Destination & Travel Foundation is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (T99) the organization is classified as: Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Destination & Travel Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Destination & Travel Foundation generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $921.0k during the year ending 12/2023. 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 ENHANCE THE DESTINATION MARKETING PROFESSION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCH: THE FOUNDATION IS THE LARGEST FUNDER OF OUR RESEARCH TO DEVELOP A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF OUR INDUSTRY AND THE ENVIRONMENT WE OPERATE IN; WE ARE COMMITTED TO EXPLORATION. WE SET INDUSTRY STANDARDS THROUGH DESTINATION ORGANIZATION PERFORMANCE REPORTING, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS STUDY, AND STANDARD PERFORMANCE REPORTING STUDIES. WE IDENTIFY TRENDS AND OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH OUR DESTINATIONNEXT FUTURES STUDY, AS WELL AS CURRENT THREATS THROUGH STUDIES LIKE OUR TRAVEL BANS AND BOYCOTT STUDIES. WE BUILD FOUNDATIONS FOR TOOLS SUCH AS THE EVENT IMPACT CALCULATOR, THE DESTINATIONNEXT ASSESSMENT & PLANNING TOOL AND THE SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT TOOL.
EDUCATIONAL AND SCHOLARSHIPS
EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Aedo Rolando Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Areng Renee Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Bachar Jerad Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Burke Adam Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Clarke Victoria Member (from 7/1/2023) | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Deluce Jayne Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
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 | $1,140,146 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,140,146 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $18,841 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $138,725 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,297,712 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $688,377 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,379 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $38,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $7,561 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,964 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $13,546 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $8,560 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $12,500 |
Total functional expenses | $921,014 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,509,062 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $145,319 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $551,883 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,206,264 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,500 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $31,725 |
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 | $214,468 |
Total liabilities | $247,693 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,391,927 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $566,644 |
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 | $2,206,264 |
Over the last fiscal year, Destination & Travel Foundation has awarded $707,377 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
DESTINATIONS INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: RESEARCH & ADVOCACY | $683,377 |
VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP | $16,000 |
LIVINGSTONE COLLEGE PURPOSE: S | $8,000 |