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Nonprofit · EIN 82-1342105

BASTROP DESTINATION AND MARKETING ORGANIZATION

Also known as VISIT BASTROP

Tax-exempt · BASTROP, TX 78602

Financials

$1.4M$1.3M2022$1.1M$1.2M2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BASTROP DESTINATION AND MARKETING ORGANIZATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2024990$1,058,295$1,235,600-$177,305$999,013$246,530$752,483
September 30, 2023990$1,368,304$1,313,955$54,349$1,297,584$366,796$930,788
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$1,036,450
Investment income
$5,474
Other revenue
$16,371

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$331,332
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$402,666
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$29,314
Accounting fees
$10,250
Travel
$1,641
Depreciation
$3,031

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,297,584
Total assets, end of year
$999,013
Total liabilities, end of year
$246,530
Net assets, end of year
$752,483
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,642
Net assets without donor restrictions
$745,026
Net assets with donor restrictions
$7,457
Gross receipts
$1,058,295
Employees
4
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2018
State of legal domicile
TX

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 September 30, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SUSAN SMITHFORMER PRESIDENT/CEO
Former
40$169,373$4,098
ASHTON LAFUENTEPRESIDENT/CEO
Officer
40$96,542$11,447
KERRY FOSSLERCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHAWN ANTHEA-PLETSCHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JANE HUNTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AMY BAILEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROBERT KRAFTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
IRBY MORVANTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
HARRISON WOODBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LEE HARLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WESLEY DILLSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
HEATHER YOUNG-LIRABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BARBARA CALDWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAWN SEVCIK GUERROBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KRISTI LEEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KERRY FOSSLERCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director
–$0
SHAWN ANTHEA-PLETSCHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
JANE HUNTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
AMY BAILEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
DAWN GUERREROBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
KRISTI LEEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
ROBERT KRAFTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
IRBY MORVANTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
HARRISON WOODBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
KATHY DANIELSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
BECKI WOMBLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
ASHTON LAFUENTEPRESIDENT/CE
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1200, BASTROP, TX 78602-1200
In care of
% VISIT BASTROP
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
ASHTON LAFUENTE, PO BOX 1200, BASTROP, TX 78602
Signed the 990
MICHAELA JOYCE, ACTING DIRECTOR
Phone
(512) 332-8990
Return prepared by
MAXWELL LOCKE & RITTER LLP

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO STIMULATE THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF THE CITY OF BASTROP BY MARKETING THE BASTROP REGION AS A VIBRANT VISITOR DESTINATION INCLUDING CONVENTIONS, MEETINGS, OUTDOOR RECREATION AND SPECIAL EVENTS.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • TO STIMULATE THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF THE CITY OF BASTROP BY MARKETING THE BASTROP REGION AS A VIBRANT VISITOR DESTINATION INCLUDING CONVENTIONS, MEETINGS, OUTDOOR RECREATION AND SPECIAL EVENTS.
  • TO STIMULATE THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF THE CITY OF BASTROP BY MARKETING THE BASTROP REGION AS A VIBRANT VISITOR DESTINATION INCLUDING CONVENTIONS, MEETINGS, OUTDOOR RECREATION AND SPECIAL EVENTS.

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026Not on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
82-1342105
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2018
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$999,013
Income (IRS master file)
$1,058,295

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2024$1,058,295$1,235,600$999,013XML
990September 2023$1,368,304$1,313,955$1,297,584XML
990September 2022$1,225,185$1,094,229$759,318IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 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 82-1342105).

Questions about BASTROP DESTINATION AND MARKETING ORGANIZATION

What is the EIN of BASTROP DESTINATION AND MARKETING ORGANIZATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BASTROP DESTINATION AND MARKETING ORGANIZATION is 82-1342105.
Is BASTROP DESTINATION AND MARKETING ORGANIZATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 2018.
Are donations to BASTROP DESTINATION AND MARKETING ORGANIZATION tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does BASTROP DESTINATION AND MARKETING ORGANIZATION 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 BASTROP DESTINATION AND MARKETING ORGANIZATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BASTROP DESTINATION AND MARKETING ORGANIZATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2024.
Who is the principal officer of BASTROP DESTINATION AND MARKETING ORGANIZATION?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2024 names ASHTON LAFUENTE.
Who are the officers and directors of BASTROP DESTINATION AND MARKETING ORGANIZATION?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2024 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $169,373 (SUSAN SMITH, FORMER PRESIDENT/CEO).
How much revenue does BASTROP DESTINATION AND MARKETING ORGANIZATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,058,295, expenses of $1,235,600 and total assets of $999,013 at year end.

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