE VISITS FOR MEETING PROFESSIONALS, REPRESENTING A TOTAL OF 272,047 ROOM NIGHTS IN FUTURE BUSINESS. EXHIBITED AND/OR PARTICIPATED IN INDUSTRY TRADE SHOWS, EVENTS, AND SALES MISSIONS TO GENERATE LEADS FOR FUTURE BUSINESS.
MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS:MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS: PUBLIC RELATIONS HOSTED 38 WRITERS AND ISSUED 16 PRESS RELEASES. EARNED MEDIA WORK RESULTED IN 6.4 BILLION IMPRESSION. LAUNCHED 3 CAMPAIGNS LAUNCHED AND 3 SEASONAL GIFT GUIDES 192 PARTNER REFERRALS FROM THE BLOG. 9% INCREASE YOY IN SOCIAL MEDIA IMPRESSIONS.
SPORTS MARKETING:HOSTED HIGH-PROFILE EVENTS INCLUDING THE 2024 NCAA DIVISION 1 MEN'S SOCCER QUARTERFINALS;OHIO VALLEY REGION OF USA VOLLEYBALL REINDEER RUCKUS; RESOLUTE LACROSSE CHAMPIONS CUP 2024; COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND 2024; BLEACHER REPUBLIC HOLIDAY HOOPLA HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SHOWCASE. 16 % INCREASE YOY IN SOCIAL MEDIA TOTAL FOLLOWERS WHICH RESULTED IN 2.4M IMPRESSIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
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 1942.
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.

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