named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
Live Lake Havasu Webcam
Provides live video feeds and weather forecasts for Lake Havasu City to help visitors plan their trips.
Things to Do in Havasu
Promotes various attractions, family-friendly activities, sports, entertainment, shopping, health & wellness, and itineraries for visitors to Lake Havasu City.
Top 10 Things To Do in Havasu
Highlights key attractions and activities including exploring London Bridge, Bridgewater Channel, lake adventures, beaches, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, events, off-roading, golf, and dining.
activities · 6 groups
what they do
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Regional Outdoor Recreation Promotion 10 activities
- Promote Day Trip DestinationsProvides itineraries and highlights various day trip destinations within 2.5 hours of Lake Havasu City, including Seligman, Oatman, Hualapai Mountains, Kingman, and the Blythe Intaglios, offering detailed directions and visitor access information.
- Promote Local Attractions and ActivitiesPromotes local attractions and activities in Lake Havasu City and surrounding areas, including beaches, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, off-roading, dining experiences, and encourages visitors to document their visits in a guest book.
- Promoting Day Trips and Local AttractionsProvides itineraries and highlights various destinations for day trips from Lake Havasu City, including historic Oatman, Seligman, the Hualapai Mountains, Kingman, and the Blythe Intaglios, to encourage regional exploration and support local economies.
- Promoting Day Trips and Regional AttractionsProvides itineraries and highlights various destinations for day trips from Lake Havasu City, including historic Oatman, Seligman, the Hualapai Mountains, Kingman, and the Blythe Intaglios, to encourage exploration of the surrounding region.
- Promoting Day Trips and Regional AttractionsProvides itineraries and information for day trips from Lake Havasu City to various regional attractions, including historic Oatman, Seligman, Kingman, the Hualapai Mountains, and the Blythe Intaglios, to encourage exploration of the surrounding areas.
- Promoting Local Attractions and ActivitiesPromotes various recreational activities such as fishing, hiking, mountain biking, off-roading, and wellness experiences, highlights popular beaches, and supports local economic activity by promoting shops, restaurants, and bars in historic Oatman.
- Promoting Recreational Activities and AmenitiesPromotes various recreational opportunities and amenities in Lake Havasu City, including popular beaches, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, off-roading, and a diverse selection of over 140 restaurants, to enhance the visitor experience.
- Promoting Recreational Activities and DiningPromotes various recreational opportunities such as fishing, hiking, mountain biking, off-roading, and highlights over 140 restaurants, along with popular beaches, to attract and cater to visitors seeking diverse experiences.
- Promoting Recreational Activities and Local AmenitiesPromotes a variety of recreational opportunities including fishing, hiking, mountain biking, off-roading, and highlights the area's popular beaches and diverse dining options to attract and engage visitors.
- Promotion of Local AttractionsPromotes visitation to local attractions such as historic Oatman and the Blythe Intaglios, providing information on day trips and local heritage.
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Recreational Boating & Water-Based Festivals 6 activities
- Event OrganizationOrganizes various events such as the "Hot for Havasu: America’s Hottest Party" and the Desert Storm Street Party, showcasing local culture and activities.
- Organize and Host EventsOrganizes and hosts various events such as weekly trivia, the "Hot for Havasu" celebration, the Desert Storm Street Party, and a parade of high-performance boats, often serving as kick-off events for larger annual gatherings.
- Organizing Community EventsOrganizes and hosts various events such as weekly trivia, the "Hot for Havasu: America’s Hottest Party," and the Desert Storm Street Party, which includes a parade of high-performance boats and a free street display.
- Organizing and Hosting EventsOrganizes and hosts various events including weekly trivia, the "Hot for Havasu: America’s Hottest Party" celebration, and the Desert Storm Street Party which features a parade of high-performance boats and a free street display.
- Organizing and Hosting EventsOrganizes and hosts various events, including weekly trivia, the "Hot for Havasu" celebration, the Desert Storm Street Party, and a parade of high-performance boats, to attract visitors and enhance the local experience.
- Organizing and Promoting EventsOrganizes and promotes various events, including weekly trivia, the "Hot for Havasu: America’s Hottest Party," and the Desert Storm Street Party and Poker Run & Shootout, to attract visitors and enhance their experience in Lake Havasu City.
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Visitor Education & Trail Support Services 6 activities
- Operate Visitor CentersOperates visitor centers in the English Village near London Bridge and another with interactive displays, providing trip planning assistance, local information, free parking, maps, event calendars, and souvenirs to tourists.
- Operating Visitor CentersOperates a visitor center in the English Village near London Bridge and another with interactive displays, providing trip planning assistance, local information, free parking, maps, event calendars, and souvenirs to support tourist engagement in Lake Havasu City.
- Operating Visitor CentersOperates a visitor center in the English Village near London Bridge to assist visitors with trip planning, provide local information, and offer interactive displays on native vegetation, wildlife, and conservation techniques. The center also provides free parking, maps, event calendars, and souvenirs.
- Operating Visitor CentersOperates a visitor center in the English Village near London Bridge and another with interactive displays on native vegetation, wildlife, and conservation techniques, providing trip planning assistance, local information, free parking, maps, event calendars, and souvenirs to tourists.
- Operating a Visitor CenterOperates a visitor center in the English Village near London Bridge to assist visitors with trip planning, provide local information, offer interactive displays on native vegetation and wildlife, and distribute maps, event calendars, and souvenirs.
- Visitor Center OperationsOperates a visitors center with interactive displays on native vegetation, wildlife, and conservation techniques, providing assistance to visitors with trip planning and local information.
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Trail Access Facilitation & Transportation 1 activity
- Outdoor Activity FacilitationFacilitates outdoor activities by promoting fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and off-roading opportunities across various trails and scenic environments.
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Destination Marketing & Visitor Information Services 1 activity
- Promote Oatman, Arizona TourismPromotes visitation to historic Oatman, Arizona, highlighting its 1880s-style architecture, cultural heritage, shops, restaurants, bars, and daily Wild West shootout performances to support local economic activity.
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Uncategorized 12 activities
- Advocate for Historic PreservationSecured state-level historic designation for the Topock Cultural Area in 2011, recognizing its traditional and cultural importance.
- Advocating for Historic PreservationSecured state-level historic designation for the Topock Cultural Area in 2011, recognizing its traditional and cultural importance.
- Advocating for Historic PreservationSecured state-level historic designation for the Topock Cultural Area in 2011, recognizing its traditional and cultural importance.
- Operate and Maintain a Historic SaloonOperates a solar-powered, Old West-style saloon with vintage architectural details and weekend live music in the lower Sonoran Desert, developed from a former copper mining camp since 1975.
- Operating an Old West-themed SaloonOperates a solar-powered, Old West-style saloon with vintage architectural details and weekend live music in the lower Sonoran Desert, which was developed from a small three-sided shack on the site of a former copper mining camp.
- Operating an Old West-themed SaloonOperates a solar-powered, Old West-style saloon with vintage architectural details and weekend live music in the lower Sonoran Desert, developed from a former copper mining camp site.
- Provide Tourist Information and ResourcesProvides weather forecasts, live video feeds (including from Thompson Bay), and a mailing list to keep visitors informed about events and activities in Lake Havasu City.
- Providing Tourist Information and ResourcesOffers weather forecasts, live video feeds, and a mailing list to keep visitors informed about upcoming events and activities, enhancing their trip planning and engagement with Lake Havasu City.
- Providing Tourist Information and ResourcesOffers resources such as weather forecasts, live video feeds, and a mailing list to keep visitors informed about upcoming events and activities in Lake Havasu City, assisting them in planning their trips.
- Providing Visitor Information and Planning ResourcesProvides weather forecasts, live video feeds, and a mailing list to keep visitors informed about upcoming events and activities in Lake Havasu City, and offers itineraries and listings for day trips to nearby attractions like Oatman, Seligman, Kingman, Hualapai Mountains, and the Blythe Intaglios.
- Providing Visitor Information and Planning ToolsOffers resources such as weather forecasts, live video feeds, and a mailing list to keep visitors informed about upcoming events and activities, assisting them in planning their trips to Lake Havasu City.
- Visitor Information ServicesProvides comprehensive visitor information services, including weather forecasts, live video feeds, and itineraries for day trips from Lake Havasu City.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$2.05M
Contributions & grants$1.95M95%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3K0%
Other revenue$100K
expenses
Total expenses$1.85M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$539K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.17M
Cash$1.96M
Investments$0
Liabilities$24K
Net assets$2.14M
Liquid reserves12.7 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -15.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERENCE CONCANNON | SECRETARY | 40 | $117K |
board members · 11
- BECKY GOLDBERG — DIRECTOR
- CHRIISTINA GALLO — DIRECTOR
- DONNA MCCOY — DIRECTOR
- HEATHER PETAISHISKI — CHAIR
- JENNIFER WHETTON — FIRST VICE C
- MARIA AYON — DIRECTOR
- RACHEL ATKINSON — DIRECTOR
- SAM HARRISON — DIRECTOR
- SCOTT BARRETT — DIRECTOR
- SHAWN LAWLESS — DIRECTOR
- VICKY RUNYON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 16
who they work with
- Anderson Powersports Partner — Presented the Desert Storm Parade of Power event.
- Blythe Intaglios Partner — Features and promotes visitation to the Blythe Intaglios as a regional historic attraction.
- Bridgewater Links Golf Course Partner — Offers a popular 9-hole golf course in the heart of Lake Havasu City.
- Bureau of Land Management Government — Collaborates with or references determinations by the Bureau of Land Management regarding the eligibility of the Topock Cultural Area for national historic listing.
- English Village Partner — Hosts the Go Lake Havasu Visitor Center within its premises, providing a high-traffic location near London Bridge.
- Facebook Partner — Utilizes Facebook as a platform to share updates on hours, seasonality, and conditions for visitor information.
- Fort Mojave Indian Tribe Partner — Recognizes and promotes the spiritual and cultural significance of the Topock Maze to the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe.
- Kicker Partner — Presented the Desert Storm Parade of Power event.
- Lake Havasu State Park Partner — Provides access to beautiful lake views and boat access.
- London Bridge Resort Partner — Provides live video feed used for weather and tourism promotion.
- Oatman Ghost Rider Gun Fighters Partner — Collaborates with the tourism bureau to perform daily Wild West shootouts as a tourist attraction in Oatman.
- Performance Boats Magazine Partner — Named the Desert Storm Poker Run & Shootout "One of the Top Five Poker Runs in the Nation."
- The Nautical Beachfront Resort Partner — Hosts the Turtle Grille webcam providing live video of Thompson Bay.
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Government — Notes that the Topock Maze falls under the protection of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
- forestry specialists Partner — Collaborates with forestry specialists on conservation efforts and educational programming.
- scientists Partner — Works in partnership with scientists to support conservation and public education at the refuge.