Nonprofit · EIN 20-5588552
DEFIANCE DEVELOPMENT AND VISITORSBUREAU INC
Tax-exempt · DEFIANCE, OH 43512
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $567,084 | $550,811 | $16,273 | $522,257 | $2,321 | $519,936 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $546,502 | $517,919 | $28,583 | $503,859 | $2,889 | $500,970 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $512,281 | $544,592 | -$32,311 | $477,762 | $2,682 | $475,080 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $453,404
- of which government grants
- $294,627
- Program service revenue
- $65,968
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $19,680
- Net income from fundraising events
- $28,032
- Other revenue
- $47,712
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $35,739
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $67,272
- Other salaries and wages
- $53,211
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $132,080
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $7,522
- Occupancy
- $31,615
- Depreciation
- $20,882
- Program services (functional)
- $475,292
- Management and general (functional)
- $68,747
- Fundraising (functional)
- $6,772
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $503,859
- Total assets, end of year
- $522,257
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,321
- Net assets, end of year
- $519,936
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $254,377
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $519,936
- Gross receipts
- $595,473
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 500
- Year formed
- 2006
- State of legal domicile
- OH
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIRSTIE MACK | FORMER EXEC Officer | 40 | $49,387 |
| EZEKIEL TRACY | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $17,885 |
| ANGIE ANKNEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA BALL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GINGER BEYER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JACOB BLACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DOROTHEA HAMMON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN HEIL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JASON HOHENBRINK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID KERN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIM MCDONOUGH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MEYER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CINDY SCHAFFER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH TACKETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NIKI WARNCKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAIGE WESCHE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIRSTIE MACK | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $58,240 |
| ANGIE ANKNEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JESSICA BABCOCK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| GINGER BEYER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOSH BUSCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CJ GASKILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DOROTHEA HAMMON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BRIAN HEIL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JASON HOHENBRINK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| PAIGE JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAVID KERN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MEYER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| CINDY SCHAFFER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SARAH TACKETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| NIKI WARNCKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIRSTIE MACK | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $56,000 |
| ANGIE ANKNEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JESSICA BABCOCK | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| KARLA BATT | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| GINGER BEYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOSH BUSCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JEN CLADY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DOROTHEA HAMMON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BRIAN HEIL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DRAKE JIMENEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAVID KERN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SYLVIA KOESTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MEYER | TRAINING TRE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SARAH TACKETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| NIKI WARNCKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 325 CLINTON ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2113
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- EZEKIEL TRACY, 325 CLINTON STREET, DEFIANCE, OH 43512
- Signed the 990
- EZEKIEL TRACY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (419) 782-0739
- Website
- WWW.VISITDEFIANCEOHIO.COM
- Return prepared by
- SHULTZ HUBER & ASSOCIATES INC
Mission
THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THIS CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED ARE TO ENHANCE THE APPEARANCE OF THE DEFIANCE AREA THROUGH BEAUTIFICATION, RESTORATION, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION; TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER SERVICES TO STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND THE ECONOMIC BASE OF DOWNTOWN DEFIANCE; AND TO PROMOTE BUSINESS, EVENTS, AND ACTIVITIES IN THE DEFIANCE AREA.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO DEVELOP PROJECTS TO ENHANCE, EDUCATE, AND PROMOTE BUSINESS IN THE DEFIANCE AREA. THIS INCLUDES ORGANIZING, SUPPORTING AND OVERSEEING THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES: THE DESIGN COMMITTEE, WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO CREATE AN ATTRACTIVE, COORDINATED AND QUALITY IMAGE OF THE COMMUNITY BY CAPITALIZING ON ITS UNIQUE ASSETS AND HERITAGE; THE PROMOTION COMMITTEE, WHOSE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY IS TO MARKET A UNIFIED, QUALITY IMAGE OF THE BUSINESS DISTRICT AS THE CENTER OF ACTIVITIES, GOODS AND SERVICES TO RETAILERS, RESIDENTS, SHOPPERS, INVESTORS AND TOURISTS; AND THE ECONOMIC RESTRUCTURING COMMITTEE, WORKS TO DEVELOP A MARKET STRATEGY FOR THE COMMUNITY THAT WILL RESULT IN AN IMPROVED RETAIL MIX, A STRONGER TAX BASE, INCREASED INVESTOR CONFIDENCE AND A STRONG, STABLE ROLE FOR THE DOWNTOWN AREA.Expenses $382,553 · grants $35,739 · revenue $50,742
- THE ORGANIZATION FACILITATES THE COLLECTION OF DONATIONS FOR THE ANNUAL FIREWORKS DISPLAY FOR THE DEFIANCE AREA. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PLANS AND COORDINATES THE FOURTH OF JULY EVENTS AND PAYS ALL EXPENSES OUT OF THE FIREWORKS FUND.Expenses $30,491
- THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORS THE ANNUAL LILAC FESTIVAL. THE FESTIVAL FEATURES THE MOST PROLIFIC ARTISTS OF NORTHWESTERN OHIO; ARTS, ANTIQUES & CRAFT FAIR, GARDEN MARKET AND FARMERS MARKET. THERE ARE MUSICIANS PERFORMING THOUGHOUT THE DAY WITH CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE, FOOD VENDORS AND MUCH MORE.Expenses $12,483 · revenue $15,226
- OTHER PROGRAMS THAT FALL UNDER THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE INCLUDE BEING THE FISCAL AGENT FOR THE SANTA HOUSE AND DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS. EACH CHRISTMAS SEASON A SMALL HOUSE IS ERECTED AND DECORATED IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA. A SANTA IS HIRED AND CHILDREN FROM THE AREA ARE INVITED DOWN TO VISIT SANTA WITH PICTURE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE. THE ORGANIZATION IS THE FISCAL AGENT FOR THE DEFIANCE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS COMMITTEE. FUNDS ARE COLLECTED THROUGH DONATIONS AND THE CHRISTMAS COMMITTEE MEETS AND DECIDES HOW TO APPROPRIATELY UTILIZE THESE FUNDS TO DECORATE DURING CHRISTMAS SEASON.Expenses $49,765
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-5588552
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $522,257
- Income (IRS master file)
- $595,473
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $567,084 | $550,811 | $522,257 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $546,502 | $517,919 | $503,859 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $512,281 | $544,592 | $477,762 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $379,896 | $327,562 | $512,319 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-5588552).
Questions about DEFIANCE DEVELOPMENT AND VISITORSBUREAU INC
- What is the EIN of DEFIANCE DEVELOPMENT AND VISITORSBUREAU INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DEFIANCE DEVELOPMENT AND VISITORSBUREAU INC is 20-5588552.
- Is DEFIANCE DEVELOPMENT AND VISITORSBUREAU INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to DEFIANCE DEVELOPMENT AND VISITORSBUREAU INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DEFIANCE DEVELOPMENT AND VISITORSBUREAU INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of DEFIANCE DEVELOPMENT AND VISITORSBUREAU INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DEFIANCE DEVELOPMENT AND VISITORSBUREAU INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DEFIANCE DEVELOPMENT AND VISITORSBUREAU INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names EZEKIEL TRACY.
- Who are the officers and directors of DEFIANCE DEVELOPMENT AND VISITORSBUREAU INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $49,387 (KIRSTIE MACK, FORMER EXEC).
- How much revenue does DEFIANCE DEVELOPMENT AND VISITORSBUREAU INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $567,084, expenses of $550,811 and total assets of $522,257 at year end.
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