Nonprofit · EIN 93-0751310
EUGENE SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU INC
Tax-exempt · EUGENE, OR 97401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,479,091 | $3,867,873 | $611,218 | $6,751,164 | $1,002,096 | $5,749,068 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,671,110 | $3,823,525 | $847,585 | $6,058,507 | $920,657 | $5,137,850 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,295,511 | $3,785,504 | $510,007 | $5,197,818 | $907,553 | $4,290,265 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $118,299
- Program service revenue
- $4,246,707
- Investment income
- $110,935
- Other revenue
- $3,150
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $25,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $309,691
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,159,451
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,877,444
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $20,635
- Occupancy
- $102,419
- Travel
- $58,070
- Depreciation
- $927
- Program services (functional)
- $3,560,983
- Management and general (functional)
- $306,890
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,058,507
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,751,164
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,002,096
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,749,068
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,360
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,920,855
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $828,213
- Gross unrelated business income
- $48,976
- Gross receipts
- $4,479,091
- Employees
- 29
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 1979
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KARI WESTLUND | PRESIDENT, C Officer | 40 | $162,722 | $11,094 |
| SAMARA PHELPS | PRESIDENT, C Officer | 40 | $45,090 | $162 |
| DANA TURELL | BOARD PRESID Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH SMITH | BOARD VICE P Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BAROFSKY | BOARD SECRET Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM WHYTE | BOARD TREASU Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| IRENE ALLTUCKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD BOYLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COREY BULLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT CANAGA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE COLLINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG COOMBS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IAN DOBSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE DRENNAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM DRISCOLL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
17 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE DUNCAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREG EVANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALYSSA GOMEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JONNIE HELFRICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| COMMISSIONER DAVID LOVEALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RON MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSH NECKELS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL NEWMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LORRIE NORMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TINA PATEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID PENILTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE ROGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEV SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIM SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VANESSA THARP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAARIN KNUDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE WEBBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 32 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KARI WESTLUND | PRESIDENT, C Officer | 40 | $142,922 | $11,094 |
| DANA TURELL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH SMITH | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM WHYTE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE JOHNS | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| IRENE ALLTUCKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BAROFSKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD BOYLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COREY BULLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT CANAGA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE COLLINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IAN DOBSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE DRENNAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM DRISCOLL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE DUNCAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG EVANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONNIE HELFRICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNDA KAMERRER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COMMISSIONER DAVID LOVEALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERI MCPHERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL NEWMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORRIE NORMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TINA PATEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID PENILTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARI PRESTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE ROGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEV SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT STRAUBE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY SUNFLOWER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR LUCY VINIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE WEBBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 32 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KARI WESTLUND | PRESIDENT, C Officer | 40 | $136,292 | $10,163 |
| DANA TURELL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH SMITH | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM WHYTE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE JOHNS | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTIN ALLETSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IRENE ALLTUCKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BAROFSKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD BOYLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| COREY BULLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT CANAGA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE COLLINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE DRENNAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM DRISCOLL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE DUNCAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COMMISSIONER PAT FARR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT FRECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONNIE HELFRICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNDA KAMERRER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COMMISSIONER DAVID LOVEALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERI MCPHERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL NEWMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORRIE NORMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TINA PATEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID PENILTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARI PRESTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEV SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT STRAUBE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY SUNFLOWER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL TANNENBAUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR LUCY VINIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE WEBBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 754 OLIVE ST, EUGENE, OR 97401-0000
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SAMARA PHELPS, 754 OLIVE ST, EUGENE, OR 97401
- Signed the 990
- SAMARA PHELPS, PRESIDENT, CEO(9/24)
- Phone
- (541) 484-5307
- Website
- WWW.TRAVELLANECOUNTY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JONES & ROTH PC
Mission
THE MISSION OF TRAVEL LANE COUNTY IS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF OVERNIGHT VISITORS TO THE EUGENE, CASCADES & COAST REGION. TRAVEL LANE COUNTY IS A RECOGNIZED LEADER IN ACHIEVING YEAR-ROUND ECONOMIC GROWTH THROUGHOUT THE EUGENE, CASCADES & COAST REGION THROUGH INNOVATIVE DESTINATION MARKETING, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND EXCEPTIONAL VISITOR EXPERIENCES. EUGENE, CASCADES AND COAST IS ONE OF THE MOST PREFERRED TRAVEL DESTINATIONS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST.
Program accomplishments
- TOURISM MARKETING - POSITION THE EUGENE, CASCADES & COAST REGION AS A LEISURE TRAVEL DESTINATION WHICH INCLUDES MARKETING TO INDIVIDUAL TRAVELERS, TRAVEL TRADE AND MEDIA THROUGH ADVERTISING, TRADE SHOWS, DIRECT SALES, PUBLIC RELATIONS, SOCIAL MEDIA AND OTHER INTERNET BASED COMMUNICATIONS. THE TOURISM MARKETING DEPARTMENT SERVES AS THE LOCAL LIAISON FOR THE OREGON FILM & VIDEO OFFICE. DURING 2025, PAID ADVERTISING GENERATED 71.65 MILLION IMPRESSIONS AND 595,712 CLICKS. ESTIMATED EARNED MEDIA IMPRESSIONS TOPPED 343.76 MILLION, LARGELY DUE TO KEY SYNDICATED PLACEMENTS FROM MAJOR CONNECTED MEDIA OUTLETS SUCH AS YAHOO AND MSN.Expenses $1,352,234
- CONVENTION SALES & SERVICE - PROMOTES THE EUGENE, CASCADES & COAST REGION AS A CONVENTION/MEETING EVENT SITE. ADVERTISING, TRADE SHOWS, SOCIAL MEDIA, E-NEWS, FAMILIARIZATION AND SITE INSPECTION TRIPS, PUBLIC RELATIONS, AND DIRECT SALES ARE ALL USED TO SELL MEETING AND EVENT PLANNERS WHO HAVE CONFIRMED LANE COUNTY AS THE SITE FOR THEIR CONVENTION OR EVENT. SOME OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT INCLUDE REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE, CONVENTION PLANNING, PUBLICITY, INFORMATION DESKS, SPOUSE/LEISURE ACTIVITIES & TOURS, AND HOUSING COORDINATION. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED 18 CONFIRMED EVENTS RESULTING IN 3,609 ROOM NIGHTS. THE ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT WAS 1.86 MILLION. THERE WERE 29 NEW GROUPS CONVENTIONS WORKED WITH AND A 25% EMAIL NEWSLETTER OPEN RATEExpenses $560,772
- SPORTS MARKETING - PROMOTES LANE COUNTY AS A SPORTS EVENT SITE THROUGH ADVERTISING, TRADE SHOWS, SOCIAL MEDIA, E-NEWS AND DIRECT SALES. SERVICE STAFF PROVIDE PERSONAL CONTACT AND ASSISTANCE FOR EVENT PLANNERS WHO HAVE CONFIRMED LANE COUNTY AS THE SITE FOR THEIR SPORTING EVENT. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE 26 CONFIRMED EVENTS RESULTING IN 27,605 ROOM NIGHTS. THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF SPORTS INCREASTED FROM 13.6 MILLION IN FY23 TO A TOTAL ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT OF 19.5 MILLION. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE THE ADDITION OF THE BIG TEN TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS, WHICH ALONE DROVE MORE THAN 2,000 ROOM INGHTS AND 1.2 MILLION IN EEI.Expenses $622,217
- STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS - RESPONSIBLE FOR PARTNERSHIP SALES AND SUPPORT AND INCREASING AWARENESS ABOUT TRAVEL LANE COUNTY AND THE VISITOR INDUSTRY TO LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS, PARTNERS, EMPLOYEES, AREA MEDIA AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS PROVIDES INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL REPORTING THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF SEMI-ANNUAL AND ANNUAL REPORTS AND MONTHLY INDUSTRY UPDATES. STAFF SUPPORTS THE EFFORTS OF E. CONVENTION, SPORTS AND LEISURE SALES. IN THE PAST YEAR ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP ENDED AT 660 PARTNERS. ACCESSIBILITY PROJECTS INCLUDED WHEEL THE WORLD CERTIFICATIONS FOR 17 PARTNERS AND TWO PARTNERS BEGAN VISITABLE TRAINING. INTEGRATED MARKETING - MANAGE AND MAXIMIZE CAPABILITIES OF CENTRALIZED TECHNOLOGY PLATFORMS (CRM, CMS, WEBSITES, E-MAIL AND YOUTUBE). MANAGE PHOTOS, VIDEOS AND GRAPHICS. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE A RECORD SETTING 1.2 MILLION USERS VISITED THE WEBSITE WITH MORE THAN 2.9 MILLION PAGEVIEWS OVER THE FISCAL YEAR. VISITOR SERVICES - PROVIDES EXPERTISE ON LANE COUNTY AND THE ENTIRE STATE OF OREGON TO VISITORS TO THE AREA THROUGH OUR VISITOR CENTER. IN A NORMAL YEAR, INFORMATION IS ALSO PROVIDED THROUGH MOBILE OUTREACH SERVICES WITH OUR VISITOR VAN AND INFORMATION BOOTHS AT EVENTS.Expenses $1,025,760 · grants $25,000
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
- 93-0751310
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,751,164
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,479,091
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,479,091 | $3,867,873 | $6,751,164 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,671,110 | $3,823,525 | $6,058,507 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,295,511 | $3,785,504 | $5,197,818 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $4,518,339 | $2,867,913 | $4,017,408 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 93-0751310).
Questions about EUGENE SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU INC
- What is the EIN of EUGENE SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EUGENE SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU INC is 93-0751310.
- Is EUGENE SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1980.
- Are donations to EUGENE SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does EUGENE SPRINGFIELD 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 EUGENE SPRINGFIELD 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 EUGENE SPRINGFIELD 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 EUGENE SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SAMARA PHELPS.
- Who are the officers and directors of EUGENE SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 32 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $162,722 (KARI WESTLUND, PRESIDENT, C).
- How much revenue does EUGENE SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,479,091, expenses of $3,867,873 and total assets of $6,751,164 at year end.
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