Nonprofit · EIN 51-0253102
GREATER WILMINGTON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU INC
Tax-exempt · WILMINGTON, DE 19801
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,349,850 | $1,857,660 | $492,190 | $1,736,687 | $0 | $1,736,687 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,849,709 | $1,816,966 | $32,743 | $1,255,696 | $11,132 | $1,244,564 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,198,717
- of which government grants
- $120,000
- Membership dues
- $62,171
- Program service revenue
- $80,740
- Investment income
- $49,346
- Other revenue
- $21,047
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $117,398
- Other salaries and wages
- $335,662
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $542,674
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $10,336
- Accounting fees
- $79,832
- Occupancy
- $38,259
- Travel
- $85,266
- Depreciation
- $42,204
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,255,696
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,736,687
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,736,687
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $80,369
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,689,563
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $47,124
- Gross receipts
- $2,349,850
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 28
- Year formed
- 1980
- State of legal domicile
- DE
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Boes | Exec. Director Officer | 40 | $98,113 | $32,695 |
| Bill Sullivan CHTP | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Celeste K Mozeik EdD | 1st Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Halsey Spruance | 2nd Vice Chair (until 5/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Sarro | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brad Wenger | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven R Chambliss | Mktg Comm Chair (until 4/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Bell | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tina Betz | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Deborah Buckson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Italo Carrieri-Russo | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| India Colon-Diaz | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeremy Costa | Director (from 10/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| The Hon Dee Durham | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Gerald DuPhily | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
14 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Oberle Howard | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Laura Jury | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Francis A Kwansa PhD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| James F Lardear | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| The Hon Elizabeth Lockman | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Vicky Pettinaro Martelli | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Canon Patel | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jamar Rahming | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jon Sheehan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Scott Stein | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Christopher Strang | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Quincy Watkins | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jessica Welch | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| James C Williams | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Boes | Exec. Director, Ex-Officio Officer | 40 | $88,912 | $18,849 |
| Bill Sullivan CHTP | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Halsey Spruance | Second Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Sarro | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brad Wenger | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven R Chambliss | Marketing Comm Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Silva | Govt Affairs Comm. Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Bell | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tina Betz | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Deborah Buckson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Italo Carrieri-Russo | Executive Committee Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| India Colon-Diaz | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| The Hon Dee Durham | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Gerald DuPhily | Executive Committee Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Oberle Howard | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Jury | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Francis A Kwansa PhD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| James F Lardear | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| The Hon Elizabeth Lockman | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Vicky Pettinaro Martelli | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jame McCray | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Celeste K Mozeik EdD | Exec Comm & First Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Canon Patel | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jon Sheehan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Stein | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Quincy Watkins | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Welch | Ex-Officio Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Amelia Wiggins | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| James C Williams | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 100 W 10TH ST STE 20, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-1632
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jennifer Boes, 100 W 10th St Ste 20, Wilmington, DE 198011632
- Signed the 990
- Jennifer Boes, Executive Director
- Phone
- (302) 295-2210
- Website
- WWW.VisitWilmingtonDE.COM
- Return prepared by
- Bonadio & Co LLP
Mission
To encourage economic development, while preserving quality of life, by systematically attracting visitors to Greater Wilmington for business and leisure, and putting them in touch with the Bureau members who can enhance their visitation experience.
Program accomplishments
- As the destination marketing organization, the GWCVB's vision is to be the most comprehensive, convenient and best-known source of information for visitors, meeting planners and people wanting to relocate. We have a state-of-the-art website and produce a Visitor's Guide as part of our marketing tools to attract more visitors and business to the area.
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 51-0253102
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,736,687
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,349,850
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,349,850 | $1,857,660 | $1,736,687 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,849,709 | $1,816,966 | $1,255,696 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,248,502 | $2,237,031 | $1,228,281 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 51-0253102).
Questions about GREATER WILMINGTON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU INC
- What is the EIN of GREATER WILMINGTON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GREATER WILMINGTON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU INC is 51-0253102.
- Is GREATER WILMINGTON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6).
- Which annual return does GREATER WILMINGTON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 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 GREATER WILMINGTON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GREATER WILMINGTON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GREATER WILMINGTON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Jennifer Boes.
- Who are the officers and directors of GREATER WILMINGTON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 29 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $98,113 (Jennifer Boes, Exec. Director).
- How much revenue does GREATER WILMINGTON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,349,850, expenses of $1,857,660 and total assets of $1,736,687 at year end.
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