Santa Monica Travel & Tourism

Organization Overview

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 06/2022, 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 06/2022, Santa Monica Travel & Tourism generated $8.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.7m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

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:

Part 3 - Line 4a

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Misti Kerns
CEO
$238,726
Evan Edwards
COO
$142,785
Rachel Lozano
Cpo
$124,173
Michael Gurrieri
Cmo
$87,500
Kimberly Sidoriak
Cmo
$52,259
Lauralee Asch
Board Member
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Blue Shield
Health Insurance
$142,026
Sequoia Shores Llc
Rent
$517,594
Mmgy
Marketing
$1,154,670
Noble Studios
Web Svcs & Maintenance
$378,150
Mno
Marketing
$100,451
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $406,253
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$406,253
Total Program Service Revenue$7,931,745
Investment income $601
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$3,015
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $33,615
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $8,370,537

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