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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)CONGAREE VISTA GUILD, founded in 2005, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $581K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE, DEVELOP AND PRESERVE THE UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT MAKE THE HISTORIC CONGAREE VISTA NEIGHBORHOOD COLUMBIA'S PREMIER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT. THE CONGAREE VISTA IS AN OFFICIAL SOUTH CAROLINA CULTURAL DISTRICT, A STATE DESIGNATION GIVEN IN 2015.
HOSPITALITY TAX FUNDED MARKETING/OPER - THE FUNDS ARE USED FOR MARKETING PURPOSES, INCLUDING PRINT, RADIO AND MAGAZINE ADVERTISING THROUGHOUT SOUTH CAROLINA. THESE FUNDS ALSO PURCHASE PUBLIC...
HOSPITALITY TAX FUNDED MARKETING/OPER - THE FUNDS ARE USED FOR MARKETING PURPOSES, INCLUDING PRINT, RADIO AND MAGAZINE ADVERTISING THROUGHOUT SOUTH CAROLINA. THESE FUNDS ALSO PURCHASE PUBLIC RELATIONS, MEDIA RELATIONS, THE PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF BROCHURES/MAPS/GUIDES, FLYERS AND POSTERS, WEBSITE MAINTENANCE, AND AN ADMINISTRATOR (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR) FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE VISTA AS A DESIRABLE TOURIST DESTINATION. THE HOSPITALITY TAX FUNDS ALSO SUPPORT TWO SIGNATURE EVENTS: VISTA LIGHTS, A HOLIDAY STREET FESTIVAL AND ARTISTA VISTA, AN ART GALLERY CRAWL AND CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS, AS WELL AS OTHER SMALLER EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT LIKE THIRD THURSDAY AND CONCERTS.
CLEAN AND SAFE - THE VISTA GUILD CLEAN AND SAFE TEAM INCLUDES A FULL-TIME OPERATIONS MANAGER AND TWO PART TIME HOSPITALITY AMBASSADORS/CLEANING CREW MEMBERS. THEY ARE USED AS A COMPLIMENT TO CITY...
CLEAN AND SAFE - THE VISTA GUILD CLEAN AND SAFE TEAM INCLUDES A FULL-TIME OPERATIONS MANAGER AND TWO PART TIME HOSPITALITY AMBASSADORS/CLEANING CREW MEMBERS. THEY ARE USED AS A COMPLIMENT TO CITY SERVICES INCLUDING THE COLUMBIA POLICE DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS. THE DOWNTOWN SAFETY GUIDES CONSIST OF GOLF CART AND FOOT PATROLS DURING THE DAY AND INTO THE EVENING HOURS. THE GUIDES ARE CHARGED WITH GIVING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AND DIRECTIONS AS WELL AS SHOWING A HIGHLY VISIBLE PRESENCE IN OUR CONGAREE VISTA DISTRICT. THE VISTA CLEAN AND SAFE TEAM REMOVES DEBRIS AND GRAFFITI FROM SIDEWALKS AND ALLEYWAYS, AND SOLVES OTHER MAINTENANCE ISSUES INCLUDING LANDSCAPING, PLANTINGS AND REPORTING OF CODE AND OTHER VIOLATIONS OR PROBLEMS TO THE PROPER CITY OF COLUMBIA DEPARTMENTS.
VISTA LIGHTS - THE VISTA GUILD ORGANIZED AND PROMOTED VISTA LIGHTS, AN ANNUAL EVENT WHICH TAKES PLACE THE THURSDAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING AND KICKS OFF THE HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON IN THE CONGAREE VISTA...
VISTA LIGHTS - THE VISTA GUILD ORGANIZED AND PROMOTED VISTA LIGHTS, AN ANNUAL EVENT WHICH TAKES PLACE THE THURSDAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING AND KICKS OFF THE HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON IN THE CONGAREE VISTA DISTRICT. BILLBOARD, RADIO, PRINT AND ONLINE ADVERTISING DREW PATRONS TO THE DISTRICT WHERE THEY ENJOYED KIDS ACTIVITIES, LIVE MUSIC, DANCE PERFORMANCES, A SPECIAL VISTA TREE LIGHTING AND A FESTIVE ATMOSPHERE. NEARLY ALL VISTA MERCHANTS PARTICIPATED IN THIS EVENT AND A CROWD OF OVER 9,000 ATTENDED.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $581,300 | $512,024 | +0.1% |
| Expenses | $593,916 | $539,623 | +0.1% |
| Net Income | $-12,616 | $-27,599 | -0.5% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| ARIEL BRADY | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARK ELLEFSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| GUY JONES | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSIE CRAIG | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH FROST | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNIE LINN JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DALE MARSHALL | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHIP WADE | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN LEEDECKER | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ERBACHER | PRESIDENT | 2.00 |
Officer
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| HAL STEVENSON | TREASURER | 2.00 |
Officer
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL SWANSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 2.00 |
Officer
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH KENDRICK | SECRETARY | 2.00 |
Officer
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ABBY ANDERSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40.00 |
Key Emp
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$80,700 | $0 | $80,700 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $581,300 | $593,916 | $168,958 | $-12,616 |
| 2024 | $512,024 | $539,623 | $243,230 | $-27,599 |
| 2023 | $494,802 | $473,300 | $241,691 | $21,502 |
| 2022 | $496,013 | $465,416 | $76,738 | $30,597 |
| 2021 | $374,823 | $393,225 | $92,997 | $-18,402 |
| 2020 | $379,128 | $398,582 | $107,213 | $-19,454 |
| 2019 | $398,706 | $391,597 | $133,737 | $7,109 |
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