2025-10-28T12:14:32-05:00 2024-12-31 911194016 CLARK NUBER PS 555 110TH AVE NE SUITE 700 BELLEVUE WA 98004 990 2024-01-01 450636440 WASHINGTON TOURISM ALLIANCE WASH 4254785350 PO BOX 16612 SEATTLE WA 98116 DAVID BLANDFORD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO 4254785350 2025-10-27 1 1 CAROLYN B FJELSTAD P02161439 4254544919 2025-10-27 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z STATE OF WASHINGTON TOURISM DAVID BLANDFORD PO BOX 16612 SEATTLE WA 98116 7310354 0 X INDUSTRY.STATEOFWATOURISM.COM X 2011 WA THE SOLE PURPOSE OF THE WASHINGTON TOURISM ALLIANCE IS MARKETING WASHINGTON (CONT'D SCHED O)TO TOURISTS. IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, THE ACTIVITIES OF THE CORPORATION WILL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO ADVOCATING, PROMOTING, DEVELOPING AND SUSTAINING DESTINATION TOURISM MARKETING FOR WASHINGTON STATE. 19 19 11 19 17400 0 6190294 6491381 356097 277250 258 32024 262323 509699 6808972 7310354 118642 1814022 0 0 940129 1328927 0 0 0 5831845 4949353 6890616 8092302 -81644 -781948 3474680 2781008 587719 675995 2886961 2105013 X THE SOLE PURPOSE OF THE WASHINGTON TOURISM ALLIANCE IS MARKETING WASHINGTON TO TOURISTS. IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, THE ACTIVITIES OF THE CORPORATION WILL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO ADVOCATING, PROMOTING, DEVELOPING AND SUSTAINING DESTINATION TOURISM MARKETING FOR WASHINGTON STATE. 0 0 THE WASHINGTON TOURISM ALLIANCE (WTA) WAS FORMED IN 2011 AND IS A 501(C)(6) NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION. AFTER THE CLOSURE OF THE STATE-RUN TOURISM OFFICE, THE WTA WAS ESTABLISHED BY INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS WITH THE SOLE MISSION OF SUSTAINING WASHINGTON STATE DESTINATION TOURISM MARKETING AND OTHER STATEWIDE, YEAR-AROUND PROGRAMS THAT GENERATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, BOLSTER INDUSTRY BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES (WITH A FOCUS ON RURAL AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES) AND FOSTER VISITATION MANAGEMENT. THE WTA PROCURES AND ADMINISTERS FUNDS FOR STATEWIDE DESTINATION TOURISM MARKETING ACTIVITIES AND IMPLEMENTS A STRATEGIC STATEWIDE DESTINATION-MARKETING PLAN IN ADDITION TO INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT AND DESTINATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE DESTINATION MARKETING CAMPAIGNS THAT INCLUDE ADVERTISING, PAID MEDIA, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND OTHER PROMOTIONS, IN ADDITION TO CO-OP MARKETING PROGRAMS IN WHICH THE TOURISM INDUSTRY CAN PARTICIPATE. ADDITIONALLY, A TRAVEL PUBLICITY PROGRAM STIMULATES POSITIVE TRAVEL AND FEATURES EDITORIAL COVERAGE OF THE DESTINATION AND BUSINESSES WITHING. THE WTA TRAVEL TRADE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM STIMULATES AND EXPANDS TOUR PRODUCT FOR WASHINGTON STATE IN DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL MARKETS THROUGH SALES MISSIONS, PROMOTIONS, AND HOSTING OF CLIENT AND MEDIA VISITS. THE DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM STRENGTHENS (AND HELPS RECOVER FROM THE PANDEMIC) THE STATE TOURISM INDUSTRY; THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE MODEST GRANTS FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY ALIGNMENT AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS. THE DESTINATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM INFLUENCES A BENEFICIAL BALANCE OF VISITOR VOLUMES AROUND THE STATE BY WAY OF A RECREATIONAL USAGE APP, MODEST ADS, PUBLIC RELATIONS, TRAVEL ADVISORIES AND TRAVELER EDUCATION ON THE IMPORTANCE OF "RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL." 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 22 0 11 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 19 19 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 X DAVID BLANDFORD 2067138314 PO BOX 16612 SEATTLE WA 98116 BRAD JONES CHAIR 5.00 X X 0 0 0 CLIFF MYERS VICE CHAIR 5.00 X X 0 0 0 JULIE EISENHAUER TREASURER 5.00 X X 0 0 0 ELIZABETH MCGREE SECRETARY 5.00 X X 0 0 0 RON PECK PAST CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 BRIDGET BAETH DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 GARY BALLEW DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KRISTA BENTLEY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 HEATHER BRADSHAW DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TROY CAMPBELL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MEGAN CHING DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TOMMY FARRIS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 GUY GLAESER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DIPRA JHA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROSE NOBLE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANNETTE PITTS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATJA SPITZ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TERESA TAYLOR DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SKIP THOMPSON DIRECTOR THRU 11/24 1.00 X 0 0 0 LESLIE WOMACK DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID BLANDFORD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO 40.00 X 273844 0 26320 MARIANNE GRAFF SENIOR CONTENT MANAGER 40.00 X 102823 0 15030 MIKE MOE DIR. OF TOURISM & STRAT. PARTERSHIP 40.00 X 134500 0 17959 MICHELLE MCKENZIE DIRECTOR OF MARKETING 40.00 X 141135 0 19615 652302 0 78924 4 0 1 0 ADVENTURE 111 WASHINGTON AVE N SUITE 300 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55401 MARKETING 1471325 MADDEN MEDIA 345 E TOOLE AVE TUCSON AZ 85701 MARKETING 469445 BRAND USA 1725 STREET NW SUITE 800 WASHINGTON DC 20006 MARKETING 450000 TRAVELSCAPE LLC PO BOX 847677 DALLAS TX 752847677 MARKETING 302378 GREENRUBINO 1114 EAST PIKE ST 3RD FLOOR SEATTLE WA 98122 MARKETING 233545 9 6491381 6491381 EVENT & CONFERENCE 561920 123648 123648 MEMBERSHIP DUES 813910 118625 118625 CO-OP RESEARCH 541990 34977 34977 277250 32024 32024 REIMBURSEMENT 900099 491924 491924 WEBSITE REVENUE 541890 17400 17400 375 375 509699 7310354 769174 17400 32399 1814022 300164 822779 38064 85076 82844 1738 101158 124226 643712 2793520 60103 97509 3784 152558 329700 7070 RESEARCH 269808 EDUCATION & DEVO 113012 WA STATE TAXES 97120 EVENTS 82999 71336 8092302 1503390 538843 500258 888281 1188320 1215092 142884 48698 139828 90094 3474680 2781008 558695 600320 29024 75675 587719 675995 X 2886961 2105013 2886961 2105013 3474680 2781008 -781948 0 X 0 1 X 1 1 1 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 1 118625 124226 395897 520123 520123 0 0 X 7310354 0 7310354 0 7310354 8092302 0 8092302 0 8092302 PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(6) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT OF UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME AS DEFINED UNDER IRC SECTIONS 511 THROUGH 515. THE ORGANIZATION ACCOUNTS FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS USING A STANDARD THAT PRESCRIBES A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND MEASUREMENT PROCESS FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024, THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS REQUIRING ACCRUAL. 1 ALLIANCE FOR PIONEER SQUARE 105 SOUTH MAIN STREET STE 201 SEATTLE WA 98104 911761681 501(C)(3) 16500 0 TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT AMATEUR ATHLETICS COMMISSION OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY 3101 CEDAR STREET EVERETT WA 98201 900136071 501(C)(3) 10000 0 SPORTS INCENTIVIZATION GRANT ANACORTES ARTS FESTIVAL 505 O AVENUE ANACORTES WA 98221 911493326 501(C)(3) 15000 0 RURAL TOURISM MARKETING PROGRAM GRANT BELLINGHAM BOATING CENTER 555 HARRIS AVE BELLINGHAM WA 98225 204946594 501(C)(3) 10000 0 WHEELHOUSE BUILDING ADA LIFT BELLINGHAM WHATCOM COUNTY TOURISM 904 POTTER STREET BELLINGHAM WA 98229 911058071 501(C)(6) 23500 0 SPORTS INCENTIVIZATION GRANT CAMANO ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 370 NORTHEAST CAMANO DR STE 5 CAMANO WA 98282 911316239 501(C)(6) 9500 0 TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT CITY OF BENTON CITY PO BOX 70 BENTON CITY WA 99320 916001705 LOCAL GOVERNMENT 46300 0 TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT CITY OF BINGEN 112 ASH STREET COOK WA 98605 916001402 LOCAL GOVERNMENT 50000 0 TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT CITY OF EDMONDS 121 5TH AVENUE NORTH EDMONDS WA 98020 916001244 LOCAL GOVERNMENT 10000 0 ARTS & CULTURE GRANT CITY OF KENMORE 18120 68TH AVENUE NORTHEAST KENMORE WA 98028 911912254 LOCAL GOVERNMENT 46800 0 TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT CITY OF REDMOND 15670 NORTHEAST 85TH STREET REDMOND WA 98052 916001492 LOCAL GOVERNMENT 10500 0 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT CITY OF WAITSBURG 106 MAIN STREET WAITSBURG WA 99361 916001289 LOCAL GOVERNMENT 30000 0 TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT CITY OF ZILLAH PO BOX 475 ZILLAH WA 98953 916001535 LOCAL GOVERNMENT 30000 0 TOURISM SUSTAINABILITY GRANT DUNGENESS RIVER NATURE CENTER PO BOX 2450 SEQUIM WA 98382 911632949 501(C)(3) 11000 0 TRAILS ON DRNC PROPERTY DUNN GARDENS 13533 NORTHSHIRE ROAD NORTHWEST SEATTLE WA 98177 911589720 501(C)(3) 9300 0 TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT ECONOMIC ALLIANCE OF LEWIS COUNTY 1611 NORTH NATIONAL AVE CHEHALIS WA 98532 911208772 501(C)(6) 65000 0 RURAL TOURISM RESEARCH & DATA AND TOURISM REGENERATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE OF SKAGIT COUNTY 1932 E COLLEGE WAY STE B MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 910991008 501(C)(6) 42000 0 SKAGIT MARKETING ASSET LIBRARY AND RURAL TOURISM RESEARCH & DATA CITY OF WESTPORT 801 NORTH MONTESANO STREET WESTPORT WA 98595 916001292 LOCAL GOVERNMENT 50000 0 TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT FRIDAY HARBOR FILM FESTIVAL 10 FIRST STREET FRIDAY HARBOR WA 98250 843988840 501(C)(3) 9000 0 ARTS & CULTURE GRANT GRAND COULEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 17 MIDWAY AVE GRAND COULEE WA 99133 911507095 501(C)(6) 30500 0 ARTS & CULTURE AND DISCOVER COULEE GREATER GRAYS HARBOR 506 DUFFY STREET ABERDEEN WA 98520 910730167 501(C)(6) 24500 0 RURAL TOURISM RESEARCH & DATA GRANT HOUSE OF KALA 4577 WEST LAKE SAMMAMISH PKWY REDMOND WA 98052 814200308 501(C)(3) 10000 0 ARTS & CULTURE GRANT INTERNATIONAL MERMAID MUSEUM 1 SOUTH ARBOR ROAD ABERDEEN WA 98520 842942194 501(C)(3) 7500 0 ARTS & CULTURE GRANT JEFFERSON COUNTY FARMERS MARKET 618 POLK STREET PORT TOWNSEND WA 98368 911673794 501(C)(3) 18000 0 RURAL TOURISM MARKETING PROGRAM GRANT KITTITAS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 609 N MAIN ST ELLENSBURG WA 98926 910210430 501(C)(6) 61000 0 ARTS & CULTURE, RTMP, AND RURAL TOURISM RESEARCH & DATA KRUCKEBERG BOTANIC GARDEN FOUNDATION 20312 15TH AVENUE NORTHWEST SHORELINE WA 98177 911997091 501(C)(3) 16475 0 TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT LANGSTON 104 17TH AVENUE SOUTH SEATTLE WA 98144 812515412 501(C)(3) 15000 0 ARTS & CULTURE GRANT MAKE SHIFT ART SPACE 306 FLORA STREET BELLINGHAM WA 98225 262871326 501(C)(3) 50000 0 TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT MARYHILL MUSEUM OF ART 35 MARYHILL MUSEUM DRIVE GOLDENDALE WA 98620 910309140 501(C)(3) 7500 0 ARTS & CULTURE GRANT MARYMOOR VELODROME ASSOCIATION 16225 REDMOND WAYSUITE M 512 REDMOND WA 98052 911518094 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SPORTS INCENTIVIZATION GRANT METHOW VALLEY SPORTS TRAILS ASSOCIATION PO BOX 147 WINTHROP WA 98862 911027957 501(C)(3) 20000 0 RURAL TOURISM RESEARCH & DATA GRANT MOUNT RAINIER VISITOR ASSOCIATION PO BOX 214 ASHFORD WA 98304 911999287 501(C)(6) 15750 0 RURAL TOURISM MARKETING PROGRAM GRANT MOUNT ST HELENS INSTITUTE 42218 NORTHEAST YALE BRIDGE ROAD AMBOY WA 98601 911569993 501(C)(3) 10000 0 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT MOUNT VERNON DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION 223 SOUTH 1ST ST STE B MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 911666512 501(C)(3) 9758 0 TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT MOUNTAINS TO SOUND GREENWAY TRUST 2701 1ST AVENUE S STE 240 SEATTLE WA 98121 911531234 501(C)(3) 33500 0 COAL MINES TRAIL INTERPRETIVE WAYSIDES PROJECT AND NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA KIOSK MT ADAMS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1 HERITAGE PLAZA WHITE SALMON WA 98672 916179895 501(C)(6) 22000 0 RURAL TOURISM MARKETING PROGRAM GRANT NORTHWEST AGRICULTURE BUSINESS CENTER 419 SOUTH 1ST STREET MOUNT VERNON WA 98274 830449496 501(C)(3) 7500 0 ARTS & CULTURE GRANT OKANOGAN COUNTY TOURISM COUNCIL PO BOX 626 OMAK WA 98841 911559324 501(C)(6) 10000 0 RURAL TOURISM RESEARCH & DATA GRANT OLYMPIC PENINSULA VISITORS BUREAU PO BOX 670 PORT ANGELES WA 98362 911355604 501(C)(6) 50000 0 TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT ORGANIC FARM SCHOOL 6390 MAXWELTON ROAD CLINTON WA 98236 911773097 501(C)(3) 36500 0 TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT PACIFIC COUNTY TOURISM BUREAU 3914 PACIFIC WAY SEAVIEW WA 98644 911298641 501(C)(6) 30000 0 COUNTY-WIDE MURALS FOR TOURISM ENHANCEMENT AND TRAILS PAPER WHALE ARTS 1118 FRANKLIN STREET BELLINGHAM WA 98225 932794699 501(C)(3) 15000 0 ARTS & CULTURE GRANT PORT ANGELES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 121 EAST RAILROAD AVENUE PORT ANGELES WA 98362 910369550 501(C)(6) 50000 0 TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT PORT GAMBLE S'KLALLAM FOUNDATION 31912 LITTLE BOSTON RD NE KINGSTON WA 98346 911145489 501(C)(3) 48615 0 TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT PORT OF COLUMBIA COUNTY 1 PORT WAY DAYTON WA 99328 910856165 GOVERNMENT 10000 0 RURAL TOURISM MARKETING PROGRAM GRANT POWER HOUSE THEATRE WALLA WALLA 111 NORTH 6TH AVENUE WALLA WALLA WA 99362 320498056 501(C)(3) 8500 0 TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT SKY VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PO BOX 46 SULTAN WA 98294 911206773 501(C)(6) 15000 0 RURAL TOURISM MARKETING PROGRAM GRANT SNOHOMISH YOUTH SOCCER CLUB 27 PINE AVENUE SNOHOMISH WA 98290 911327840 501(C)(3) 15000 0 TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT SNOQUALMIE INDIAN TRIBE PO BOX 969 SNOQUALMIE WA 98065 912084464 33445 0 INDIGENOUS TOURISM MARKETING & PRODUCTION GRANT SNOQUALMIE VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PO BOX 357 NORTH BEND WA 98045 943235707 501(C)(6) 22000 0 RURAL TOURISM MARKETING PROGRAM GRANT SPARK MUSEUM OF ELECTRICAL INVENTION 1312 BAY STREET BELLINGHAM WA 98225 911898141 501(C)(3) 20000 0 TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT SPOKANE TRIBE OF INDIANS 6195 FORD WELLPINIT RD WELLPINIT WA 99040 910606339 33445 0 INDIGENOUS TOURISM MARKETING & PRODUCTION GRANT SUQUAMISH INDIAN TRIBE 18490 SUQUAMISH WAY NORTHEAST SUQUAMISH WA 98392 910854725 53110 0 SUQUAMISH MUSEUM DIGITAL STORYTELLING AND MARKETING ASSET PRODUCTION SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIONS 1701 ELLIS STREET SUITE 221 BELLINGHAM WA 98225 753041952 501(C)(3) 25000 0 RURAL TOURISM MARKETING PROGRAM GRANT THE KALISPEL INDIAN COMMUNITY OF THE KALISPEL RESERVATION 1981 N LECLERC USK WA 99180 910875018 22500 0 RURAL TOURISM RESEARCH & DATA GRANT TRI COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 986 S MAIN SUITE A COLVILLE WA 99114 911360381 501(C)(3) 28000 0 WONDERFULLY WILD VIDEO PRODUCTION PROJECT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT TWISP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PO BOX 686 TWISP WA 98956 911398503 501(C)(6) 15000 0 THREE DAY FESTIVAL TWISP TWISPWORKS FOUNDATION 509 SOUTH GLOVER STREET TWISP WA 98856 911927956 501(C)(3) 17250 0 CLOSER TO THE HEART AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS VISIT ISSAQUAH 1484 HYLA NW ISSAQUAH WA 98027 831461089 501(C)(3) 82000 0 SHOULDER SEASON VIDEO AND PHOTOGRAPHY INITIATIVE, PARAGLIDING FESTIVAL PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT, AND DESTINATION STEWARDSHIP FACILITATION VISIT TRI CITIES 7130 W GRANDRIDGE BLVD STE B KENNEWICK WA 99336 910859630 501(C)(6) 60000 0 SPORTS INCENTIVIZATION GRANT VISITOR AND CONVENTION BUREAU OF THURSTON COUNTY PO BOX 1394 OLYMPIA WA 98507 911735847 501(C)(6) 50000 0 HARVESTING RESILIENCE AND RURAL TOURISM RESEARCH & DATA WAHKIAKUM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 102 MAIN STREET STE 206 CATHLAMET WA 98612 371625179 501(C)(6) 15752 0 TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT WASHINGTON FESTIVALS & EVENTS ASSOCIATION 1015 GEORGIANA STREET PORT ANGELES WA 98362 912091466 501(C)(4) 10000 0 ARTS & CULTURE GRANT WASHINGTON FILMWORKS 1122 EAST PIKE STREET - 1079 SEATTLE WA 98122 611506206 501(C)(6) 75000 0 CREATING COLLATERAL FOR TOURISM AND FILM AND OUTREACH TO TRIBAL COMMUNITIES TO DEVELOP RECIPROCAL AND REGENERATIVE RELATIONSHIPS WENATCHEE VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 137 N WENATCHEE AVE STE 101 WENATCHEE WA 98801 910465430 501(C)(6) 22000 0 RURAL TOURISM MARKETING PROGRAM GRANT WOODINVILLE WINE COUNTRY 13590 NE VILLAGE SQUARE DR STE 1030 WOODINVILLE WA 98072 161652865 501(C)(6) 48000 0 EXPANDING HORIZONS IN WINE COUNTRY TOURISM AND WOODINVILLE WINE COUNTRY TOURISM AMBASSADOR PROGRAM YAKIMA VALLEY TOURISM 10 NORTH 8TH STREET YAKIMA WA 98901 910788723 501(C)(6) 15000 0 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT 43 24 PART I, LINE 2: RECIPIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT MID-YEAR AND YEAR-END REPORTS. X X X 0 0 0 DAVID BLANDFORD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO 232170 0 39874 0 1800 0 16431 0 9889 0 300164 0 0 0 MICHELLE MCKENZIE DIRECTOR OF MARKETING 128316 0 11019 0 1800 0 9726 0 9889 0 160750 0 0 0 MIKE MOE DIR. OF TOURISM & STRAT. PARTERSHIP 122206 0 10494 0 1800 0 8070 0 9889 0 152459 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6: THERE WERE 19 INDIVIDUALS THAT SERVED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2024. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 MEMBERSHIP IN WTA IS OPEN TO ALL ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS ENGAGED IN TOURISM. THERE ARE CURRENTLY NINE CLASSES OF MEMBERS INCLUDING DIAMOND INVESTOR, SILVER INVESTOR, CORPORATE INVESTOR, PARTNER, ASSOCIATE PARTNER, PREMIUM MEMBER, BASIC MEMBER, SMALL BUSINESS MEMBER AND INDIVIDUAL MEMBER. CLASSES OF MEMBERS MAY BE REVISED AT ANY TIME. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B THE BOARD COMMITTEES DO NOT KEEP MEETING MINUTES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B AT THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR, THE OUTSIDE CPA WILL PREPARE THE ANNUAL RETURN FOR ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX (FORM 990). THE RETURN WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE CEO, AUDIT AND FISCAL COMMITTEE, AND THE BOARD CHAIR FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE OUTSIDE CPA WILL THEN FILE THE RETURN WITH THE IRS BY THE ANNUAL DEADLINE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. ALL PERSONS COVERED BY THE POLICY MUST PROMPTLY AND FULLY DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS OF EVERY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD. ANY INTERESTED BOARD MEMBER SHALL RECUSE HIMSELF OR HERSELF FROM THE BOARD REVIEW OF THE MATTER. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DETERMINED TO EXIST, A DECISION WILL BE MADE BY A MAJORITY OF THE DISINTERESTED BOARD MEMBERS ON WHETHER TO ENTER INTO OR CONTINUE THE ARRANGEMENT IN QUESTION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A WTA SALARIES ARE EVALUATED ANNUALLY USING COMPARATIVE DATA FROM THIRD PARTY NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM ASSOCIATIONS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DESTINATIONS INTERNATIONAL, WHICH COMPILES SALARY SURVEYS ACROSS MYRIAD POSITIONS FOR STATE TOURISM OFFICES, CITY DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATIONS AND RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. IN ADDITION TO THE SALARY AND BENEFIT RANGES SUPPLIED BY THIS DATA, SWT APPLIES EXPERIENCE, BUDGET AND PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES AND STAFF OVERSIGHT TO ACHIEVE A SALARY FIGURE. THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DETERMINES AND APPROVES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY THROUGH THIS PROCESS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DETERMINES THE SALARIES OF OTHER DIRECTORS USING THESE FIGURES AND PRESENTS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO SETTING THE SALARY. ADDITIONALLY, COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS ARE CONSIDERED EACH YEAR AS PART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BUDGETING PROCESS AND ARE ULTIMATELY APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 1: THE BOARD ROUTINELY VOTES TO EMPOWER THE FINANCE AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITH AUTHORITY TO APPROVE CONTRACTS AND MAKE DECISIONS ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD.