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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU
CHAUTAUQUA, NY · EIN 160843729 · Form 990 · FY2025 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · tourchautauqua.com
revenue
$1.0M
expenses
$993K
net assets
$349K
employees
11
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE AND MARKET THE COUNTY OF CHAUTAUQUA, NY. (SEE SCHEDULE O)

profile · synthesized from sources

Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau promotes tourism in Chautauqua County, New York, by marketing the region's outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and natural beauty to visitors. The organization supports local businesses and the economy by attracting travelers through advertising, travel guides, a visitor website, and information centers. It highlights activities such as boating, fishing, hiking, golf, and visits to historic and scenic destinations across the county.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Information Centers
Operates physical locations to assist visitors with travel planning and local information
Member Marketing Programs
Offers targeted marketing services to tourism businesses through membership, helping them reach visitors and trip planners
Travel Guide Distribution
Produces and distributes a free comprehensive travel guide and map to promote Chautauqua County attractions and services
Visitor Website and Information Services
Operates tourchautauqua.com as a central resource for visitors, including event listings, attraction directories, and trip planning tools
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 3 activities
    • Boating safety advocacy
      Promotes boating safety by supporting enforcement of New York State's requirement for power boaters to complete a Boating Safety course, effective January 1, 2025.
    • Promotion of fishing and charter services
      Supports recreational fishing by promoting charter services and guiding opportunities on Lake Erie and Chautauqua Lake, including coordination with members of the Eastern Lake Erie Charter Boat Association.
    • Support for water-based recreation and boating access
      Facilitates access to boating and paddlesports through rental options, marina services, boat launches with trailer parking, and promotion of narrated cruises and ferry services on Chautauqua Lake and other regional waterways.
  • Regional Tourism Promotion 2 activities
    • Operation and promotion of mountain adventure activities
      Operates and promotes aerial adventure courses and ziplines at Peek'n Peak Resort as part of the region’s tourism offerings.
    • Tourism marketing and promotion for Chautauqua County
      Markets and promotes Chautauqua County, NY to attract visitors and support local businesses and the regional economy through advertising, travel media relations, digital platforms, and promotional materials such as travel guides and maps.
  • Outdoor Recreation Access Promotion 2 activities
    • Promotion of golf and trail-based outdoor recreation
      Provides information and promotion for golf experiences—including championship, 9-hole, and miniature golf courses—and over 60 miles of designated hiking and trail networks across Chautauqua County.
    • Promotion of state and local parks for outdoor recreation
      Promotes access to public parks including Long Point State Park, Lake Erie State Park, and Allegany State Park for outdoor recreation and tourism purposes.
  • Visitor Information and Trip Planning Services 1 activity
    • Visitor information services for tourism in Chautauqua County
      Provides comprehensive visitor information on attractions, events, outdoor recreation, wineries, cultural centers, museums, seasonal activities, and year-round offerings in the Chautauqua-Lake Erie region via a visitor website, information centers, and printed resources.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$1.02M
Contributions & grants$838K82%
Program service revenue$16K2%
Investment income$9K1%
Other revenue$158K
expenses
Total expenses$993K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$409K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$519K
Cash$504K
Investments$0
Liabilities$171K
Net assets$349K
Liquid reserves6.1 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +10.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 24
  • ALBERTO REY — BOARD MEMBER
  • AMBER CARLSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • BILL WARD — BOARD CHAIR
  • BLAIR KOSS — TREASURER
  • COURTNEY CURATOLO — BOARD MEMBER
  • CRAIG HINDERLEIDER — EXTERNAL VIC
  • DAN HEITZENRATER — BOARD MEMBER
  • DIANDRA MORGAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • EMILY MORRIS — BOARD MEMBER
  • FRANK BESSE — BOARD MEMBER
  • FREDERICK LARSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • GARY HAHN — BOARD MEMBER
  • JANE JOHNSON — PAST BOARD C
  • JULIE ROCKCASTLE — BOARD MEMBER
  • KEVIN KEARNS — INTERNAL VIC
  • LARRY FIORELLO — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARK GEISE — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARTY PROCTOR — BOARD MEMBER
  • NATE ALDRICH — SECRETARY
  • PJ WENDEL — BOARD MEMBER
  • R ANDREW NIXON — PRESIDENT &
  • RACHAEL WILEY-STEFFEN — BOARD MEMBER
  • REBECCA WURSTER — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROBERT MAZZA — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 23

Who they work with

  • Alpacaville Partner — Partner farm attraction featuring alpacas and other animals for family nature visits.
  • Ashville Bay Marina LLC Partner — Boat rental provider offering kayaks and other paddlecraft, listed and promoted by the Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau.
  • Audubon Community Nature Center Partner — Partner site for nature-based education and outdoor programming.
  • Bemus Point - Stow Ferry Partner — Partner organization operating a historic cable ferry promoted as a tourist experience.
  • Bemus Point-Stow Ferry Partner — Historic ferry service across Chautauqua Lake promoted by the Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau.
  • Chautauqua Belle Partner — Partner organization operating a historic steamship cruise on Chautauqua Lake.
  • Chautauqua Belle US Steam Lines Ltd Partner — Operates narrated cruises promoted by the Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau on Chautauqua Lake.
  • Chautauqua Institution Partner — Featured advertiser promoting events and attractions in Chautauqua County.
  • Chautauqua Institution Partner — Partner organization featured as a key tourist destination in Chautauqua County.
  • Chautauqua Institution Boat Rentals Partner — Rental provider offering boating access, listed by the Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau.
  • County of Chautauqua Government — Designates CCVB as the official tourism promotion agency for Chautauqua County.
  • Double D.A.B. Riding Stables Partner — Partner offering guided horseback tours as part of nature recreation offerings.
  • Eastern Lake Erie Charter Boat Association Partner — Association whose members provide private fishing charters promoted by the Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau.
  • Great Tree Partner — Featured advertiser offering services in Chautauqua County.
  • Lily Dale Assembly Partner — Partner organization recognized as the world's largest center for Spiritualism and promoted as a summer destination.
  • Midway State Park Partner — Partner organization and historic amusement park promoted as a key summer attraction.
  • New York State Division of Tourism/ILNY program Government — Designates CCVB as the official tourism promotion agency for Chautauqua County.
  • Panama Rocks Scenic Park Partner — Partner site showcasing unique geological formations for nature tourism.
  • Peek'n Peak Resort Partner — Collaborates to promote mountain adventures, golf, and recreational activities.
  • Peek’n Peak Resort Partner — Partner organization offering mountain adventures and recreational activities promoted by the Visitors Bureau.
  • Ready About Sailing Inc Partner — Boat rental company providing paddlecraft on Lake Erie, featured by the Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau.
  • Roger Tory Peterson Institute Partner — Partner site promoting nature tourism through connections to influential naturalist heritage.
  • SUP Erie Adventures Partner — Kayak and paddleboard rental provider on Lake Erie, promoted by the Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Destination Marketing through Outdoor Recreation
    methodology: destination_marketing_through_outdoor_recreation
    By positioning Chautauqua County as a destination for outdoor recreation and scenic charm, the organization increases visibility and visitation because nature-based tourism is perceived as a compelling and differentiating draw for travelers.
  • Experience-Based Tourism Development
    methodology: experience-based_tourism_development
    By combining unique local experiences with the natural beauty of Chautauqua and Lake Erie, the organization attracts summer visitors because experiential offerings create memorable, emotionally resonant trips that drive repeat and referral visitation.
  • Water-Based Recreation as Core Tourist Attraction
    methodology: water-based_recreation_tourism
    By promoting water-based recreation across multiple lakes and access points, the organization enhances visitor engagement and economic impact because diverse, accessible aquatic activities appeal to a broad range of tourists seeking varied outdoor experiences.