Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau D/B/a Memphis Tourism Corp
The official destination marketing organization dedicated to actively growing the memphis and Shelby county economy by attracting visitors, conventions and events.
Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau D/B/a Memphis Tourism Corp at a glance
In short: Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau D/B/a Memphis Tourism Corp gave $5.2M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $5.2M), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,188,992
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,188,992
- Median grant
- $5,188,992
- Total assets
- $42,712,994
- -15.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau D/B/a Memphis Tourism Corp funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shelby County Tennessee ($5.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $5.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County Tennessee Memphis, TN | Reimbursement of Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax | $5,188,992 |
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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 | $42,712,994 | $10,630,308 | $23,688,113 | $5,188,992 | 1 | $1,222,788 |
| 2024 | $50,739,816 | $23,808,821 | $20,812,497 | — | — | $1,330,690 |
| 2023 | $48,257,129 | $19,186,089 | $17,040,937 | — | — | $845,635 |
| 2022 | $46,926,710 | $18,472,607 | $14,540,287 | — | — | $379,862 |
| 2020 | $38,589,779 | $17,172,027 | $14,759,905 | — | — | $751,498 |
About Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau D/B/a Memphis Tourism Corp
Based on IRS filings
Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau D/B/a Memphis Tourism Corp is a public charity, based in Memphis, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $42.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5.2M. Net investment income was $1.2M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau D/B/a Memphis Tourism Corp is led by Kevin G. Kane, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 9 of 30 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kevin G. Kane
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$510K (2020) → $619K (2025)
Doug Browne
President
Vice Chairman → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kermit Madison
Senior National Sales Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$146K (2020) → $161K (2025)
Patrick Aversa
National Sales Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$122K (2020) → $131K (2025)
Brandon Benson
National Sales Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$106K (2022) → $128K (2025)
Lisa Catron
Global Trade & Travel Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$127K (2025)
Kevin Kern
Vice President - Public Relations
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$122K (2020) → $197K (2025)
Linda Sawyer
CAO & CFO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$237K (2020) → $272K (2025)
Malvin Gipson
Executive Vice President Sales, Sports & Servic
Executive Director - Sports → Executive Vice President Sales, Sports & Servic, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$139K (2020) → $266K (2025)
Regena Bearden
CMO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$215K (2020) → $248K (2025)
Craig Unger
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harold Graeter
Vice Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Miller
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Boo Mitchell
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Mitchell-Worley
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rose Flenorl
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Townsend
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Blue
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Losapio
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yancy Villa
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arturo Azcarate
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Brewer
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David May
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Pugliese
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Mitchell
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Clayton
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Wright
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Goodwin
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vega Ajamu
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zoe Kahr
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (39)
- Former: Dwight Johnson (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Sally Pace (2020–2024) — Chair
- Former: Scott Brockman (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Cindy Addison (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Joel Smith (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: John Butler (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kevin Brewer (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Sandy Robertson (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Welby Stamps (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Faith Morris (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jarvis Greer Jr. (2024) — National Sales Director
- Former: Milton Howery III (2024) — Vice President - Marketing
- Former: Zoe Khar (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Allison Fouche' (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Eva Goodson (2020–2023) — National Sales Director
- Former: Ford Canale (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Gretchen Wollert McLennon (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Schmitz (2022–2023) — Executive Director - Mtef
- Former: Michael Todd (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mickell Lowery (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Darrell Smith (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Billingsley (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Bathsheba Sams (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Beverly Robertson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Canale (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Christopher Crider (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Cynthia Johnson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Duncan Williams (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Elizabeth Rouse (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ernie Mellor (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Frank Colvett Jr. (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jeffrey V. Homad (2020) — Vice President Sales & Services
- Former: Jennifer Oswalt (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Joellyn Sullivan (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Lauren Lee (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mauricio Calvo (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Melodye Ruby (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Paul Chandler (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Tricia Weatherford (2020) — Board Member
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 $619K, to Kevin G Kane (President/CEO). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau D/B/a Memphis Tourism Corp
How much does Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau D/B/a Memphis Tourism Corp give each year?
Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau D/B/a Memphis Tourism Corp gave $5.2M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau D/B/a Memphis Tourism Corp?
Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau D/B/a Memphis Tourism Corp reported $42.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.6M.
Where does Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau D/B/a Memphis Tourism Corp operate?
Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau D/B/a Memphis Tourism Corp has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau D/B/a Memphis Tourism Corp's EIN?
Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau D/B/a Memphis Tourism Corp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1025301. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
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