Orange County Convention & Visitors Bure
Promotion of convention and toursim in Orange county, Indiana.
Orange County Convention & Visitors Bure at a glance
In short: Orange County Convention & Visitors Bure gave $169K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $169,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- Average grant
- $21,125
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $2,365,076
- -1.6% 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 Orange County Convention & Visitors Bure funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Indiana Railway Museum ($60K). Together the top 6 received $169K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $169K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Railway Museum French Lick, IN | To support organization's efforts aligned with the occvb's tourism mission | $60,000 |
| Wilstem Paoli, IN | To support organization's efforts aligned with the occvb's tourism mission | $30,000 |
| Castle Knoll Paoli, IN | To support organization's efforts aligned with the occvb's tourism mission | $25,000 |
| Bledsoe Farms French Lick, IN | To support organization's efforts aligned with the occvb's tourism mission | $18,000 |
| Wilstem Paoli, IN | To support organization's efforts aligned with the occvb's tourism mission | $10,000 |
| Bear Hollow French Lick, IN | To support organization's efforts aligned with the occvb's tourism mission | $10,000 |
| Orleans Chamber of Commerce Orleans, IN | To support organization's efforts aligned with the occvb's tourism mission | $10,000 |
| Bear Hollow French Lick, IN | To support organization's efforts aligned with the occvb's tourism mission | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,365,076 | $1,666,091 | $1,733,283 | $169,000 | 8 | $63,023 |
| 2023 | $2,403,612 | $1,398,230 | $1,350,911 | — | — | $55,499 |
| 2022 | $2,349,925 | $725,824 | $902,050 | — | — | $11,829 |
| 2021 | $2,527,951 | $1,222,665 | $568,842 | — | — | $5,687 |
| 2020 | $1,870,518 | $1,170,264 | $577,721 | — | — | $2,757 |
About Orange County Convention & Visitors Bure
Based on IRS filings
Orange County Convention & Visitors Bure is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in French Lick, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $169K. Net investment income was $63K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Orange County Convention & Visitors Bure is led by Brandy Ream, Executive Director - on the 2024 filing; 3 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brandy Ream
Executive Director -
New on the 2024 filing
45 hrs/week
$22K (2024)
Joseph Lannan
Executive Director - Starting
New on the 2024 filing
45 hrs/week
$6K (2024)
Martha Nice
Chair
Board Chair → President, 2023
President → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Andry
Finance Director
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
$19K (2024)
Alan Barnett
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Henderson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Hicks
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Sprigler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Ross
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Pieterse-Carson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sylvia Clark
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Audrey Brames
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Leininger
Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Setser
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Sylvia Crick (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lisa Carson (2023) — Director
- Former: Donna Wininger (2020–2021) — Treasurer
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 $22K, to Brandy Ream (Executive Director - Until 2/21/24). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Orange County Convention & Visitors Bure
How much does Orange County Convention & Visitors Bure give each year?
Orange County Convention & Visitors Bure gave $169K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Orange County Convention & Visitors Bure's typical grant size?
Orange County Convention & Visitors Bure's median grant in 2024 was $14,000, and its average grant was $21,125, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Orange County Convention & Visitors Bure give grants?
Orange County Convention & Visitors Bure 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 French Lick, IN (4 grants) and Paoli, IN (3 grants).
Does Orange County Convention & Visitors Bure give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Orange County Convention & Visitors Bure's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Orange County Convention & Visitors Bure's largest grantees?
Orange County Convention & Visitors Bure's largest 2024 grantees include Indiana Railway Museum ($60,000), Wilstem ($40,000 across 2 grants) and Castle Knoll ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Orange County Convention & Visitors Bure?
Orange County Convention & Visitors Bure reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Orange County Convention & Visitors Bure?
Orange County Convention & Visitors Bure is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in French Lick, IN. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Orange County Convention & Visitors Bure's EIN?
Orange County Convention & Visitors Bure's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2130010. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Orange County Convention & Visitors Bure funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- 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
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