Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau Inc
Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau Inc, also known as the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB), is a public charity based in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. It is a private, nonprofit membership organization and the official destination marketing organization for Carbon, Monroe, Pike, and Wayne counties in northeastern Pennsylvania.
Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau Inc at a glance
In short: Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau Inc gave $709K across 55 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 78% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $709,099
- +194.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 55
- +161.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,893
- +12.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $13,641,106
- -0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 78% first-time grantees (43 of 55, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau Inc
- Review Cycle
- May 15, 2026, for the 2026 Community Impact Grant program; the PMVB states that this deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- May 15, 2026, for the 2026 Community Impact Grant program; the PMVB states that this deadline has passed.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1004 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Phone: (570) 421-5791
Website: https://poconomountains.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mauch Chunk Lake Park ($50K). Together the top 10 received $260K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 94 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The PMVB identifies Carbon, Monroe, Pike, and Wayne counties in northeastern Pennsylvania as the region it serves. Its 2026 Community Impact Grant program is described as supporting projects in Pocono Mountains communities. The 2024 grants listed were all awarded to Pennsylvania recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau Inc open to new grantees?
78%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 43 of 55 grantees (78%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $241K (2023) to $709K (2024). In 2024 it made 55 grants totaling $709K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mauch Chunk Lake Park Jim Thorpe, PA | Marketing Support of the Property | $50,000 |
| Wayne County Community Foundation Honesdale, PA | Creative communities art trails & semiquincentennial bell at hawley silk mill | $35,475 |
| Borough of Jim Thorpe Jim Thorpe, PA | Downtown victorian lighting refurbishment & 2024 tourism planning management - fall foliage | $30,000 |
| Chamber of the Northern Poconos Hawley, PA | General Assistance | $25,000 |
| Barrett Township Supervisors Cresco, PA | Barc Entrance Sign | $20,000 |
| Middle Smithfield Township East Stroudsburg, PA | Tidy Township | $20,000 |
| Monroe County Historical Association Stroudsburg, PA | Purchase Display Cases for Stroud Mansion | $20,000 |
| Monroe County Transportation Authority Scotrun, PA | Transit in the park-includes kayak and bike transit to parks | $20,000 |
| Pike County Historical Society Milford, PA | General Assistance | $20,000 |
| Pocono Township Police Department Tannersville, PA | PTPD Drone Program | $20,000 |
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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 | $13,641,106 | $16,427,823 | $16,774,007 | $709,099 | 55 | $252,257 |
| 2023 | $13,714,627 | $16,087,130 | $15,663,141 | $241,185 | 21 | $2,519 |
| 2022 | $12,418,447 | $15,993,576 | $15,381,668 | $241,913 | 18 | $-26,147 |
| 2021 | $11,737,684 | $15,325,542 | $12,156,905 | — | — | $29,475 |
| 2020 | $8,173,556 | $10,333,707 | $8,021,798 | — | — | $17,640 |
| 2019 | $5,839,275 | $9,907,697 | $10,161,471 | — | — | $14,808 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is to promote the Pocono Mountains as a tourist destination and enhance the region’s and its members’ economic and environmental well-being through tourism promotion and comprehensive destination marketing.
Its community grant programs support projects intended to improve quality of life and public spaces. The 2026 Community Impact Grant program focuses on streetscapes—such as line painting and sidewalk repairs—and beautification, including tree and shrub trimming, trash cleanup and receptacles, and trail or park maintenance.
Recipients in the 2024 grant list illustrate the range of organizations and projects supported. The Wayne County Community Foundation describes its work as investing in the community, encouraging philanthropy and innovation, supporting charitable activities, and addressing community needs. Delaware Highlands Conservancy says it works to conserve and support the resiliency of natural resources in the Upper Delaware River region. The Cooperage Project describes its mission as creating a deeper sense of community through shared experiences, while Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation says it works to preserve Lake Lacawac and surrounding lands, conduct research, and provide educational programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the PMVB reported 55 grants totaling $709,099. Individual grants ranged from $5,128 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
The largest reported grant was $50,000 to Mauch Chunk Lake Park for marketing support. Other notable awards included $35,475 to Wayne County Community Foundation for Creative Communities Art Trails and the Semiquincentennial Bell at Hawley Silk Mill; $30,000 to the Borough of Jim Thorpe for downtown Victorian lighting refurbishment and tourism planning management for fall foliage; and $25,000 to the Chamber of the Northern Poconos for general assistance. Awards of $20,000 included support for a BARC entrance sign, township beautification, historical display cases, transit to parks, historical society assistance, and a police department drone program.
The PMVB’s 2026 Community Impact Grant guidelines identify local governments, Main Street organizations, and municipal and redevelopment authorities as eligible applicants. Requests are capped at $10,000, a minimum 50% match is required, and funding is limited. Projects must be completed by December 1, 2026. Funds are reimbursed after proof of expenditure and completion is provided; recipients may also be asked for before-and-after photos. The application deadline for the 2026 round was May 15, 2026, and the PMVB’s grant page states that the deadline has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include Christopher Barrett, President/CEO/Secretary; Brian Bossuyt, CMO/EVP; Jamie Schmeelk, CFO; and Marlyn Kissner, Vice President and Director of Members. The filing also lists Bill Colavito as President, Genevieve Reese as Vice President, Barbara Green as Treasurer through October 2024, Ben May as Treasurer, Hassan Abdel-Moneim as a board member through April 2024, and Jim Dailey as a board member.
Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau Inc is led by Christopher Barrett, President, CEO & Secretary since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 4 of 30 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Barrett
President, CEO & Secretary
Executive Director, CEO & President → President & CEO, 2022
President & CEO → President, CEO & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$163K (2019) → $280K (2024)
Bill Colavito
President
Board Chairman → Board Chair, 2023
Board Chair → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marlyn Kissner
Vice President & Director of Members
Board Member → Vice President & Director of Membership, 2021
Vice President & Director of Membership → Vice President & Director of Members, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$84K (2021) → $138K (2024)
Brian Bossuyt
CMO & Executive Vice President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$93K (2019) → $185K (2024)
Jamie Schmeelk
CFO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$29K (2019) → $179K (2024)
Andy Worthington
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Green
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben May
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bridget Gelderman
Board Member
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Ehrhardt
Board Member
Chairman of the Board → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Genevieve Reese
Vice President
Board Vice Chairman → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Rudder
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Kiesendahl
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Genzlinger
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Howell
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rory O'Fee
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trip Ruvane
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sierra Fogal
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sylvester Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Pleau
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hassan Abdel-Moneim
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Rader
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Makarsky
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Lansberry
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Forte
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Koff
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dante Trapasso
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Dailey
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Waszczak
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Jim Cahill (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Major (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Molly Moore (2020–2023) — Director of Marketing
- Former: Chuck Dickinson (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kit Pappas (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Andrew Forte (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Colleen Ansbach (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Tony Farda (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Daryl Morris (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Glenn Cademartori (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Shawn Hauver (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: David Jackson (2019–2020) — Director of Sales
- Former: Drew Snyder (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Janice Goren (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Karli Truitt-Sanders (2019–2020) — Director of Membership
- Former: Arthur Berry III (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Bob Dunlop (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Tust (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Martin Horowitz (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Pete Helms (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $280K, to Christopher Barrett (President/CEO/Secretary). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau Inc
How much does Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau Inc give each year?
Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau Inc gave $709K across 55 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $241K across 21 grants.
What is Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau Inc's typical grant size?
Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,893, across 55 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau Inc give grants?
Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jim Thorpe, PA (9 grants), Honesdale, PA (8 grants), Stroudsburg, PA (6 grants) and Hawley, PA (5 grants).
Does Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 31% of Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 55) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "2024 Marketing Expenses" (3 grants).
Who are Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau Inc's largest grantees?
Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Mauch Chunk Lake Park ($50,000), Wayne County Community Foundation ($35,475) and Borough of Jim Thorpe ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau Inc?
Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau Inc reported $13.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $16.4M.
What does Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau Inc fund?
The organization states that its mission is to promote the Pocono Mountains as a tourist destination and enhance the region’s and its members’ economic and environmental well-being through tourism promotion and comprehensive destination marketing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau Inc?
Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check poconomountains.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau Inc's EIN?
Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 24-0861286. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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