2025-03-05T10:36:45-05:00 2024-06-30 233010968 MILLIGAN & COMPANY LLC 105 N 22ND ST FL 2 PHILADELPHIA PA 191031302 990 2023-07-01 300070983 PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU FOUNDATION PHIL 2158648324 1601 MARKET STREET SUITE 200 PHILADELPHIA PA 19102 GREGG CAREN PRESIDENT & CEO 2156364462 2025-02-28 true false JOHN MILLIGAN CPA P02155323 2154969100 2025-03-05 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z GREGG CAREN 1601 MARKET STREET SUITE 200 PHILADELPHIA PA 19102 301189 false X WWW.DISCOVERPHL.COM X 2002 PA MISSION/PURPOSE: THE PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU FOUNDATION ("FOUNDATION") WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2002 TO CONDUCT PUBLIC, CHARITABLE, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND TO ATTRACT ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THOSE ACTIVITIES FROM FOUNDATIONS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE FOUNDATION HAS A 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT STATUS BECAUSE ITS ACTIVITIES ARE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL. THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING IN SUPPORT OF ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE, BEAUTIFY, AND CELEBRATE PHILADELPHIA IN AN EFFORT TO STIMULATE THE CITY'S TOURISM INDUSTRY. TOGETHER WITH ITS PARTNERS, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT MAKE THE CITY MORE INVITING TO VISITORS, ESPECIALLY THOSE ATTENDING A CONVENTION OR SPECIAL EVENT, OR VISITORS TRAVELING FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION HELPS PHILADELPHIANS PREPARE THEMSELVES FOR CAREERS IN THE REGION'S DYNAMIC HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY, AND ASSISTS CORPORATE VIS 15 14 0 0 3252996 243338 0 24922 57851 65262 0 3343180 301189 90000 34500 0 0 0 203547 2635896 210143 2725896 244643 617284 56546 1899042 1968115 12527 1899042 1955588 X MISSION/PURPOSE: THE PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU FOUNDATION ("FOUNDATION") WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2002 TO CONDUCT PUBLIC, CHARITABLE, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND TO ATTRACT ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THOSE ACTIVITIES FROM FOUNDATIONS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE FOUNDATION HAS A 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT STATUS BECAUSE ITS ACTIVITIES ARE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL. THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING IN SUPPORT OF ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE, BEAUTIFY, AND CELEBRATE PHILADELPHIA IN AN EFFORT TO STIMULATE THE CITY'S TOURISM INDUSTRY. TOGETHER WITH ITS PARTNERS, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT MAKE THE CITY MORE INVITING TO VISITORS, ESPECIALLY THOSE ATTENDING A CONVENTION OR SPECIAL EVENT, OR VISITORS TRAVELING FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION HELPS PHILADELPHIANS PREPARE THEMSELVES FOR CAREERS IN THE REGION'S DYNAMIC HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY, AND ASSISTS CORPORATE VIS false false 10000 HOSPITALITY EDUCATION: THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT TRAIN AND EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS FOR CAREERS IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY AND PROVIDES AN ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP (THE MARIE BAKER BROWN SCHOLARSHIP) AVAILABLE FOR HOSPITALITY STUDENTS ENROLLED AT LOCAL UNIVERSITIES. IT PRODUCES PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS INTERESTED IN CAREERS IN THE HOSPITALITY FIELD. THIS PROGRAM STRIVES TO ENSURE THAT PHILADELPHIA'S DIVERSE COMMUNITIES CAN PARTICIPATE IN AND BENEFIT FROM THE ECONOMIC BENEFITS DRIVEN BY THE TOURISM INDUSTRY. 9500 COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AND OUTREACH: THE FOUNDATION TRADITIONALLY SUPPORTS PROJECTS SUCH AS PHL CARES, A HIGH- IMPACT, BUSINESS-LED RESPONSE TO PHILADELPHIA'S CHRONIC STREET HOMELESSNESS ISSUE, MOBILIZING RESOURCES AND LEADERSHIP FOR REAL SOLUTIONS - PROMOTING HOUSING, JOBS, AND SERVICES - TO END HOMELESSNESS. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE MANAGEMENT OF PHLCARES.COM AND PROMOTIONAL ASSETS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTS LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, FAIRMOUNT PARK CONSERVANCY, AND BROAD STREET MINISTRY TO ADVANCE KEY INITIATIVES AIMED AT ENHANCING PHILADELPHIA'S QUALITY OF LIFE AND BEAUTIFYING PROMINENT PUBLIC SPACES. ITS GOAL IS TO ENSURE THAT PARKS, HISTORICAL SITES, MONUMENTS, AND BUILDINGS ARE WELL MAINTAINED AND WELCOMING TO THE PUBLIC. 15000 HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY SUPPORT: THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS HIGHLIGHT AND SUPPORT THE REGION'S DYNAMIC HOSPITALITY SECTOR AND EVENTS THAT SHOWCASE AND CELEBRATE THE WORK OF ALL EMPLOYED IN THE REGION'S HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY. BY HIGHLIGHTING EXISTING WORKERS AND THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS, THE FOUNDATION HELPS DEVELOP A ROBUST WORKFORCE FOR THE REGIONAL HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION SPONSORS ROCKY DAY, A NEW CITY-WIDE PROMOTION THAT CELEBRATES PHILADELPHIA'S RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE AND THE ICONIC SPIRIT SIGNIFIED BY THE ROCKY MOVIES. FURTHERMORE, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING THE MEETING AND EVENT INDUSTRY. 470 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT : THE PHLCVB FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, AND MANY OTHER HOSPITALITY ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE PHILADELPHIA AS A DYNAMIC TRAVEL DESTINATION AND LOCATION FOR LARGE EVENTS. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE REGIONAL EFFORTS THAT LEAD TO PHILADELPHIA HOSTING PREMIER EVENTS, SUCH AS THE CITY'S SUCCESSFUL BID TO HOST FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 . 470 34970 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true 4 0 0 false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 15 14 false false false false false true false true true false false true true true true true true false false false PA X ARTHUR AYRES 2156364462 1601 MARKET STREET SUITE 200 PHILADELPHIA PA 19102 X JEFF ADELI TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 STEPHEN S AICHELE TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 ED BATEN TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 KAREN DOUGHERTY BUCHHOLZ CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 LEONARD BUCKLEY VICE CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ROCHELLE CAMERON TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 GREGG CAREN PRESIDENT & 2.00 X X 0 0 0 NICHOLAS DEBENEDICTIS TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM P HANKOWSKY TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 JAZELLE JONES TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN J KROLL TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 ALBA MARTINEZ TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN MCNICHOL VICE CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JOHN P PIERCE SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 RICHARD LEE SNOW TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 false false false CONSTELLATION CULINARY GROUP 1601 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19103 CATERING 131888 1 243338 243338 57851 57851 301189 57851 31500 31500 3000 3000 470 470 OTHER 209673 6126 203547 244643 34970 6126 203547 1646567 1824145 137916 143470 88684 500 25875 1899042 1968115 12527 0 12527 X 1899042 1955588 1899042 1955588 1899042 1968115 56546 X false true X true false X X 1 PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 230969325 10 true 0 0 1 0 true false true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true PART IV, SECTION A, LINE 3B APPROXIMATELY 90% OF THE PHLCVB'S SUPPORT IS FROM GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTIONS. PART IV, SECTION A, LINE 3C THE ORGANIZATION HAS A GRANTS MAKING POLICY THAT DESCRIBES HOW GRANT FUNDS MUST BE USED. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X 301189 301189 301189 244643 244643 244643 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE FOUNDATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER IRC SECTION 501 (C) (3). ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IS REFLECTED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FOUNDATION IS SUBJECT TO THE ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS; HOWEVER,THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDTIS FOR ANY TAX PERIODS IN PROGRESS. THE FOUNDATION BELIEVES IT IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS FOR YEARS PRIOR TO 2020. true TEMPLE UNIVERSITY PO BOX 827651 PHILADELPHIA PA 19182 7000 SCHOLARSHIP CONTRIBU MPI FOUNDATION 2711 LBJ FREEWAY SUITE 600 DALLAS TX 75234 10000 GEN SUPPORT GRANT 2 FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION MISSION/PURPOSE: THE PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU FOUNDATION ("FOUNDATION") WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2002 TO CONDUCT PUBLIC, CHARITABLE, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND TO ATTRACT ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THOSE ACTIVITIES FROM FOUNDATIONS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE FOUNDATION HAS A 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT STATUS BECAUSE ITS ACTIVITIES ARE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL. THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING IN SUPPORT OF ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE, BEAUTIFY, AND CELEBRATE PHILADELPHIA IN AN EFFORT TO STIMULATE THE CITY'S TOURISM INDUSTRY. TOGETHER WITH ITS PARTNERS, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT MAKE THE CITY MORE INVITING TO VISITORS, ESPECIALLY THOSE ATTENDING A CONVENTION OR SPECIAL EVENT, OR VISITORS TRAVELING FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION HELPS PHILADELPHIANS PREPARE THEMSELVES FOR CAREERS IN THE REGION'S DYNAMIC HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY, AND ASSISTS CORPORATE VISITORS BY IDENTIFYING MEANINGFUL LOCAL SOCIAL INVESTMENTS. THROUGH THE FOUNDATION'S WORK, PHILADELPHIA'S HOSPITALITY SECTOR WILL CONTINUE TO THRIVE, PROVIDING JOBS FOR THOUSANDS OF RESIDENTS AND STEADILY INCREASING ITS IMPACT ON THE CITY'S ECONOMY. THESE CONTRIBUTIONS WILL HELP PHILADELPHIA REMAIN AS A PREMIER LOCATION FOR CONVENTIONS, SPORTING EVENTS, BUSINESS MEETINGS AND VISITATION. GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE: THE PRIMARY GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE OF THE FOUNDATION IS THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA REGION. HOWEVER, THE OBJECTIVES OF THE FOUNDATION DO ALSO REACH NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. THE MAIN OFFICE OF THE FOUNDATION RESIDES AT THE PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU AT 1601 MARKET STREET, SUITE 200, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103. THE FOUNDATION IS A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF THE PHLCVB. ALL ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES ARE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEES OF THE PHLCVB AND THE BOARD OF THE FOUNDATION IS COMPRISED OF THE TOP LEADERSHIP OF THE PHLCVB AND A SUBSECTION OF THE PHLCVB BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AND OUTREACH: THE FOUNDATION TRADITIONALLY SUPPORTS PROJECTS SUCH AS PHL CARES, A HIGH- IMPACT, BUSINESS-LED RESPONSE TO PHILADELPHIA'S CHRONIC STREET HOMELESSNESS ISSUE, MOBILIZING RESOURCES AND LEADERSHIP FOR REAL SOLUTIONS - PROMOTING HOUSING, JOBS, AND SERVICES - TO END HOMELESSNESS. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE MANAGEMENT OF PHLCARES.COM AND PROMOTIONAL ASSETS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTS LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, FAIRMOUNT PARK CONSERVANCY, AND BROAD STREET MINISTRY TO ADVANCE KEY INITIATIVES AIMED AT ENHANCING PHILADELPHIA'S QUALITY OF LIFE AND BEAUTIFYING PROMINENT PUBLIC SPACES. ITS GOAL IS TO ENSURE THAT PARKS, HISTORICAL SITES, MONUMENTS, AND BUILDINGS ARE WELL MAINTAINED AND WELCOMING TO THE PUBLIC. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY SUPPORT: THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS HIGHLIGHT AND SUPPORT THE REGION'S DYNAMIC HOSPITALITY SECTOR AND EVENTS THAT SHOWCASE AND CELEBRATE THE WORK OF ALL EMPLOYED IN THE REGION'S HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY. BY HIGHLIGHTING EXISTING WORKERS AND THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS, THE FOUNDATION HELPS DEVELOP A ROBUST WORKFORCE FOR THE REGIONAL HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION SPONSORS ROCKY DAY, A NEW CITY-WIDE PROMOTION THAT CELEBRATES PHILADELPHIA'S RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE AND THE ICONIC SPIRIT SIGNIFIED BY THE ROCKY MOVIES. FURTHERMORE, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING THE MEETING AND EVENT INDUSTRY. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT : THE PHLCVB FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, AND MANY OTHER HOSPITALITY ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE PHILADELPHIA AS A DYNAMIC TRAVEL DESTINATION AND LOCATION FOR LARGE EVENTS. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE REGIONAL EFFORTS THAT LEAD TO PHILADELPHIA HOSTING PREMIER EVENTS, SUCH AS THE CITY'S SUCCESSFUL BID TO HOST FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 . FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF THE PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE FOUNDATION HAS EACH BOARD MEMBER SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH IS RETAINED ON FILE AT THE PHLCVB. THIS DISCLOSURE IS UPDATED ANNUALLY TO DETECT ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS FOR THE YEAR. DURING BOARD MEETINGS, IF CONFLICTS ARISE, BOARD MEMBERS ABSTAIN FROM DISCUSSION AND THE VOTE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. PHILA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 1601 MARKET STREET SUITE 200 PHILADELPHIA PA 19102 230969325 TOURISM PA 501C 6 PCVB true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false