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 06/2021, Howard County Tourism Council Inc employed 9 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 06/2021, Howard County Tourism Council Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.2% per year over the past 6 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
2021
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Amanda Hof Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $104,773 |
Martha Clark Nominations Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Barbara Nicklas Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Yolande Lacan President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Trish Hudson President Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Starke Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,357,370 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $37,500 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,394,870 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $28,321 |
Investment income | $16,588 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $96,733 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$3,441 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$2,880 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,530,344 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $45 |
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. | $114,562 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $243,550 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $29,966 |
Payroll taxes | $28,313 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $35,095 |
Advertising and promotion | $753,938 |
Office expenses | $18,128 |
Information technology | $8,367 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $8,627 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $5,055 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,011 |
Insurance | $5,895 |
All other expenses | $11,063 |
Total functional expenses | $1,386,409 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $53,846 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $261,367 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $40,810 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,000 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $575 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $16,517 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,241 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $618,600 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $998,956 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $125,891 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $2,950 |
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 | $128,841 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $870,115 |
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 | $998,956 |
Over the last fiscal year, Howard County Tourism Council Inc has awarded $75,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Ellicott City, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Ellicott City, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Howard County Tourism Council Inc has recieved totaling $3,330.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Patapsco Heritage Greenway Inc Ellicott City, MD PURPOSE: HOLIDAY PROMOTION FOR OLD ELLICOTT CITY | $1,665 |
Patapsco Heritage Greenway Inc Ellicott City, MD PURPOSE: HOLIDAY PROMOTION FOR OLD ELLICOTT CITY | $1,665 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Pidc Financing Corp Philadelphia, PA | $6,556,052 | $18,403,713 |
Ridc Regional Growth Fund Pittsburgh, PA | $36,670,171 | $9,947,122 |
Delaware County Economic Development Oversight Board Media, PA | $2,255,958 | $10,697,300 |
Riverfront Development Corporation Of Delaware Wilmington, DE | $140,150,021 | $1,670,893 |
East Baltimore Development Inc Baltimore, MD | $12,751,192 | $30,262,944 |
Alleghenies Planning And Development Commission Altoona, PA | $25,721,818 | $9,986,298 |
Alexandria Economic Development Partnership Inc Alexandria, VA | $1,919,174 | $9,268,061 |
Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation Rockville, MD | $2,827,028 | $7,933,113 |
Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation Philadelphia, PA | $11,403,385 | $8,019,397 |
Dauphin County Economic Development Corporation Harrisburg, PA | $8,424,591 | $10,449,757 |
Ben Franklin Technology Partners Of Northeastern Pennsylvania Inc Bethlehem, PA | $58,069,128 | $6,233,285 |
Greater Pittsburgh Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $10,210,665 | $8,196,256 |