Nashville Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureauinc
The Brown county convention and visitors bureau is a marketing and service organization responsible for positively impacting the region's economy by promoting lodging and visitor expenditures. The Brown county visitors center promotes local lodging properties, attractions, shops, restaurants, artists, etc. Encouraging visitors to extend their length of stay.
Nashville Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureauinc at a glance
In short: Nashville Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureauinc gave $162K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $161,697
- +2056.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,339
- +331.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $1,227,120
- -21.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Nashville Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureauinc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brown County Playhouse ($78K). Together the top 5 received $162K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $162K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $162K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brown County Playhouse Nashville, IN | See Supplement Info | $77,500 |
| Brown County Pickleball Club Nashville, IN | See Supplement Info | $30,000 |
| Brown County Community Foundation Nashville, IN | See Supplement Info | $30,000 |
| Brown County Emergency Management Nashville, IN | See Supplement Info | $14,937 |
| Town of Nashville Nashville, IN | See Supplement Info | $9,260 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,227,120 | $774,924 | $1,141,333 | $161,697 | 5 | — |
| 2023 | $1,568,584 | $873,283 | $1,054,406 | $7,500 | 1 | $30 |
| 2022 | $1,669,665 | $1,115,241 | $823,765 | — | — | $153 |
| 2021 | $708,415 | $804,642 | $597,167 | — | — | $39 |
| 2020 | $500,371 | $570,939 | $541,000 | — | — | $35 |
About Nashville Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureauinc
Based on IRS filings
Nashville Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureauinc is a public charity, based in Nashville, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $162K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nashville Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureauinc is led by Brian Tadlock, Chairman on the 2024 filing; 2 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Tadlock
Chairman
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kamady Lewis
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$62K (2023) → $23K (2024)
Cristina Villani
Executive Di
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$57K (2024)
Bruce Gould
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Fitzgerald
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Robinson
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kara Hammes
Board Member
Board Member → Chair, 2023
Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christian Webb
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Voland
Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alyn Brown
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andi Rogers-Bartels
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Wolter Nolan
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele Wedel
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Crossley
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Danielle Wolter-Nolan (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Doug Baird (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Greg Fox (2020–2023) — Former Chair
- Former: Jake Patrick (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Debbie Bartes (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Jane Ellis (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Tyra Miller (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Cindy Grant (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Michelle Hayes (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Clay Kinnick (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Missy Myers (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Shelly Hayes (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Vickie Blake (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Spagnuolo (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $57K, to Cristina Villani (Executive Di). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Nashville Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureauinc
How much does Nashville Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureauinc give each year?
Nashville Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureauinc gave $162K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
What is Nashville Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureauinc's typical grant size?
Nashville Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureauinc's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $32,339, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Nashville Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureauinc give grants?
Nashville Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureauinc gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, IN (5 grants).
Does Nashville Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureauinc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Nashville Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureauinc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "See Supplement Info" (5 grants).
Who are Nashville Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureauinc's largest grantees?
Nashville Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureauinc's largest 2024 grantees include Brown County Playhouse ($77,500), Brown County Pickleball Club ($30,000) and Brown County Community Foundation ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nashville Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureauinc?
Nashville Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureauinc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $775K.
What is Nashville Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureauinc's EIN?
Nashville Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureauinc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1613552. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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