High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation
HIGH POINT CONVENTION & VISITORS is based in High Point, North Carolina, and files as a small public charity on Form 990-EZ. Its stated work is to support tourism-related educational, artistic, scientific, and historical activities and to explore opportunities that can increase visitation to High Point.
High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $444,313
- -9.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $16,223
- -15.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $64,897
- +131.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation
- How to Apply
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The micro-grant information calls for applicants to verify eligibility and be in good standing with required reports from prior grant cycles. Awardees are expected to submit progress and final reports documenting use of funds, visitor attendance, overnight stays, marketing reach, economic impact, and supporting materials such as invoices and event summaries. The website’s stated October 4, 2024 micro-grant deadline is past. The Destination Development Grants page says that cycle is closed. Visit High Point also has a separate sponsorship request process: requests must relate to an event or project in High Point, generally be submitted at least 60 days before implementation, and be for marketing outreach rather than administrative or operating expenses. The page gives priority to local nonprofits and limits applicants to one request per July–June fiscal year.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 2273, High Point, NC 27261
Phone: (336) 884-5255
Website: https://visithighpoint.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation
Who High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The stated grant and tourism work is centered on High Point, North Carolina. The micro-grant information identifies High Point as its geographic scope. The 2021 awards listed include two High Point organizations and one organization identified as being in Durham, North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $185K (2021). In 2023 it reported $2K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| High Point-Thomasville Hitoms Baseball Club Thomasville, NC | Finch Field CNTR | $25,000 |
| High Point X Design (HPXD) High Point, NC | Destination Design | $25,000 |
| The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation Inc High Point, NC | Tell US Your Story | $25,000 |
| Friends of John Coltrane High Point, NC | 10TH Annual Jazz FES | $20,000 |
| High Point Discovered High Point, NC | HP Discovered | $20,000 |
| City of High Point Museum High Point, NC | Coltrane Exhibit | $18,250 |
| Yalik's African American Art & Cultural Movement Jamestown, NC | Heritage Trail | $17,400 |
| Bienenstock Furniture Library High Point, NC | Furniture Designer's | $9,950 |
| High Point Downtown Stadium Foundation/ High Point Baseball Inc High Point, NC | Truist Field Equip | $9,880 |
| International Society of Furniture Design High Point, NC | INNOVATION+DESIGN | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $444,313 | $16,223 | $64,897 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $492,987 | $19,129 | $28,062 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $501,920 | $83,329 | $11,049 | $1,500 | Total only | $763 |
| 2022 | $429,640 | $64,134 | $10,876 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $376,382 | $46,117 | $191,273 | $185,480 | 11 | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s 2024 filing states that its mission is to enhance educational, artistic, scientific, and historical activities related to tourism in High Point, including furniture, textiles, and design; explore growth opportunities that enhance the tourism climate of the region and state; and fund ventures that showcase High Point as a destination to visit, stay, and live. Its program descriptions also identify research into tourism-enhancement projects intended to bring year-round visitation.
The DRIVE High Point Foundation describes its purpose as forming partnerships, seeking funding, and enhancing educational, artistic, scientific, and historical activities relevant to tourism in High Point. Its Destination Development Grants are intended to support projects complementing the city’s tourism strategic plan. The website lists examples such as first-time or multi-day events, capital improvements that increase visitor activity, public art, and projects attracting groups or larger visitor audiences.
Past grantees’ missions illustrate some of the organizations supported. Friends of John Coltrane Inc. describes its work as preserving John Coltrane’s history in High Point and promoting and educating people about jazz and blues. High Point Discovered Inc. describes itself as a media group showcasing the city and elevating community voices. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the funder’s.
Grantmaking
IRS filing data report zero grants in each of 2023, 2024, and 2025. The foundation’s February 2025 announcement says that ten area partners received $64,057 through its 2024 Tourism Micro Grants Cycle. The announcement lists awards ranging from $1,364 to $10,000, including awards for Certified Autism Destination experiences, visitor marketing, city branding, and design-related projects. It lists 12 awards across the ten partners.
In 2021, the funder gave $20,000 each to Friends of John Coltrane Inc. and High Point Discovered Inc., and $7,500 to the International Society of Barristers Foundation. The latter describes its mission as supporting advocacy and younger lawyers; that is the grantee’s stated mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Nicoletta as Chairman; Chris Amos as Vice Chair; Lucy Ortiz and Derek Cress as Directors; Karen Odom as Treasurer; and Melody Burnett as Managing Director.
High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation is led by David Nicoletta, Chairman on the 2025 filing; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Nicoletta
Chairman
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melody Burnett
Managing Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek Cress
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucy Ortiz
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Odom
Treasurer
Board Member → Director, 2022
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Amos
Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Cliff Mann (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: George Clopton (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Jenni Lynch (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Julie Delgaudio (2021–2024) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation
How large is High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation?
High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation reported $444K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $16K.
What does High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation fund?
The organization’s 2024 filing states that its mission is to enhance educational, artistic, scientific, and historical activities related to tourism in High Point, including furniture, textiles, and design; explore growth opportunities that enhance the tourism climate of the region and state; and fund ventures that showcase High Point as a destination to visit, stay, and live. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation?
The micro-grant information calls for applicants to verify eligibility and be in good standing with required reports from prior grant cycles. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation make grants?
The stated grant and tourism work is centered on High Point, North Carolina. The micro-grant information identifies High Point as its geographic scope. The 2021 awards listed include two High Point organizations and one organization identified as being in Durham, North Carolina.
What is High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation's EIN?
High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3989556. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 11, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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