Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau
The mission of the NCVB is to maximize the economic contribution of the hospitality industry to the total community by developing and marketing Nashville as a premier domestic and international destination for visitors. This is the second largest industry in Nashville, employing over 100,000 people and bringing over $11 billion into the local economy each year.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$27.4M
+21.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.0M
+32.3% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$753K
+32.3% YoY
About Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau
Based on IRS filings
Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in NASHVILLE, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $27.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $3.0M. Net investment income was $224K.
Focus Areas
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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 | $27,351,330 | $22,518,813 | $16,097,177 |
| Revenue | $49,275,633 | $44,006,602 | $32,584,814 |
| Expenses | $47,505,724 | $43,393,489 | $32,414,958 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $223,877 | $137,190 | $3,913 |
| 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 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Nashville Now Events Foundation ($1,000,000), Music City Bowl Inc ($1,000,000), Country Music Association Inc ($1,000,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville Now Events Foundation Nashville, TN | To assist the recipient in the recruitment of large amateur sporting events to Nashville. | $1,000,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Music City Bowl Inc Nashville, TN | To assist with the production of the Music City Bowl college football game which takes place in Nashville each December and brings thousands of visitors to the city. | $1,000,000 |
| Country Music Association Inc Nashville, TN | To assist with the production of the CMA Music Festival which brings thousands of visitors to Nashville each year. | $1,000,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Spyridon | Former CEO | — | $2,265,767 |
| Deana Ivey | CEO | 50 | $589,062 |
| Jeff Mefford | CFO | 45 | $302,713 |
| Adrienne Siemers | Chief Sales Officer | 45 | $295,260 |
| Mary Arnold | Chief Public Affairs Officer | 45 | $243,475 |
| William Wright | Sr. Vice President Sales | 45 | $237,820 |
| Corey Hopwood | Sr. Vice President | 45 | $220,244 |
| Heather Middleton | Chief Marketing Officer | 45 | $206,259 |
| Wendy Ramirez | Sales Director | 45 | $186,572 |
| Pride Haggerty | Vice President - Regional Sales | 45 | $192,110 |
| Marie Sueing | Chief Community Engagement Officer | 45 | $165,991 |
| Lowell Canaday | Regional Sales Director | 45 | $179,528 |
| Ken Levitan | Board Chair | 4 | — |
| Kevin Lavender | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Maneet Chauhan | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Robert Fisher | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Marcus Whitney | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ellen Pryor | Board Member | 1 | — |
| John Esposito | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Eddie George | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Sarah Trahern | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kevin Green | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Pat Martin | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Burke Nihill | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Sherry Franklin | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dr Alex Jahangir | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Doug Kreulen | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Howie Nuchow | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Marc Sternagel | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Claire Tucker | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ben Weprin | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Molly Shehan | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Max Goldberg | Board member | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau?
Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in NASHVILLE, TN. It holds $27.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau?
As of 2024, Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau holds $27.4M in total assets with $49.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $3.0M in 2024.
Where does Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau operate?
Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What size grants does Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau award?
In 2024, Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau awarded 4 grants totaling $3.0M — an average of about $753K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau's EIN?
Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0700616. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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