Visit Baltimore Inc is located in Baltimore, MD. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Visit Baltimore Inc employed 67 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Visit Baltimore 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, Visit Baltimore Inc generated $17.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $15.2m during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2021, Visit Baltimore Inc has awarded 107 individual grants totaling $11,084,008. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
VISIT BALTIMORE IS THE TOURISM ARM OF BALTIMORE, RESPONSIBLE FOR GENERATING INCREMENTAL ECONOMIC BENEFITS THROUGH ATTRACTION OF CONVENTION AND LEISURE VISITORS, AND WORKS TO PROVIDE EXPERIENCE FOR ALL GUESTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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VISIT BALTIMORE SERVES AS THE LIAISON BETWEEN CUSTOMERS AND STAKEHOLDERS. CUSTOMERS INCLUDE MEETING PLANNERS, TOUR OPERATORS, INDIVIDUAL TOURISTS AND MEDIA. STAKEHOLDERS INCLUDE GOVERNMENT, CITIZENS AND MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS. MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTED INCLUDE LODGING, DINING, ARTS, ATTRACTIONS, SHOPPING, TRANSPORTATION, ASSOCIATIONS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.
VISIT BALTIMORE HELPS GENERATE ECONOMIC BENEFITS FOR THE GREATER BALTIMORE REGION THROUGH THE POWER OF COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIP.
VISIT BALTIMORE INSPIRES PEOPLE TO VISIT OUR GREAT DESTINATION AND TO EXPERIENCE THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES OFFERED BY OUR STAKEHOLDERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Alex Smith Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Asma Naeem Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Colin Tarbert Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Charles G Tildon III Officer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Douglas Klein Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Eric Reyes Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Trahan Burden Charles Marketing | 6/29/21 | $5,761,415 |
Bellweather Marketing | 6/29/21 | $657,435 |
Pdl Pratt Associates Operations | 6/29/21 | $460,593 |
Cvent Housing It Services | 6/29/21 | $213,864 |
Miles Media Marketing | 6/29/21 | $137,073 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $17,259,186 |
Investment income | $354,821 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $566 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $17,615,014 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $5,209,016 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $224,126 |
Other employee benefits | $353,784 |
Payroll taxes | $362,856 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $21,341 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $93,607 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $391,285 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,756,705 |
Office expenses | $446,930 |
Information technology | $168,385 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $520,331 |
Travel | $396,281 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,476,355 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $555,464 |
Insurance | $60,171 |
All other expenses | $386,815 |
Total functional expenses | $15,249,061 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $670,978 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,719,749 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,757,010 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $561,724 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,933,291 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $186,209 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,566,944 |
Total assets | $17,395,905 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,373,892 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $3,897,682 |
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 | $38,145 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $3,842,934 |
Total liabilities | $9,152,653 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,243,252 |
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 | $17,395,905 |
Over the last fiscal year, Visit Baltimore Inc has awarded $2,350,000 in support to 37 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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101 N CHARLES HOSPITALITY LLC CANDLEWOOD SUITES PURPOSE: PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO HOTELS IMPACTED BY COVID | $32,688 |
1840'S CARROLLTON INN PURPOSE: PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO HOTELS IMPACTED BY COVID | $4,166 |
511 S CENTRAL AVENUE LLC PURPOSE: PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO HOTELS IMPACTED BY COVID | $66,658 |
888 S BROADWAY MJ FELLS POINT LLC ADMIRAL FELL INN PURPOSE: PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO HOTELS IMPACTED BY COVID | $25,638 |
BALTIMORE HOTEL INVESTMENTS LLC CHARM CITY HOTELS LLC TA SLEEP INN & SU PURPOSE: PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO HOTELS IMPACTED BY COVID | $19,869 |
BALTIMORE PLAZA HOTEL PURPOSE: PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO HOTELS IMPACTED BY COVID | $30,765 |