Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau
THE AUGUSTA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPS AND PROMOTES OUR COMMUNITY, INSPIRING PEOPLE TO HAVE UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.1M
-7.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
Grant Count
12
Avg Grant Size
$87K
About Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau
Based on IRS filings
Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau is a nonprofit organization, based in AUGUSTA, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $1.0M. 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 | $7,096,234 | $7,684,888 | $5,625,270 |
| Revenue | $4,515,957 | $5,959,563 | $4,173,044 |
| Expenses | $4,934,845 | $3,751,394 | $3,354,802 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $163,155 | $67,572 | $6,302 |
| 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
37 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau
Augusta City Arts Grants- Combined General Operating & Projects
AUGUSTA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
Amount
Up to US $7,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Tourism Marketing Grant
AUGUSTA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Tourism Product Development Grant
AUGUSTA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Greater Augusta Sports Council ($627,321), Greater Augusta Arts Council ($147,000), Augusta Canal Authority ($71,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AUGUSTA CANAL AUTHORITY AUGUSTA, GA | TOURISM | $71,000 |
| AUGUSTA MUSEUM OF HISTORY AUGUSTA, GA | TOURISM | $19,000 |
| AUGUSTA PRIDE INC AUGUSTA, GA | TOURISM | $34,768 |
| AUGUSTA REGIONAL AIRPORT AUGUSTA, GA | TOURISM | $10,000 |
| AUGUSTA WESTOBOU FESTIVAL AUGUSTA, GA | TOURISM | $10,170 |
| BAND OF BROTHERS AUGUSTA INC AUGUSTA, GA | TOURISM | $29,500 |
| GREATER AUGUSTA ARTS COUNCIL AUGUSTA, GA | TOURISM | $147,000 |
| GREATER AUGUSTA SPORTS COUNCIL AUGUSTA, GA | TOURISM | $627,321 |
| HISTORIC AUGUSTA AUGUSTA, GA | TOURISM | $12,458 |
| LUCY CRAFT LANEY MUSUEM OF BLACK HISTORY AUGUSTA, GA | TOURISM | $32,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES HEFFNER | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| DONALD KING | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| RANDALL BLUMBERG | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| TRISTAN DAVIS | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| BRANDON HADDOCK | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| PARKER DYE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SEAN FRANTOM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CARY GOLDSMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANNE CATHERINE MURRAY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE NAVAL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MELISSA ODEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SUE PARR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STACY PULLIAM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| COREY ROGERS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL SHAFFER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PHIL WAHL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KEVIN GROGAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DEREK MAY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE PIPPIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARTY MATFESS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANGIE COX | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRENDAN ENGLAND | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BENNISH BROWN | CEO | 40 | $196,661 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau?
As of 2024, Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau holds $7.1M in total assets with $4.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $1.0M in 2024.
Where does Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau operate?
Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau has awarded grants in Georgia.
What size grants does Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau award?
In 2024, Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau awarded 12 grants totaling $1.0M — an average of about $87K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau's EIN?
Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2287663. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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