Visit Issaquah is located in Issaquah, WA. According to its NTEE Classification (W20) the organization is classified as: Government & Public Administration, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Visit Issaquah 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 12/2022, Visit Issaquah generated $164.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (33.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $181.9k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (35.5%) per year over the past 2 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SERVE AS ISSAQUAH'S DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATION (DMO), AND TO INCREASE TOURISM IN THE REGION BY MARKETING ISSAQUAH'S HOTELS, AMENITIES, ATTRACTIONS AND EVENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
VISIT ISSAQUAH IS A DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATION THAT EXISTS TO IMPROVE THE BUSINESS CONDITIONS FOR RETAIL, MEETINGS, HOSPITALITY, RECREATION, LODGING AND ACTIVITIES AND INCREASE TOURISM IN THE REGION AND TO INCREASE TAX REVENUE IN THE COMMUNITY. WE MARKET A COLLECTIVE GROUP OF SIMILAR HOSPITALITY-ORIENTED BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRIES THAT HAVE COMMON BUSINESS INTERESTS. OUR ACTIVITY BEGAN IN 2018 AND OCCURS LOCALLY, REGIONALLY AND NATIONALLY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Christy Garrard Executive Director | 40 | $81,703 | |
Will Parkinson President & Treasurer | 2 | $0 | |
Patty Hagar Vice President | 1 | $0 | |
Mike Bainter Secretary | 0.3 | $0 | |
Benton Coblentz City Representative Thru 08/22 | 3 | $0 | |
Jen Davis Hayes City Representative From 10/22 | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $164,937 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $164,937 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $89,283 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $38,297 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $1,000 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $53,327 |
Total expenses | $181,907 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $31,293 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $31,418 |
Total liabilities | $3,160 |
Net assets or fund balances | $28,258 |
Over the last fiscal year, Visit Issaquah has awarded $93,500 in support to 11 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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VILLAGE THEATRE PURPOSE: PANDEMIC SPONSORSHIP | $8,500 |
FRIENDS OF LAKE SAMMAMISH STATE PARK PURPOSE: PANDEMIC SPONSORSHIP | $8,500 |
DOWNTOWN ISSAQUAH ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: PANDEMIC SPONSORSHIP | $8,500 |
FRIENDS OF ISSAQUAH SALMON HATCHERY PURPOSE: PANDEMIC SPONSORSHIP | $8,500 |
GREATER ISSAQUAH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PURPOSE: PANDEMIC SPONSORSHIP | $8,500 |
EVERGREEN MOUNTAIN BIKE ALLIANCE PURPOSE: PANDEMIC SPONSORSHIP | $8,500 |