# Great Rivers Tourism Foundation

Amateur sports competitions nonprofit in Alton, Illinois 62002. EIN 46-3515111. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The development and promotion of interpretive and education programs for the historic and scenic areas of the region for the benefit and education of the public, sporting events, and advancing new product development in the geographical area of the Riverbend communities.

Source: Form 990, year ending Jun 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/463515111/202440649349301109/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Amateur sports competitions (IRS activity code N70)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2014
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | $6,210 | $96,072 | $276,105 | $181,713 | 0 | 5 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/463515111/202440649349301109/full) |
| Jun 2022 | $929 | $1,045 | $271,575 | $271,575 | 0 | 6 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/463515111/202310239349301326/full) |
| Jun 2021 | $816 | $1,988 | $271,691 | $271,691 | 0 | 3 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/463515111/202210249349301251/full) |

Expense split, year ending Jun 2023: programs $94,287 (98%), management $1,785 (2%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2023: gifts and grants $0, program fees $0, investment income $6,210.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 2 of 4 amateur sports nonprofits in Alton.
- Revenue $6,210 is in the bottom 10% of 742 amateur sports nonprofits in Illinois; median $150,013.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Madison County, Illinois: about 54,728 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 132 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.4 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Alton: 6 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/alton
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Great Rivers Tourism Foundation's EIN?**

Great Rivers Tourism Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3515111. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Great Rivers Tourism Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Great Rivers Tourism Foundation in Alton, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2014. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Great Rivers Tourism Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Great Rivers Tourism Foundation as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Great Rivers Tourism Foundation do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2023: "The development and promotion of interpretive and education programs for the historic and scenic areas of the region for the benefit and education of the public, sporting events, and advancing new product development in the geographical area of the Riverbend communities." The IRS classifies it as: Amateur sports competitions.

**How much money does Great Rivers Tourism Foundation take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2023, Great Rivers Tourism Foundation reported total revenue of $6,210 and total expenses of $96,072 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.