Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau
AS THE OFFICIAL DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATION FOR THE CITY, VISIT ALBUQUERQUE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROMOTING ALBUQUERQUE AS A COMPETITIVE AND WORLD-CLASS LEISURE, MEETING, CONVENTION AND SPORTS DESTINATION, AND ENHANCING ITS PUBLIC IMAGE AS A DYNAMIC PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK. THROUGH THE IMPACT OF TRAVEL, VISIT ALBUQUERQUE STRENGTHENS THE CITY'S ECONOMIC POSITION AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.5M
-15.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$534K
Grant Count
28
Avg Grant Size
$19K
About Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau
Based on IRS filings
Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau is a nonprofit organization, based in ALBUQUERQUE, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 28 grants totaling $534K. Net investment income was $163K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,515,956 | $7,681,296 | $4,916,660 |
| Revenue | $17,403,290 | $15,205,201 | $8,800,784 |
| Expenses | $18,660,011 | $13,705,832 | $6,702,244 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $163,380 | $2,604 | $364 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Blue River Productions ($45,000), Fusion ($40,000), Luna and Luz ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALBUQUERQUE LITTLE THEATRE ALBUQUERQUE, NM | CREATION OF A LITERARY FESTIVAL IN NOVEMBER 2024 TO COMMEMORATE NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH. | $10,000 |
| AMP CONCERTS ALBUQUERQUE, NM | THE AMP WINROCK FREE CONCERT SERIES WILL FEATURE 6 CONCERTS BY BOTH INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED AND LOCAL MUSICIANS AT THE NEW WINROCK AMPHITHEATER IN ALBUQUERQUE'S UPTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD. | $35,000 |
| ARTEMIS PROMOTIONS INC ALBUQUERQUE, NM | EXPANSION OF LOWRIDER FESTIVAL TO INCLUDE UNIQUE CULTURAL ELEMENTS AND A VARIETY OF SEVERAL KEY LOCATIONS AROUND THE CITY. | $10,000 |
| BLUE RIVER PRODUCTIONS ALBUQUERQUE, NM | CREATION OF CHOCOLATE & COFFEE WEEK, FEATURING CHOCOLATE AND COFFEE RELATED EVENTS, ACTIVITIES, DINING EXPERIENCES, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT ALBUQUERQUE. | $45,000 |
| CARDBOARD PLAYHOUSE THEATRE COMPANY ALBUQUERQUE, NM | HELD AT THE BOX PERFORMANCE SPACE IN DOWNTOWN ALBUQUERQUE, SECOND SATURDAYS WILL BE A UNIQUE, MONTHLY EVENT SHOWCASING THE CITY'S VIBRANT PERFORMING ARTS SCENE AND RICH CULTURAL TAPESTRY. | $10,000 |
| CASA FLAMENCA ALBUQUERQUE, NM | THIS PROJECT INVESTS IN DEVELOPING THAT OUTDOOR SPACE, TABLAO AL AIRE, BY REJUVENATING OUTDOOR ART WORK, COMPLETING BASIC REPAIRS, AND, MOST IMPORTANTLY, BEGINNING THE PROCESS OF CONVERTING THE SPACE TO PROVIDE PROTECTION FROM THE ELEMENTS TO THE STAGE AND AUDIENCE AREA WHILE MAINTAINING ITS INTEGRITY AS AN OUTDOOR SPACE. | $20,000 |
| CLAYCODA ALBUQUERQUE, NM | CREATED NEW MEXICO'S LARGEST MID-CENTURY FESTIVAL FEATURING VINTAGE VENDORS SHOWCASING THE INFLUENTIAL DESIGN TRENDS OF THE 1950S-1970S | $10,000 |
| COCREATIONS CANDLE SHOP ALBUQUERQUE, NM | CREATE/OFFER CANDLE MAKING CLASSES SPECIFICALLY GEARED TOWARDS TRAVELERS, DEVELOPING SCENTS FOR THE CANDLES THAT ARE UNIQUE TO ALBUQUERQUE. | $10,000 |
| DAY OF THE TREAD ALBUQUERQUE, NM | EXPANDING ANNUAL BOSQUE BONESHAKER GRAVEL GRINDER EVENT TO ADD 50-MILE ROUTE TO OFFERINGS | $10,000 |
| DOWNTOWNABQ MAINSTREET AND ARTS & CULTURAL DISTRICT ALBUQUERQUE, NM | THE ALBUQUERQUE FERMENTATION & FUNGI FEST (ABQ FFF) IS AN ENGAGING, EDUCATIONAL AND INTERACTIVE FESTIVAL LAUNCHED IN 2023 AND PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND WORKSHOPS FOCUSED ON FERMENTATION AND FUNGI. | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL CANFIELD | CHAIR | 3 | — |
| BEN ABRUZZO | CHAIR-ELECT | 2 | — |
| MINDY JENSEN | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 2 | — |
| DEEPESH KHOLWADWALA | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 2 | — |
| LEAH BLACK | DIRECTOR (THRU 9/23) | 1 | — |
| TOM GARRITY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVE GRANT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CAINAN HARRIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KARL HOLME | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAMIAN KIRSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAMEN KOMPANOWSKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINE PAULEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM R STAFFORD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TANIA ARMENTA | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $248,119 |
| CEELA MCELVENY | VP OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $151,979 |
| WILLIAM SCHUDLICH | VP OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS | 40 | $142,221 |
| SCOTT CRAIGHEAD | VP OF SALES, SERVICES & SPORTS | 40 | $137,183 |
| BROOKE JUNG AS OF 1223 | VP DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | 40 | $4,658 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau?
As of 2024, Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau holds $6.5M in total assets with $17.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 28 grants totaling $534K in 2024.
Where does Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau operate?
Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau has awarded grants in New Mexico.
What size grants does Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau award?
In 2024, Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau awarded 28 grants totaling $534K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau's EIN?
Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0285280. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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