Switzerland County Tourism Inc
To contribute to the economic health of Switzerland county by promoting, marketing, building & sustaining the vital tourism industry through the attraction of visitors to stay, shop, dine, tour & recreate in our historically rich & beautiful river community.
Switzerland County Tourism Inc at a glance
In short: Switzerland County Tourism Inc gave $170K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $170,000
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,333
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $24,000
- Total assets
- $155,814
- -0.3% 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 Switzerland County Tourism Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Swiss Wine Festival Inc ($100K across 2 grants). Together the top 5 received $170K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 30 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Switzerland County Tourism Inc gives
- Giving grew 201% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2021) to $205K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $170K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Swiss Wine Festival Inc Vevay, IN | Advertisingpromotion Supportbudgeted | $75,000 |
| Swiss Wine Festival Inc Vevay, IN | Advertisingpromotion Supportpass Thru | $25,000 |
| Switzerland County Historical Soc Vevay, IN | Advertisingpromotion Supportbudgeted | $25,000 |
| Historic Vevay Inc Vevay, IN | Advertisingpromotion Supportbudgeted | $23,000 |
| Community Studio Gallery Inc Vevay, IN | Advertisingpromotion Supportbudgeted | $12,000 |
| Musee De Venoge Inc Vevay, IN | Advertisingpromotion Supportbudgeted | $10,000 |
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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 | $155,814 | $529,443 | $539,191 | $170,000 | 6 | $401 |
| 2023 | $156,300 | $423,627 | $457,461 | $182,300 | 7 | $446 |
| 2022 | $209,125 | $515,635 | $485,201 | $205,130 | 7 | $175 |
| 2021 | $201,818 | $273,009 | $305,049 | $56,500 | 5 | $143 |
| 2020 | $306,721 | $312,553 | $295,563 | $115,000 | 5 | $323 |
About Switzerland County Tourism Inc
Based on IRS filings
Switzerland County Tourism Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Vevay, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $156K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $170K. Net investment income was $401.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Switzerland County Tourism Inc is led by Robert Teeter, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Teeter
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Schutte
Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$34K (2023) → $70K (2024)
Gina Roberts
Secretary
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Hopper
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Bond
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Matthew Hocker (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Andrea Kappes (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Jon C. Smith (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Angel Lieland (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Lane Penick (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Mike Dean (2020) — 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 $70K, to Mark Schutte (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Switzerland County Tourism Inc
How much does Switzerland County Tourism Inc give each year?
Switzerland County Tourism Inc gave $170K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $182K across 7 grants.
What is Switzerland County Tourism Inc's typical grant size?
Switzerland County Tourism Inc's median grant in 2024 was $24,000, and its average grant was $28,333, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Switzerland County Tourism Inc give grants?
Switzerland County Tourism Inc 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 Vevay, IN (6 grants).
Does Switzerland County Tourism Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Switzerland County Tourism Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Advertisingpromotion Supportbudgeted" (5 grants).
Who are Switzerland County Tourism Inc's largest grantees?
Switzerland County Tourism Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Swiss Wine Festival Inc ($100,000 across 2 grants), Switzerland County Historical Soc ($25,000) and Historic Vevay Inc ($23,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Switzerland County Tourism Inc?
Switzerland County Tourism Inc reported $156K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $529K.
What is Switzerland County Tourism Inc?
Switzerland County Tourism Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Vevay, IN. It holds $156K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Switzerland County Tourism Inc's EIN?
Switzerland County Tourism Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1904300. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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