Santa Monica Travel & Tourism is located in Santa Monica, CA. The organization was established in 1983. 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 06/2020, Santa Monica Travel & Tourism employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Santa Monica Travel & Tourism is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2020, Santa Monica Travel & Tourism generated $7.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.2m during the year ending 06/2020. While expenses have increased by 0.7% 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE ORGANIZATION IS THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA'S OFFICIAL PROMOTION AND TOURISM BUREAU. IT IS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE THE COMMON GOOD AND SOCIAL WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE OF SANTA MONICA THROUGH IMPROVEMENT OF TOURISM AND TRADE IN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AND THE PRESERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF ECONOMIC CONDITIONS FOR ALL PEOPLE IN SANTA MONICA, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS ON CITY GOVERNMENT. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE VISITOR EXPENDITURES AND TOURISM REVENUES THROUGH PROMOTION OF THE AREA AS A TRAVEL DESTINATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT (TMD)- A PROGRAM IN CONJUNCTION WITH SANTA MONICA HOTELS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A SELF-ASSESSMENT ON QUALIFYING HOTELS TO GENERATE ADDITIONAL REVENUES FOR TOURISM PROMOTION AND MARKETING. THE ADDITIONAL REVENUES ARE USED TO FUND INTERNATIONAL MARKETING AND SALES CAMPAIGNS TO PROMOTE SANTA MONICA AND ITS LODGING ESTABLISHMENTS.
VISITOR MARKETING - THE BUREAU AIMS TO INCREASE TOURISM IN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA THROUGH VARIOUS MEANS INCLUDING:(1) PROVIDING INFORMATION THROUGH PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS SUCH AS PRINTED VISITOR'S GUIDES AND THE CITY'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE (WWW.SANTAMONICA.COM).(2) REPRESENTING THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA IN TRAVEL TRADESHOWS IN OTHER CITIES, BOTH DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL.(3) DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THOSE IN THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY TO PROMOTE THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AS A TRAVEL DESTINATION.
VISITOR SERVICESPROVIDING INFORMATION THROUGH THE OPERATION OF TOURIST INFORMATION KIOSKS AND GIFT SHOPS SELLING SANTA MONICA BRANDED SOUVENIR ITEMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Misti Kerns CEO | Officer | 40 | $288,678 |
Kimberly Sidoriak Cmo | 40 | $155,556 | |
Brian Wright Dir Global Bus Dev | 40 | $142,813 | |
Evan Edwards Dir Of Operations | 40 | $131,438 | |
Rachel Lozano Dir Visitor Exp | 40 | $130,000 | |
Omark Holmes Marketing Dir | 40 | $107,123 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Hills Balfour Ltd Sales, Mktg | 6/29/20 | $307,354 |
Sequoia Shores Llc Rent | 6/29/20 | $392,818 |
Mmgy Marketing | 6/29/20 | $862,688 |
Noble Studios Marketing | 6/29/20 | $299,600 |
Klick Communications Pty Ltd Marketing | 6/29/20 | $312,304 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Investment income | $3,124 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $11,839 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$4,465 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $7,823 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $7,126,411 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $431,522 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,699,342 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $28,938 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $160,633 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $129,339 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,219,324 |
Office expenses | -$39,222 |
Information technology | $128,802 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $602,477 |
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 | $101,324 |
Insurance | $245,257 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $7,172,309 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,012,540 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $438,300 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $362,102 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $3,977 |
Inventories for sale or use | $81,259 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $374,231 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $58,808 |
Other assets | $33,374 |
Total assets | $2,868,308 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $46,512 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $150,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $726,212 |
Total liabilities | $922,724 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,945,584 |
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San Francisco Travel Association San Francisco, CA | $17,687,275 | $15,738,684 |
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Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau Phoenix, AZ | $19,191,750 | $16,242,591 |
Long Beach Area Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc Long Beach, CA | $4,784,571 | $9,189,036 |
San Luis Obispo Visitors & Conference Bureau Incorporated San Luis Obispo, CA | $7,302,521 | $9,818,447 |
Smcu Community Fund Redwood City, CA | $1,513,371 | $6,964,137 |
Maui Economic Development Board Inc Medb Kihei, HI | $10,649,362 | $7,742,311 |
Greater Phoenix Economic Council Phoenix, AZ | $6,926,984 | $7,545,492 |
Santa Monica Travel & Tourism Santa Monica, CA | $2,868,308 | $7,126,411 |
Providence Foundation Of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $2,572,916 | $7,012,697 |
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Cplc Nevada Inc Phoenix, AZ | $8,204,824 | $6,300,794 |