ARLINGTON CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU INC

EIN: 752442465

ARLINGTON, TX

Total Revenue
$15,996,911
Total Expenses
$15,785,663
Total Assets
$6,678,157
Net Assets
$6,008,392
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1992
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
BRENT DERAAD
Phone
8172657721
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

ARLINGTON CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU INC, founded in 1992, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $16.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

THE ARLINGTON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU MARKETS AND DEVELOPS THE CITY AS A PREMIER SPORTS, BUSINESS AND LEISURE ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION TO ACHIEVE NEW TOURISM SPENDING BENEFITS FOR THE VISITOR INDUSTRY, COMMUNITY AND ITS RESIDENTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

MEETINGS THE BUREAU WORKS WITH MEETING PLANNERS TO BOOK THEIR MEETINGS AND SMALL CONVENTIONS INTO ARLINGTON HOTELS AND THE LOEWS ARLINGTON HOTEL/ARLINGTON CONVENTION CENTER, WHICH OPENED IN FEBRUARY...

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MEETINGS THE BUREAU WORKS WITH MEETING PLANNERS TO BOOK THEIR MEETINGS AND SMALL CONVENTIONS INTO ARLINGTON HOTELS AND THE LOEWS ARLINGTON HOTEL/ARLINGTON CONVENTION CENTER, WHICH OPENED IN FEBRUARY 2024.DURING THE BUREAUS 2024-25 FISCAL YEAR (OCTOBER 1, 2024-SEPTEMBER 30, 2025), ITS MEETINGS SALES TEAM BOOKED 172,766 MEETINGS ROOM NIGHTS INTO THESE FACILITIES, 65% MORE THAN ITS GOAL OF 105,000 MEETINGS ROOM NIGHTS. THESE MEETINGS WILL ACTUALIZE BETWEEN 2025 AND 2031.EXPENSES INCLUDE TRADE SHOWS, HOSTING MEETING BUYERS WITH BUSINESS FOR ARLINGTON, UNDERWRITING SOME VENUE FEES AND ADVERTISING.

Program 2

SPORTS THE BUREAUS ARLINGTON SPORTS COMMISSION WORKS WITH THE DALLAS COWBOYS, TEXAS RANGERS AND UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ARLINGTON TO BOOK MAJOR SPORTS EVENTS INTO THEIR VENUES. THE SPORTS COMMISSION ALSO...

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SPORTS THE BUREAUS ARLINGTON SPORTS COMMISSION WORKS WITH THE DALLAS COWBOYS, TEXAS RANGERS AND UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ARLINGTON TO BOOK MAJOR SPORTS EVENTS INTO THEIR VENUES. THE SPORTS COMMISSION ALSO BOOKS YOUTH AND AMATEUR EVENTS INTO ARLINGTON PARKS & RECREATION FACILITIES, ALONG WITH ESPORTS STADIUM ARLINGTON. IN ALL, THE SPORTS COMMISSION BOOKED 147,862 HOTEL ROOM NIGHTS IN ARLINGTON HOTELS FROM SPORTS EVENTS THAT WERE HELD IN ARLINGTON DURING THE BUREAUS 2024-25 FISCAL YEAR. THE NUMBER OF ROOM NIGHTS BOOKED WAS 34% HIGHER THAN THE GOAL OF 110,000 ROOM NIGHTS. EXPENSES INCLUDE TRADE SHOWS, HOSTING SPORTS EVENT ORGANIZERS WITH BUSINESS FOR ARLINGTON, UNDERWRITING SOME VENUE FEES AND ADVERTISING.

Program 3

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS THE BUREAUS MARKETING TEAM PLACES DIGITAL, PRINT, CABLE TELEVISION, OUTDOOR AND RADIO ADVERTISING IN TARGETED MARKETS ENCOURAGING POTENTIAL LEISURE TRAVELERS...

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MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS THE BUREAUS MARKETING TEAM PLACES DIGITAL, PRINT, CABLE TELEVISION, OUTDOOR AND RADIO ADVERTISING IN TARGETED MARKETS ENCOURAGING POTENTIAL LEISURE TRAVELERS (VACATIONERS) TO VISIT ARLINGTON. THAT ADVERTISING IS AUGMENTED BY SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS AND PUBLICITY EFFORTS GEARED TOWARD GENERATING MEDIA EDITORIAL COVERAGE ABOUT WHAT ARLINGTON OFFERS VISITORS. EXPENSES INCLUDE ADVERTISING PLACEMENT, ADVERTISING STRATEGY AND CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT VIA OUR AD AGENCY (PETER MAYER), BOOSTING SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS, MEDIA HOSTING, AND WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT AND HOSTING.OUR EARNED MEDIA VALUE IN 2024-25 WAS $45.9 MILLION, 328% MORE THAN THE $14 MILLION GOAL.THE ARLINGTON CVB GENERATED 1.4 MILLION UNIQUE VISITORS TO ITS ARLINGTON.ORG WEBSITE IN 2024-25, WHICH WAS 19% MORE THAN THE 1.2 MILLION GOAL.These activities collectively support increased visitor spending on lodging, food and beverage, transportation and entertainment, contributing to the overall economic vitality of the Arlington community.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,065,469
Program Service Revenue $8,646,085
Investment Income $85,780
Other Revenue $199,577
TOTAL REVENUE $15,996,911

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $875,000
Salaries & Benefits $4,104,372
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $10,806,291
TOTAL EXPENSES $15,785,663

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $15,996,911 $12,669,677 +0.3%
Expenses $15,785,663 $12,695,541 +0.2%
Net Income $211,248 $-25,864 -9.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
33
Volunteers
25

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
6
$1,511,138
Total Directors
20
$480,543
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRENT DERAAD President & CEO 43.34
Officer Director
$392,700 $87,843 $480,543
CHAD ENLOE SVP SALES 43.34
Officer
$262,339 $47,321 $309,660
WILLIAM WILSON SVP SPORTS SALE 43.34
Officer
$229,671 $39,545 $269,216
JOEL MCLELLAND VP FIN. & ADM. 43.34
Officer
$188,288 $45,704 $233,992
MARY GERMAN COO 43.34
Officer
$195,058 $22,669 $217,727
JOELE HATTON DIR OF SALES 43.34
$173,227 $32,987 $206,214
MICHAEL LY VP MARKETING 43.34
$161,114 $23,672 $184,786
JOE BEDSOLE DIR OF STATE ACCTS 43.34
$139,475 $37,270 $176,745
STEFANIE METCALF NATL ACCTS DIR 43.34
$137,807 $21,894 $159,701
KELLY WILDFONG NATL ACCTS DIR 43.34
$127,887 $15,297 $143,184
GERALD ALLEY MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIDGETT DAVIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRITTNEY GARCIA-DUMAS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETSY EUDY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOWIE HOGG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AZIZ KOBTY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN CUMMINGS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB MATWICK Chairman 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAGS PATEL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHAD BATES BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN SKAGGS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VALERIE LANDRY BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DWAYNE LEE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN HALL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carri Rutkowski BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Larissa D Vilela BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STACEY SNYDER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Melanie Sheppard BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAUL GONZALEZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $15,996,911 $15,785,663 $6,678,157 $211,248
2024 $12,669,677 $12,695,541 $6,458,139 $-25,864
2023 $9,283,738 $8,854,972 $6,462,250 $428,766
2022 $10,406,905 $7,212,914 $6,105,118 $3,193,991
2021 $16,656,136 $15,896,531 $3,519,065 $759,605
2020 $6,076,138 $5,513,517 $1,880,263 $562,621
2019 $6,869,518 $6,321,599 $1,275,284 $547,919
2018 $5,972,467 $6,519,976 $774,057 $-547,509
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