Nonprofit · EIN 35-1918822
VISITORS CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, IN 47201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,908,393 | $1,873,048 | $35,345 | $4,101,868 | $40,328 | $4,061,540 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,077,930 | $1,791,038 | $286,892 | $4,078,523 | $52,328 | $4,026,195 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,819,678 | $1,517,012 | $302,666 | $3,756,245 | $16,942 | $3,739,303 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,532,515
- of which government grants
- $1,530,291
- Program service revenue
- $211,037
- Investment income
- $116,877
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $47,964
- Other revenue
- $47,964
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $149,150
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $157,072
- Other salaries and wages
- $510,839
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $759,550
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,569
- Accounting fees
- $16,300
- Occupancy
- $32,595
- Travel
- $19,664
- Depreciation
- $66,003
- Program services (functional)
- $1,617,999
- Management and general (functional)
- $255,049
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,078,523
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,101,868
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $40,328
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,061,540
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $535,280
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,992,005
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $69,535
- Gross receipts
- $1,999,357
- Employees
- 22
- Volunteers
- 35
- Year formed
- 1994
- State of legal domicile
- IN
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MISTY WEISENSTEINER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $138,270 | $18,803 |
| AMY KAISER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITTANY GRAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELLE NICKERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK GRIFFIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| C JORDAN HILBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAKE MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAN SPRAGUE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM KREUTZJANS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KILEY BROAD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA JEWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TYLER HODGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE ROBBINS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETE KING | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN PAYNE | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MISTY WEISENSTEINER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $122,504 | $18,258 |
| AMY KAISER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH BOOTH POOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN PAYNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITTANY GRAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| C JORDAN HILBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAKE MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAN SPRAGUE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM KREUTZJANS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN BOOTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA JEWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TYLER HODGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE ROBBINS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETE KING | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY WADDLE | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MISTY WEISENSTEINER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $65,313 | $8,819 |
| AL DEGNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY KAISER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH BOOTH POOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA VOGEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN PAYNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| C JORDAN HILBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAKE MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAN SPRAGUE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN BOOTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETE KING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TYLER HODGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA JEWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNY KIM | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE ROBBINS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY WADDLE | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 506 5TH ST, COLUMBUS, IN 47201-6225
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ROBIN GRAY, 506 FIFTH STREET, COLUMBUS, IN 47201
- Signed the 990
- ROBIN GRAY, OPERATIONS MANAGER
- Phone
- (812) 378-2622
- Website
- COMESEECOLUMBUS.COM
- Return prepared by
- BLUE & CO LLC
Mission
TO INSPIRE RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO EXPERIENCE COLUMBUS AND BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY AS AN IDEAL DESTINATION FOR LEISURE, SPORTS, AND TRAVEL WHILE SHARING THE UNIQUE CHARACTER OF OUR COMMUNITY TO CREATE MEMORABLE AND MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES.
Program accomplishments
- PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM IN BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY. MAINTAINS A VISITORS CENTER TO PROMOTE TOURISM OF THE COUNTY AND PROVIDE FUNDING TO LOCAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.Expenses $1,617,999 · grants $149,150 · revenue $259,001
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
- 35-1918822
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,101,868
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,999,357
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,908,393 | $1,873,048 | $4,101,868 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,077,930 | $1,791,038 | $4,078,523 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,819,678 | $1,517,012 | $3,756,245 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,273,942 | $1,527,080 | $3,460,184 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 35-1918822).
Questions about VISITORS CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of VISITORS CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VISITORS CENTER INC is 35-1918822.
- Is VISITORS CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to VISITORS CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VISITORS CENTER 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 VISITORS CENTER 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 VISITORS CENTER 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 VISITORS CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ROBIN GRAY.
- Who are the officers and directors of VISITORS CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $138,270 (MISTY WEISENSTEINER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does VISITORS CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,908,393, expenses of $1,873,048 and total assets of $4,101,868 at year end.
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