Howard County Tourism Council Inc
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Ellicott City, MD
- Founding
- 05/1984
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 52-1222056
Organization Overview
Howard County Tourism Council Inc is located in Ellicott City, MD. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Howard County Tourism Council Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Howard County Tourism Council Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Howard County Tourism Council Inc generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.9% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE TOURISM IN HOWARD COUNTY, MARYLAND.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TOURISM PROMOTION - MAPS, CALENDARS, BROCHURES AND OTHERPUBLICATIONS ARE PUT OUT BY THE VISITOR CENTER TO ATTRACT TOURISMTO DOWNTOWN ELLICOTT CITY AND THE REST OF HOWARD COUNTY.
VISITORS CENTER - IS LOCATED IN ELLICOTT CITY, HOWARD COUNTY ANDANSWERS QUESTIONS CONCERNING SITES IN THE COUNTY, DISTRIBUTESINFORMATION AND BROCHURES ABOUT HOWARD COUNTY, AND MAINTAINS AWEBSITE CONCERNING TOURISM IN HOWARD COUNTY.
DEVELOPMENT - ENGAGE WITH COMMUNITY, STATE, AND REGIONAL LAWMAKERS, BUSINESSES, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO STRENGTHEN AND DEVELOP TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Yolande Lacan President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Trish Hudson President Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Barbara Nicklas Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Martha Clark Nominating Committee Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Starke Treasurer/ Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chuck Chandler Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,727,769 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,727,769 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $50,203 |
| Investment income | $16,550 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$26,324 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$9,170 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$610 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,758,418 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $108,507 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $273,358 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $18,234 |
| Other employee benefits | $13,592 |
| Payroll taxes | $33,629 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,364 |
| Fees for services: Other | $61,849 |
| Advertising and promotion | $933,377 |
| Office expenses | $10,741 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,687 |
| Insurance | $6,089 |
| All other expenses | $10,617 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,681,603 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $82,739 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $302,375 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $283,121 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,100 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $614 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $30,300 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,499 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $582,211 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,287,959 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $164,750 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $107,800 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $272,550 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,015,409 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,287,959 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Howard County Tourism Council Inc has awarded $75,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BLOSSOMS OF HOPE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
ELLICOTT CITY PARTNERSHIP PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |