2024-11-11T13:56:02-07:00 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 340149652 THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU OF GREATER CLEVELAND INC CONV 2168756600 334 EUCLID AVENUE CLEVELAND OH 44114 David Gilbert President & CEO 2168756600 2024-11-11 1 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z DESTINATION CLEVELAND The Convention and Visitors Bureau of Greater Cleveland 334 Euclid Ave Cleveland OH 44114 23374485 0 X WWW.THISISCLEVELAND.COM X 1934 OH We are unapologetic promoters of Cleveland. By attracting people and connecting them to experiences that illustrate Cleveland's diversity, creativity and contagious passion, we stimulate economic growth. 40 40 70 60 6116 0 60878 704404 19364265 21962259 84812 695742 17458 7890 19527413 23370295 350000 350000 0 0 5994207 6938555 0 0 0 9241961 10441294 15586168 17729849 3941245 5640446 30524585 36431748 2743674 2566664 27780911 33865084 We are unapologetic promoters of Cleveland. By attracting people and connecting them to experiences that illustrate Cleveland's diversity, creativity, and contagious passion, we stimulate economic growth. Destination Cleveland exists to drive economic impact and stimulate community vitality for Greater Cleveland through memorable leisure, convention and business travel experiences. The organization markets the destination to individuals, meeting planners and tour operators to change perceptions and improve the narrative of Cleveland; pursues, books and services meetings, conventions and events; and manages the destination experience by connecting visitors to Cleveland, the industry that serves them and the environment they experience during their visit. 0 0 7421332 0 0 Allocation of funds to change perceptions of Cleveland as a destination city, increase demand for Cleveland as a leisure destination and as the host of meetings, conventions and events, and encourage area residents to recommend Cleveland as a visitor destination to family and friends. 3622823 0 0 Expenses related to pursuing and booking meetings, conventions and events to be hosted in Cleveland. Also includes expenses related to servicing secured events to create memorable and personal experiences that are authentic to Cleveland, which contribute to increasing positive perceptions of Cleveland. 1934220 0 0 Expenses related to collaborations with community partners and service providers to enhance the visitor experience and determine research-based evolution of the visitor product. Also includes expenses related to development and implementation of hospitality business engagement. 0 0 0 12978375 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 119 0 70 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 40 40 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 OH X Steven Dieringer 2168756657 334 EUCLID AVENUE CLEVELAND OH 44114 Hannah Belsito Chief Experience Officer 40 0 X 258744 0 27475 Gordon Taylor III VP Convention Sales and Services 40 0 X 221353 0 28107 Marie Scalia Chief Marketing Officer 40 0 X 186323 0 12326 Rick Wilson VP of Human Resources 40 0 X 172010 0 20949 Sharrona Burns Senior Director of Convention Sales 40 0 X 165011 0 18764 Steven Dieringer Vice President of Finance 40 0 X 169160 0 12871 Jennifer Valencic Vice President, Destination Engagement 40 0 X 158276 0 12063 Emily Lauer Vice President of PR & Communications 40 0 X 151520 0 12111 Jim Ganotis Director of Information Technology 40 0 X 118477 0 20976 Bruce Akers Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Dr Laura Bloomberg Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Akram Boutros Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Brandon Bryant Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Micki Byrnes Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Shelly Cayette Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Bradford Davy Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Robert Falls Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Adam Fishman Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Bill Griswold Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Steve Groppe Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Greg Harris Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 David Heller Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Robert Hill Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Michael Jeans Treasurer 1 0 X X 0 0 0 JW Johnson Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Nathan Kelly Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Ron King Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Brenda Kirk Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Joe Kubic Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Tammy LeBlanc Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 India Pierce Lee Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Paul Matsen Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Tania Menesse Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Darrell McNair Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Sam McNulty Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Randy McShepard Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Pat Pastore Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Jon Pinney Board Chair 1 0 X X 0 0 0 Kim Riley Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Shawn Riley Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Baiju Shah Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Jason Therrien Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Julie Tutkovics Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Gina Vernaci Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Daniel Walsh Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Mayor Pat Ward Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Eric Wobser Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Brian Zimmerman Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Ann Zoller Secretary 1 0 X X 0 0 0 David Gilbert President and CEO - Leased Employee 40 1 X X 0 0 0 1600874 0 165642 12 0 1 0 MMGY Global LLC 7309 W 80th St Overland KS 66204 Marketing Consulting 571130 Hardy Designs 2325 McKinley Ave Cleveland OH 44111 Graphic design 185373 Think Media Studios 6140 Parkland Blvd Suite 300 Mayfield Heights OH 44121 Video production 100446 0 0 0 0 683941 20463 20463 704404 Transient Occupancy Tax 900099 21091734 21091734 0 0 Partnership Dues 900099 328051 328051 0 0 Advertising 900099 340707 340707 0 0 Sponsorship 900099 106463 106463 0 0 Miscellaneous 900099 95304 95304 0 0 0 0 0 0 21962259 695742 0 0 695742 0 0 0 0 1774 0 0 1774 0 0 0 0 0 10306 4190 6116 0 6116 0 0 0 0 0 0 23370295 21962259 6116 697516 X 350000 916359 4882423 122244 587113 430416 67084 21250 63000 1793004 3332636 109839 967885 532038 611607 904530 606058 66179 Research 156740 Employee Leasing Agreement 360408 Community Support and Initiatives 318540 Convention Subsidies 245999 284497 17729849 0 0 0 19523355 25793933 3047396 3084166 3317 275412 355228 328859 8678562 5949509 1541384 2729053 4282080 2626118 32680 476407 1739145 1117800 30524585 36431748 1262977 1480270 145028 189866 1335669 896528 2743674 2566664 X 18959583 25254121 8821328 8610963 27780911 33865084 30524585 36431748 X 5640446 0 0 0 0 443727 X 0 1 X 1 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2986690 2560130 426560 0 803369 608029 195340 0 4888503 2781350 2107153 2729053 0 Operating lease liabilities 896528 896528 X Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 The Organization accounts for uncertain tax positions in accordance with GAAP, which requires recognition of and disclosure related to uncertain tax positions. As of and for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Organization did not have a liability for unrecognized tax benefits. 1 Greater Cleveland Sports Commission 334 Euclid Avenue Cleveland OH 44114 311381131 3 300000 0 Fair market value Operating support Operating support to organization with similar mission. Greater Cleveland Media Development Corporation 526 Superior Avenue Suite 350 Cleveland OH 44114 341823509 3 50000 0 Fair market value Operating support Operating support to organization with similar mission. 2 2 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Payments to other organizations are for general unrestricted operating support. The organization reviews the financial statements of these organizations. X X X 0 0 0 Gordon Taylor III VP Convention Sales and Services 219853 0 1500 0 0 0 6861 0 21246 0 249460 0 0 0 Steven Dieringer Vice President of Finance 167660 0 1500 0 0 0 5187 0 7684 0 182031 0 0 0 Hannah Belsito Chief Experience Officer 197244 0 61500 0 0 0 6111 0 21364 0 286219 0 0 0 Marie Scalia Chief Marketing Officer 184823 0 1500 0 0 0 5661 0 6665 0 198649 0 0 0 Sharrona Burns Senior Director of Convention Sales 165011 0 1500 0 0 0 0 0 18764 0 185275 0 0 0 Emily Lauer Vice President of PR & Communications 150020 0 1500 0 0 0 4470 0 7641 0 163631 0 0 0 Jennifer Valencic Vice President, Destination Engagement 156776 0 1500 0 0 0 4767 0 7296 0 170339 0 0 0 Rick Wilson VP of Human Resources 170510 0 1500 0 0 0 5277 0 15672 0 192959 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3 David Gilbert, President and CEO, is employed by the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission. Destination Cleveland has an employee lease agreement with the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission which indicates Mr. Gilbert will also act as Destination Cleveland's President and CEO. Mr. Gilbert performs duties on behalf of Destination Cleveland which are customary duties for President and CEO of an exempt organization. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Organization completes the Form 990 and sends to an independent accounting firm to review. After the accounting firm reviews the completed 990, the organization sends the 990 to the CEO/President and Finance Committee to review. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Regarding enforcement of a conflict of interest policy, conflict of interest forms are completed, signed and reviewed annually for all officers, directors and key employees. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Regarding determination of compensation, the CEO/President's performance and salary are reviewed by the Alliance Committee, which is comprised of members of the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission and Destination Cleveland. This committee uses industry data, historical data and a review process determining compensation. All other officers and key employees are reviewed in the same manner by the CEO. Key employees' salary are also shared with the Executive Committee. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 All organizational documents, such as policies and financial statements, are made available to the general public upon request. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Professional services to assist with mission driven work including but not limited to web design, programmatic campaigns, HR and project-specific consulting. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24a - 24d For calendar year 2023, Destination Cleveland was party to an employee lease agreement with the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission (GCSC), a tax-exempt organization through which the organization has agreed they will share certain employees, including GCSC's President and CEO. For Form 990 reporting purposes, GCSC is reporting their President and CEO's compensation at the gross amount to agree with the Form W-2 issued by the organization. The 2023 portion of the compensation, benefits and other costs that were expensed by Destination Cleveland for the CEO/President and another employee shared by the two organizations is reported as employee lease agreement ($360,408). GCSC reported Destination Cleveland's portion as "reimbursement for shared services" on Form 990, Part VIII, line 11a. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Gain from subsidiary (Spirit of Cleveland) DC CCC Investment LLC 334 Euclid Ave Cleveland OH 44114 340149652 Investment in Cleveland Concert Company OH 0 0 The Convention and Visitors Bureau of Greater Cleveland Inc DC Illumination LLC 334 Euclid Ave Cleveland OH 44114 934108903 Support of Illuminate CLE lighting project OH 0 0 The Convention and Visitors Bureau of Greater Cleveland Inc Spirit of Cleveland Inc 334 Euclid Avenue Cleveland OH 44114 341823509 Promote Cleveland OH 501(c)(3) 7 Convention and Visitors Bureau of Greater Cleveland Inc 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 Spirit of Cleveland Inc p 500