CONGAREE VISTA GUILD

EIN: 383715799 Community Improvement

COLUMBIA, SC

Total Revenue
$581,300
Total Expenses
$593,916
Total Assets
$168,958
Net Assets
$48,069
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
DAVID ERBACHER
Phone
8032695946
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

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.

Mission

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $163,687

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...

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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.

Program 2
Expenses: $20,903

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...

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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.

Program 3
Expenses: $202,426

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...

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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.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $541,821
Program Service Revenue $14,125
Investment Income $1,147
Other Revenue $24,207
TOTAL REVENUE $581,300

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $168,810
Fundraising Expenses $4,345
Program Expenses $545,667
Other Expenses $425,106
TOTAL EXPENSES $593,916

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
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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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
4
Volunteers
16

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
1
$80,700
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ARIEL BRADY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLARK ELLEFSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GUY JONES BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSIE CRAIG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH FROST BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNIE LINN JOHNSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DALE MARSHALL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHIP WADE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLYN LEEDECKER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID ERBACHER PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
HAL STEVENSON TREASURER 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
CHERYL SWANSON VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH KENDRICK SECRETARY 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ABBY ANDERSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Key Emp
$80,700 $0 $80,700
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

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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