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THE MISSION OF THE POCONO MOUNTAINS VACATION BUREAU, INC. IS TO ENHANCE THE ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL WELL-BEING OF OUR REGION AND MEMBERS THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF TOURISM AND THE COMPREHENSIVE MARKETING OF OUR DESTINATION.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$16.4M
Program Spending
92%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$14.9M
Total Expenses
▼$16.8M
Total Assets
$13.6M
Total Liabilities
▼$3.1M
Net Assets
$10.5M
Officer Compensation
→$743K
Other Salaries
$2.4M
Investment Income
$252.3K
Fundraising
▼$0
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $709.1K
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MAUCH CHUNK LAKE PARK | JIM THORPE, PA | $50K | Cash | MARKETING SUPPORT OF THE PROPERTY |
WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION23-2656896 | HONESDALE, PA | $35.5K | Cash | CREATIVE COMMUNITIES ART TRAILS & SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL BELL AT HAWLEY SILK MILL |
BOROUGH OF JIM THORPE24-6000622 | JIM THORPE, PA | $30K | Cash | DOWNTOWN VICTORIAN LIGHTING REFURBISHMENT & 2024 TOURISM PLANNING MANAGEMENT - FALL FOLIAGE |
CHAMBER OF THE NORTHERN POCONOS47-0976224 | HAWLEY, PA | $25K | Cash | GENERAL ASSISTANCE |
MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP24-6001492 | EAST STROUDSBURG, PA | $20K | Cash | TIDY TOWNSHIP |
BARRETT TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS24-6001357 | CRESCO, PA | $20K | Cash | BARC ENTRANCE SIGN |
POCONO TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT24-6001526 | TANNERSVILLE, PA | $20K | Cash | PTPD DRONE PROGRAM |
PIKE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY23-2027376 | MILFORD, PA | $20K | Cash | GENERAL ASSISTANCE |
MONROE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY23-2135841 | SCOTRUN, PA | $20K | Cash | TRANSIT IN THE PARK-INCLUDES KAYAK AND BIKE TRANSIT TO PARKS |
MONROE COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION22-2442646 | STROUDSBURG, PA | $20K | Cash | PURCHASE DISPLAY CASES FOR STROUD MANSION |
BOROUGH OF JT24-6000622 | JIM THORPE, PA | $19.4K | Cash | BCM TRAFFIC SERVICES 2024 |
DELAWARE HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY23-2804664 | BEACH LAKE, PA | $19.3K | Cash | COMMUNITY ACCESS TO NATURE |
KETTLE CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL FUND23-2656438 | STROUDSBURG, PA | $18K | Cash | KETTLE CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER ENTRANCE |
WAYNE COUNTY FAIR24-0839324 | HONESDALE, PA | $15.8K | Cash | GENERAL ASSISTANCE |
GO COLLABORATIVE83-1183237 | STROUDSBURG, PA | $15K | Cash | ANN STREET PARK HAND PAINTED MURALS, SNOWMEN EXPANSION 7TH YEAR, & SECURITY AND SAFETY ON MAIN |
CHESTNUTHILL TOWNSHIP24-6001383 | BRODHEADSVILLE, PA | $14.9K | Cash | LITTLE MEXICO TRAILHEAD IMPROVEMENT |
WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY24-0810454 | HONESDALE, PA | $14.5K | Cash | ILLUMINATE THE JEWEL OF WAYNE COUNTY |
MOUNT POCONO BOROUGH24-6000634 | MOUNT POCONO, PA | $14.3K | Cash | THE KNOB OVERLOOK IMPROVEMENTS |
EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY23-2504462 | EAST STROUDSBURG, PA | $12.5K | Cash | 2024 ADD ONS |
DORFLINGER WILDLIFE SANCTUARY23-2137456 | WHITE MILLS, PA | $12K | Cash | GENERAL ASSISTANCE |
GREATER HONESDALE PARTNERSHIP23-2682245 | HONESDALE, PA | $12K | Cash | GENERAL ASSISTANCE |
MONROE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REC FIELDS24-6000734 | STROUDSBURG, PA | $11.9K | Cash | ADULT RECREATIONAL SOCCER COMES TO THE POCONOS |
JIM THORPE TOURISM AGENCY23-2308154 | JIM THORPE, PA | $11.7K | Cash | 2024 MARKETING EXPENSES |
HONESDALE BOROUGH24-6000601 | HONESDALE, PA | $11.4K | Cash | HONESDALE BOROUGH DOG PARK |
THE COOPERAGE PROJECT27-5427439 | HONESDALE, PA | $11.3K | Cash | GENERAL ASSISTANCE |
| JIM THORPE, PA | $11K | Cash | M.S. KEMMERER MEMORIAL PARK PAVILION REPAIR & BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT | |
OLD JAIL MUSEUM & HERITAGE CENTER23-2872211 | JIM THORPE, PA | $10.9K | Cash | 2024 MARKETING EXPENSES |
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY23-2190729 | MILFORD, PA | $10K | Cash | GENERAL ASSISTANCE |
STROUDSBURG WESLEYAN CHURCH24-6018338 | STROUDSBURG, PA | $10K | Cash | COMMUNITY RECREATION AREA (PHASE 1) |
GDS FAIR23-2153232 | NEWFOUNDLAND, PA | $10K | Cash | GENERAL ASSISTANCE |
BOROUGH OF MILFORD24-6000625 | MILFORD, PA | $10K | Cash | PEDESTRIAN LIGHTS UPDATE |
POLK TOWNSHIP24-6001528 | KRESGEVILLE, PA | $10K | Cash | WALKING PARK PLAYGROUND PROJECT |
HAWLEY BOROUGH24-6000598 | HAWLEY, PA | $9,990 | Cash | HAWLEY BEAUTIFICATION & PARK/FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS |
JIM THORPE INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL81-4741215 | JIM THORPE, PA | $9,306 | Cash | 7TH ANNUAL JIM THORPE INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL 2024 |
KIDDER TWP POLICE23-1674500 | LAKE HARMONY, PA | $8,340 | Cash | OPERATION ENJOYING THE POCONOS 2024 |
DOWNTOWN HAWLEY PARTNERSHIP74-3259196 | HAWLEY, PA | $8,161 | Cash | GENERAL ASSISTANCE |
LACAWAC SANCTUARY FOUNDATION23-6419952 | LAKE ARIEL, PA | $8,000 | Cash | GENERAL ASSISTANCE |
SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP23-2089952 | EAST STROUDSBURG, PA | $7,955 | Cash | REVITALIZING RIVERS EDGE PARK & AMERICAN CLASSIC GRILLS |
BOROUGH OF STROUDSBURG24-6000662 | STROUDSBURG, PA | $7,769 | Cash | BOROUGH OF STROUDSBURG DOG PARK & DOWNTOWN STROUDSBURG SIDEWALK CHALKING |
JACKSON TOWNSHIP24-6001451 | REEDERS, PA | $7,500 | Cash | PARK COMFORT, SAFETY, & USE UPGRADE |
JIM THROPE TOURISM AGENCY (JTTA)23-2308154 | JIM THORPE, PA | $7,500 | Cash | REPLACE/UPDATE JT WELCOME SIGNS |
ROTARY CLUB OF HONESDALE23-6298149 | LAKE ARIEL, PA | $7,200 | Cash | GENERAL ASSISTANCE |
WAYNE COUNTY ARTS ALLIANCE56-2312185 | HONESDALE, PA | $7,200 | Cash | GENERAL ASSISTANCE |
FOUNDATION OF HARMONY PRESENTS82-2592318 | HAWLEY, PA | $7,135 | Cash | GENERAL ASSISTANCE |
NEWFOUNDLAND AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY23-1976904 | NEWFOUNDLAND, PA | $7,086 | Cash | GENERAL ASSISTANCE |
ROOTS AND RHYTHM74-3247376 | HONESDALE, PA | $6,950 | Cash | GENERAL ASSISTANCE |
WEATHERLY HILLCLIMB ASSOCIATES26-2741535 | WEATHERLY, PA | $6,580 | Cash | 2024 MARKETING EXPENSES |
FRANKLIN TWP VOLUNTEER FIRE CO23-2588418 | LEHIGHTON, PA | $6,390 | Cash | MARKETING MULTIPLE EVENTS IN 2024 |
NO 9 MINE23-2563958 | LANSFORD, PA | $6,000 | Cash | MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS 2024 |
RITZ PLAYHOUSE23-1922413 | HAWLEY, PA | $6,000 | Cash | GENERAL ASSISTANCE |
LEHIGHTON DOWNTOWN INITIATIVE26-3468876 | LEHIGHTON, PA | $5,808 | Cash | HOMETOWN VINTAGE CHRISTMAS 2024, CHRISTMAS IN JULY 2024, WINE ON THE RIVER 2024, LEHIGHTON DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET 2024, AND KILTS ON WHEELS 2024 |
ARTISASHIP81-0972562 | LEHIGHTON, PA | $5,700 | Cash | SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2024 THE WILDS |
MAUCH CHUNK CEMETERY ASSOCIATION24-0784769 | JIM THORPE, PA | $5,600 | Cash | ROADWAY RESTORATION |
GREY TOWERS HERITAGE ASSOCIATION | MILFORD, PA | $5,304 | Cash | LANDSCAPE WAYSIDE SIGNS |
FARM ARTS COLLECTIVE81-1010354 | DAMASCUS, PA | $5,128 | Cash | GENERAL ASSISTANCE |
| Total | $709.1K | |||
MAUCH CHUNK LAKE PARK
JIM THORPE, PA
$50K
HONESDALE, PA
$35.5K
JIM THORPE, PA
$30K
HAWLEY, PA
$25K
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA
$20K
CRESCO, PA
$20K
TANNERSVILLE, PA
$20K
MILFORD, PA
$20K
SCOTRUN, PA
$20K
STROUDSBURG, PA
$20K
JIM THORPE, PA
$19.4K
BEACH LAKE, PA
$19.3K
STROUDSBURG, PA
$18K
HONESDALE, PA
$15.8K
STROUDSBURG, PA
$15K
BRODHEADSVILLE, PA
$14.9K
HONESDALE, PA
$14.5K
MOUNT POCONO, PA
$14.3K
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA
$12.5K
WHITE MILLS, PA
$12K
HONESDALE, PA
$12K
STROUDSBURG, PA
$11.9K
JIM THORPE, PA
$11.7K
HONESDALE, PA
$11.4K
HONESDALE, PA
$11.3K
JIM THORPE, PA
$11K
JIM THORPE, PA
$10.9K
MILFORD, PA
$10K
STROUDSBURG, PA
$10K
NEWFOUNDLAND, PA
$10K
MILFORD, PA
$10K
KRESGEVILLE, PA
$10K
HAWLEY, PA
$9,990
JIM THORPE, PA
$9,306
LAKE HARMONY, PA
$8,340
HAWLEY, PA
$8,161
LAKE ARIEL, PA
$8,000
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA
$7,955
STROUDSBURG, PA
$7,769
REEDERS, PA
$7,500
JIM THORPE, PA
$7,500
LAKE ARIEL, PA
$7,200
HONESDALE, PA
$7,200
HAWLEY, PA
$7,135
NEWFOUNDLAND, PA
$7,086
HONESDALE, PA
$6,950
WEATHERLY, PA
$6,580
LEHIGHTON, PA
$6,390
LANSFORD, PA
$6,000
HAWLEY, PA
$6,000
LEHIGHTON, PA
$5,808
LEHIGHTON, PA
$5,700
JIM THORPE, PA
$5,600
GREY TOWERS HERITAGE ASSOCIATION
MILFORD, PA
$5,304
DAMASCUS, PA
$5,128
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
USAspending.gov tracks federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other financial assistance. Not all nonprofits receive federal funding.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
1
Clean Audits
1
Material Weakness
No
Noncompliance Issues
No
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $1.2M | No | 2022-03-30 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$1.2M
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Not confirmed
No additional tax-exempt status records found in ReconForce's database.
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $16.4M | $14.9M | $16.8M | $13.6M | $10.5M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $16.1M | $16.6K | $15.7M | $13.7M | $10.9M |
| 2022 | $16M | $15.3K | $15.4M | $12.4M | $10.1M |
| 2021 | $15.3M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
| Total |
|---|
| Christopher Barrett | President/ceo/secretary | 40 | $280.2K | $0 | $38.4K | $318.5K |
| Brian Bossuyt | Cmo/evp | 40 | $185.4K | $0 | $34K | $219.4K |
| Jamie Schmeelk | CFO | 40 | $178.6K | $0 | $26.5K | $205.1K |
| Barbara Green | Treasurer (thru 10/24) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben May | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Colavito | President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Genevieve Reese | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Christopher Barrett
President/ceo/secretary
$318.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$280.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$38.4K
Brian Bossuyt
Cmo/evp
$219.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$185.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$34K
Jamie Schmeelk
CFO
$205.1K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$178.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$26.5K
Barbara Green
Treasurer (thru 10/24)
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ben May
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Bill Colavito
President
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Genevieve Reese
Vice President
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlyn Kissner | VP And Director Of Members | 40 | $137.9K | $0 | $7,338 | $145.2K |
Marlyn Kissner
VP And Director Of Members
$145.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$137.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$7,338
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Forte | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Andy Worthington | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben Koff | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Rader | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bridget Gelderman | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dante Trapasso | Board Member |
Andy Forte
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Andy Worthington
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ben Koff
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $291.9K |
| $12.2M |
| $11.7M |
| $9.8M |
| 2020 | $10.3M | $1.2M | $8M | $8.2M | $6.6M |
| 2019 | $9.9M | $0 | $10.2M | $5.8M | $4.1M |
| 2018 | $10.5M | $168.9K | $9.9M | $5.6M | $2M |
| 2017 | $9.5M | $170.3K | $8.9M | $3.9M | $1.4M |
| 2016 | $9.2M | $169.8K | $9.3M | $4.1M | $799.2K |
| 2015 | $7.2M | $170.8K | $7.1M | $3.5M | $873.1K |
| 2014 | $6M | $159.1K | $5.8M | $3M | $746.6K |
| 2013 | $5.6M | $161.6K | $5.3M | $2.3M | $583.6K |
| 2012 | $5.6M | $195.1K | $5.4M | $2.5M | $256.3K |
| 2011 | $5.3M | $382.1K | $5.3M | $2.7M | $149.4K |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| David Makarsky | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Pleau | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Donna Smith | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Sylvester Williams | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Ehrhardt | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Lansberry | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hassan Abdel-Moneim | Board Member (thru 4/24) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Rudder | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Dailey | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Kiesendahl | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Justin Genzlinger | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel Waszczak | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rob Howell | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rory O'Fee | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sierra Fogal | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Trip Ruvane | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Bill Rader
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Bridget Gelderman
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dante Trapasso
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
David Makarsky
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Don Pleau
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Donna Smith
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dr Sylvester Williams
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Eric Ehrhardt
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Eric Lansberry
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Hassan Abdel-Moneim
Board Member (thru 4/24)
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jeff Rudder
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jim Dailey
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John Kiesendahl
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Justin Genzlinger
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rachel Waszczak
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rob Howell
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rory O'Fee
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sierra Fogal
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Trip Ruvane
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0