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Erie Area Convention And Visitors Bureau

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Business leagues, chambers of commerce, real estate boards, etc, created for the improvement of business conditions.

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$3.04M (2023)

Expenses
$2.43M (2023)

Total Assets
$3.47M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$268k (2023)

Years with multiple filings
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,041,029
Expenses
$2,429,754
Net Income
$611,275
Net Assets
$3,200,439
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,026,205
99.5%
Program Services $3,747
0.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $11,077
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $712,023
29.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,468,680
Total Liabilities $268,241
Net Assets $3,200,439
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Troy Bingham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anne Dipillo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terry Cascioli (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Elliot Ehrenreich (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Dahlkemper (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Greene (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carla Higgins (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Paul Leroux (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Loncki (Director) $0 $0 $0
Derek Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vicke Marz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Harris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gus Pine (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Lance Rihn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Spano (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pam Forsyth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karen Thomas (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Oliver (President & Ceo) $0 $0 $0
Gary Hendricks (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rock Copeland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stacy Tupek (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,637,837
Expenses
$2,018,264
Net Income
$619,573
Net Assets
$2,494,465
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,625,926
99.5%
Program Services $11,100
0.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $811
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $597,232
29.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,682,665
Total Liabilities $188,200
Net Assets $2,494,465
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Oliver (President & Ceo) $132,688 $0 $0
Troy Bingham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anne Lewis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terry Cascioli (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Elliot Ehrenreich (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brian Gorman (Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Greene (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carla Higgins (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Paul Leroux (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Loncki (Director) $0 $0 $0
Derek Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vicke Marz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matthew White (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gus Pine (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Brian Shank (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Reed (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pam Forsyth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Scott (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jaime Cieszynski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karen Thomas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Hendricks (Director) $0 $0 $0
Martin Lamar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stacy Tupek (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,729,602
Expenses
$1,681,353
Net Income
$1,048,249
Net Assets
$1,935,936
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,727,432
99.9%
Program Services $1,450
0.1%
Investment Income $105
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $615
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $611,479
36.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,033,362
Total Liabilities $97,426
Net Assets $1,935,936
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Oliver (President & Ceo) $122,302 $0 $0
Troy Bingham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anne Lewis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terry Cascioli (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Elliot Ehrenreich (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Goddard Mcguirck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Gorman (Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Greene (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carla Higgins (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Paul Leroux (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Loncki (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Malpiedi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Derek Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vicke Marz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matthew White (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gus Pine (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
David Poor (Chair's Choice) $0 $0 $0
Brian Shank (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Reed (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brenda Sandberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Scott (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Sparber (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karen Thomas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Monica Mazur (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,763,282
Expenses
$1,618,180
Net Income
$145,102
Net Assets
$857,873
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,761,274
99.9%
Program Services $1,500
0.1%
Investment Income $137
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $371
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $551,547
34.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,082,275
Total Liabilities $224,402
Net Assets $857,873
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Oliver (President & Ceo) $125,094 $0 $0
Carl Anderson Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ainslie Brosig (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terry Cascioli (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elliot Ehrenreich (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Goddard Mcguirck (Chair's Choice) $0 $0 $0
Brian Gorman (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Greene (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carla Higgins (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Joe Hilbert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Leroux (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Loncki (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Malpiedi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Derek Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vicke Marz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mario Mazza (Former Chair) $0 $0 $0
John Melody (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin O'sullivan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gus Pine (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Poor (Chair's Choice) $0 $0 $0
Dan Pora (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Reed (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brenda Sandberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Scott (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Sparber (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,307,930
Expenses
$1,167,579
Net Income
$140,351
Net Assets
$661,492
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,265,025
96.7%
Program Services $40,966
3.1%
Investment Income $1,548
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $391
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $78,443
6.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $301,352
25.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $795,534
Total Liabilities $134,042
Net Assets $661,492

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,264,530
Expenses
$2,254,417
Net Income
$10,113
Net Assets
$521,141
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,170,999
95.9%
Program Services $89,900
4.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,631
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $100,790
4.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $591,762
26.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $857,265
Total Liabilities $336,124
Net Assets $521,141
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Oliver (President & Ceo) $103,712 $0 $0
Mario Mazza (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Elliot Ehrenreich (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brian Gorman (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Carla Higgins (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ainslie Brosig (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terry Cascioli (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Edwards (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kyle Foust (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Goddard Mc Gurik (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Greene (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Grunke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Hilberst (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Kennedy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Loncki (Director) $0 $0 $0
Derek Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Melody (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin O'sullivan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gus Pine (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Pora (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Poor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tammy Roche (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brenda Sandburg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Scott (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Sparber (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,185,876
Expenses
$2,244,559
Net Income
-$58,683
Net Assets
$511,028
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,101,801
96.2%
Program Services $81,805
3.7%
Investment Income $1,944
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $326
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $100,790
4.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $536,121
23.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $854,968
Total Liabilities $343,940
Net Assets $511,028
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Oliver (President & Ceo) $100,790 $0 $0
Mario Mazza (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Brian Gorman (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Elliot Ehrenreich (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Carla Higgins (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,111,481
Expenses
$2,144,996
Net Income
-$33,515
Net Assets
$569,711
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,038,945
96.6%
Program Services $70,056
3.3%
Investment Income $2,216
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $264
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $100,790
4.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $490,960
22.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $963,078
Total Liabilities $393,367
Net Assets $569,711
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Oliver (President & Ceo) $105,340 $0 $0
Mario Mazza (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Brian Gorman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ken Nelson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Carla Higgins (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,135,178
Expenses
$2,149,149
Net Income
-$13,971
Net Assets
$603,226
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,980,418
92.8%
Program Services $151,140
7.1%
Investment Income $2,458
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,162
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $100,790
4.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $448,139
20.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $757,867
Total Liabilities $154,641
Net Assets $603,226
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Oliver (President & Ceo) $105,340 $0 $0
Mario Mazza (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Brian Gorman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Carla Higgins (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,003,005
Expenses
$2,115,983
Net Income
-$112,978
Net Assets
$617,197
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,933,396
96.5%
Program Services $65,019
3.2%
Investment Income $2,259
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,331
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $100,790
4.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $410,692
19.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,007,862
Total Liabilities $390,665
Net Assets $617,197
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Oliver (President & Ceo) $100,790 $0 $0
Mario Mazza (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Kerry J Schwab (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Elliot Ehrenreich (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Carla Laguardia (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,939,361
Expenses
$1,840,840
Net Income
$98,521
Net Assets
$730,175
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,867,774
96.3%
Program Services $69,073
3.6%
Investment Income $1,974
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $540
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $100,790
5.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $362,450
19.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $820,262
Total Liabilities $90,087
Net Assets $730,175
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Oliver (President & Ceo) $100,790 $0 $0
Nick Scott Jr (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Kerry J Schwab (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Elliot Ehrenreich (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Carla Laboda (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,101,623
Expenses
$887,108
Net Income
$214,515
Net Assets
$439,139
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,011,038
91.8%
Program Services $77,279
7.0%
Investment Income $1,254
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $12,052
1.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $96,914
10.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $254,239
28.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $514,761
Total Liabilities $75,622
Net Assets $439,139

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$765,506
Expenses
$779,206
Net Income
-$13,700
Net Assets
$224,624
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $679,051
88.7%
Program Services $84,568
11.0%
Investment Income $609
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,278
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $100,641
12.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $229,930
29.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $345,218
Total Liabilities $120,594
Net Assets $224,624

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$864,071
Expenses
$825,381
Net Income
$38,690
Net Assets
$238,324
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $692,287
80.1%
Program Services $169,368
19.6%
Investment Income $1,159
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,257
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $94,091
11.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $216,631
26.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $376,938
Total Liabilities $138,614
Net Assets $238,324

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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