Marion Grant County Convention and
The Grant county convention and visitors bureau is a community asset responsible for promoting Grant county, Indiana as an attractive travel destination and enhancing its public image as a dynamic place to live, work, and play, which strengthens the community's economic position and vitality.
Marion Grant County Convention and at a glance
In short: Marion Grant County Convention and gave $73K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $73,000
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,250
- -47.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,000
- Total assets
- $762,472
- -12.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Marion Grant County Convention and funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Noteworthy Productions ($30K). Together the top 4 received $73K.
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
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Marion Grant County Convention and gives
- Giving grew 56% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2023) to $73K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Noteworthy Productions Gas City, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $30,000 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University Marion, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $25,000 |
| 1812 Marion, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $11,000 |
| Taylor University Upland, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $7,000 |
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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 | $762,472 | $538,868 | $443,481 | $73,000 | 4 | $139 |
| 2024 | $869,502 | $574,941 | $445,570 | $70,000 | 2 | $112 |
| 2023 | $810,819 | $624,777 | $342,280 | $25,000 | 2 | $237 |
| 2022 | $526,309 | $354,998 | $399,066 | $46,829 | 3 | $302 |
| 2021 | $571,132 | $386,083 | $367,043 | — | — | $330 |
| 2020 | $550,753 | $318,435 | $399,746 | — | — | $719 |
About Marion Grant County Convention and
Based on IRS filings
Marion Grant County Convention and is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Marion, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $762K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $73K. Net investment income was $139.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Marion Grant County Convention and is led by Haley Anderson, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2024); 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Haley Anderson
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$67K (2024) → $71K (2025)
Steve Wright
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Travis Lemaster
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Vinlouann
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Conwell
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelly Jones
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Spencer Loman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Bender
Secretary
President → Director, 2023
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rita Perkins
Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Meyers
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Keenan Davis (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Mark Sullivan (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Randy Ballinger (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Andrea Vinluan (2024) — Director
- Former: David Loer (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: John Lightle (2020–2023) — Executive Di
- Former: Sharon Wilson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Tim Harris (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: David Huffman (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Patricia Edwards (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $71K, to Haley Anderson (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Marion Grant County Convention and
How much does Marion Grant County Convention and give each year?
Marion Grant County Convention and gave $73K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $70K across 2 grants.
What is Marion Grant County Convention and's typical grant size?
Marion Grant County Convention and's median grant in 2025 was $18,000, and its average grant was $18,250, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Marion Grant County Convention and give grants?
Marion Grant County Convention and gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Marion, IN (2 grants).
How large is Marion Grant County Convention and?
Marion Grant County Convention and reported $762K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $539K.
What is Marion Grant County Convention and?
Marion Grant County Convention and is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Marion, IN. It holds $762K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Marion Grant County Convention and's EIN?
Marion Grant County Convention and's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5295987. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
Live grants for the work Marion Grant County Convention and funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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