EIN 31-0505238

Cincinnati USA Convention and Visitors Bureau

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(6)
Num. employees
24
State
Year formed
1945
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Cincinnati USA Convention and Visitors Bureau aggressively markets and sells the region as a destination for conventions, tradeshows, and visitors in order to have a positive impact on the local economy. They develop strategic campaigns that reach their target audience through media and digital platforms. Their convention sales team works to book events of all sizes, resulting in an economic impact for the region. The bureau is located in Cincinnati, OH.
Also known as...
Greater Cincinnati Convention and Visitors Bureau
Total revenues
$11,644,351
2023
20192020202120222023$5m$9m$13m
Total expenses
$8,978,265
2023
20192020202120222023$3m$7m
Total assets
$19,826,452
2023
20192020202120222023$0$10m$20m
Num. employees
24
2023
20192020202120222023040

Program areas at Cincinnati USA Convention and Visitors Bureau

Room nights contracted in 2023 exceeded 2022 by approximately 16%. Visit cincy created nearly 415,000 room nights of lead generation. Market share increased to an index of 106.3 over Cincinnati's competitive set markets.
The hamilton county hotel occupancy tax increased 10% from 2022 to 2023, and we increased operating and staffing expenses by approximately 27% as business got back to pre-covid levels. We continued to receive funding through arpa funds from the city and county. This funding to run through october of 2024.
Covid restrictions were removed so visit cincy focused on rebooking large conventions to later dates and hosting several youth sports groups. Large conventions returned in 2022 and 2023.

Grants made by Cincinnati USA Convention and Visitors Bureau

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Cincy Regional Tourism AllianceContinuation of Exempt Purpose$2,775,646
Spirit of CincinnatiContinuation of Exempt Purpose$250,000

Who funds Cincinnati USA Convention and Visitors Bureau

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Cincinnati Business Committee (CBC)World Cup Activities$16,685

Personnel at Cincinnati USA Convention and Visitors Bureau

NameTitleCompensation
Cta Julie CalvertAdministration , Finance and Operations
Julie CalvertPresident and Chief Executive Officer$293,232
Linda JeanmouginVice President , Finance and Operations Phone / Vice President of Finance and Operations$120,018
Cynthia FlickVice President , Finance and Administration$145,463
Pat PolleyVice President , Finance
...and 20 more key personnel

Financials for Cincinnati USA Convention and Visitors Bureau

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$11,225,471
Program services$174,811
Investment income and dividends$293,051
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-49,835
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$853
Total revenues$11,644,351

Form 990s for Cincinnati USA Convention and Visitors Bureau

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-11-08990View PDF
2021-122022-11-10990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-06-25990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Visit San AntonioSan Antonio, TX$32,035,608
Scottsdale Convention and Visitors BureauScottsdale, AZ$22,674,170
Visit DenverDenver, CO$47,111,747
Sonoma County TourismSanta Rosa, CA$8,958,373
Catch Des MoinesDes Moines, IA$7,616,613
Travel SalemSalem, OR$2,928,523
Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors BureauRoanoke, VA$4,018,675
Greater Rochester Visitors Association (GRVA)Rochester, NY$4,388,966
Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board (VFTCB)King of Prussia, PA$10,231,925
VisitGreenvilleSCGreenville, SC$12,055,626
Data update history
January 14, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $16,685 from Cincinnati Business Committee (CBC)
January 7, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 19 new personnel
January 11, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 11, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Business and community development organizationsConvention and visitors bureaus
Issues
Community improvementEconomic development
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingManagement and technical assistanceCommunity engagement / volunteering
General information
Address
525 Vine St Suite 1200
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Metro area
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
County
Hamilton County, OH
Website URL
visitcincy.com/ 
Phone
(513) 621-2142
Twitter profile
@cincyusa 
IRS details
EIN
31-0505238
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1945
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S33: Visitors, Convention Bureau
NAICS code, primary
561591: Convention and Visitors Bureaus
Parent/child status
Independent
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