TY 2024 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2024

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2024 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2024 , and ending 12-31-2024

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
WASHINGTON TOURISM ALLIANCE

Doing business as
STATE OF WASHINGTON TOURISM

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
PO BOX 16612

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SEATTLE, WA98116

D Employer identification number

45-0636440

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 7,310,354

F Name and address of principal officer:
DAVID BLANDFORD
PO BOX 16612
SEATTLE,WA98116

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( 6 ) (insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

INDUSTRY.STATEOFWATOURISM.COM

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. See instructions.

H(c)

Group exemption number

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other

L Year of formation: 2011

M State of legal domicile: WA

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE SOLE PURPOSE OF THE WASHINGTON TOURISM ALLIANCE IS MARKETING WASHINGTON (CONT'D SCHED O)TO TOURISTS. IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, THE ACTIVITIES OF THE CORPORATION WILL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO ADVOCATING, PROMOTING, DEVELOPING AND SUSTAINING DESTINATION TOURISM MARKETING FOR WASHINGTON STATE.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	19
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	19
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	11
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	19
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	17,400
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 .........	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	6,190,294	6,491,381
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	356,097	277,250
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	258	32,024
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	262,323	509,699
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	6,808,972	7,310,354
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	118,642	1,814,022
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	940,129	1,328,927
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	5,831,845	4,949,353
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	6,890,616	8,092,302
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	-81,644	-781,948
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	3,474,680	2,781,008
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	587,719	675,995
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	2,886,961	2,105,013

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Paid Preparer Use Only

Print/Type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name

Firm's EIN

Firm's address

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See Instructions. ..........YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2024)

Form 990 (2024)

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE SOLE PURPOSE OF THE WASHINGTON TOURISM ALLIANCE IS MARKETING WASHINGTON TO TOURISTS. IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, THE ACTIVITIES OF THE CORPORATION WILL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO ADVOCATING, PROMOTING, DEVELOPING AND SUSTAINING DESTINATION TOURISM MARKETING FOR WASHINGTON STATE.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ..................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ........................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	THE WASHINGTON TOURISM ALLIANCE (WTA) WAS FORMED IN 2011 AND IS A 501(C)(6) NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION. AFTER THE CLOSURE OF THE STATE-RUN TOURISM OFFICE, THE WTA WAS ESTABLISHED BY INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS WITH THE SOLE MISSION OF SUSTAINING WASHINGTON STATE DESTINATION TOURISM MARKETING AND OTHER STATEWIDE, YEAR-AROUND PROGRAMS THAT GENERATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, BOLSTER INDUSTRY BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES (WITH A FOCUS ON RURAL AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES) AND FOSTER VISITATION MANAGEMENT. THE WTA PROCURES AND ADMINISTERS FUNDS FOR STATEWIDE DESTINATION TOURISM MARKETING ACTIVITIES AND IMPLEMENTS A STRATEGIC STATEWIDE DESTINATION-MARKETING PLAN IN ADDITION TO INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT AND DESTINATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE DESTINATION MARKETING CAMPAIGNS THAT INCLUDE ADVERTISING, PAID MEDIA, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND OTHER PROMOTIONS, IN ADDITION TO CO-OP MARKETING PROGRAMS IN WHICH THE TOURISM INDUSTRY CAN PARTICIPATE. ADDITIONALLY, A TRAVEL PUBLICITY PROGRAM STIMULATES POSITIVE TRAVEL AND FEATURES EDITORIAL COVERAGE OF THE DESTINATION AND BUSINESSES WITHING. THE WTA TRAVEL TRADE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM STIMULATES AND EXPANDS TOUR PRODUCT FOR WASHINGTON STATE IN DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL MARKETS THROUGH SALES MISSIONS, PROMOTIONS, AND HOSTING OF CLIENT AND MEDIA VISITS. THE DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM STRENGTHENS (AND HELPS RECOVER FROM THE PANDEMIC) THE STATE TOURISM INDUSTRY; THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE MODEST GRANTS FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY ALIGNMENT AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS. THE DESTINATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM INFLUENCES A BENEFICIAL BALANCE OF VISITOR VOLUMES AROUND THE STATE BY WAY OF A RECREATIONAL USAGE APP, MODEST ADS, PUBLIC RELATIONS, TRAVEL ADVISORIES AND TRAVELER EDUCATION ON THE IMPORTANCE OF "RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL."

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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Yes

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........

Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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Yes

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......

If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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11a

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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11b

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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11d

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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11e

Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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11f

Yes

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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12a

Yes

Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment

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12b

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....

14a

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........

14b

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...

Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............

Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..... Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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Yes

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Yes

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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Yes

24a

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............

24a

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............

24c

Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....

25a

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................

25b

Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?

If "Yes," complete

Schedule L, Part III.........................

Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................

28a

A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....

28b

A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...

35b

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............

Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI

Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........

Yes

Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)

Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

Yes

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

Yes

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........

Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........

11b

12a

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

12a

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

13a

Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....

13b

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.

Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.

Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Yes

Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .......................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?

10b

11a

Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................

11a

Yes

Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....

12a

Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......

12a

Yes

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Yes

Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................

12c

Yes

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.

16a

Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................

16a

Yes

If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Section C. Disclosure

List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
DAVID BLANDFORDPO BOX 16612 SEATTLE,WA98116 (206) 713-8314

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet

List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."

List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(1) BRAD JONES...................................................................... CHAIR	5.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(2) CLIFF MYERS...................................................................... VICE CHAIR	5.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(3) JULIE EISENHAUER...................................................................... TREASURER	5.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(4) ELIZABETH MCGREE...................................................................... SECRETARY	5.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(5) RON PECK...................................................................... PAST CHAIR	1.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(6) BRIDGET BAETH...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(7) GARY BALLEW...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(8) KRISTA BENTLEY...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(9) HEATHER BRADSHAW...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(10) TROY CAMPBELL...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(11) MEGAN CHING...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(12) TOMMY FARRIS...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(13) GUY GLAESER...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(14) DIPRA JHA...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(15) ROSE NOBLE...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(16) ANNETTE PITTS...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(17) KATJA SPITZ...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0

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Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)			(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(18) TERESA TAYLOR........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(19) SKIP THOMPSON........................................................................ DIRECTOR THRU 11/24	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(20) LESLIE WOMACK........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(21) DAVID BLANDFORD........................................................................ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO	40.00 .......................		X		273,844	0	26,320
(22) MARIANNE GRAFF........................................................................ SENIOR CONTENT MANAGER	40.00 .......................			X	102,823	0	15,030
(23) MIKE MOE........................................................................ DIR. OF TOURISM & STRAT. PARTERSHIP	40.00 .......................			X	134,500	0	17,959
(24) MICHELLE MCKENZIE........................................................................ DIRECTOR OF MARKETING	40.00 .......................			X	141,135	0	19,615

1b	Sub-Total..............
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c).........	652,302	0	78,924

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 4

Yes

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............

For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................

Yes

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
ADVENTURE 111 WASHINGTON AVE N SUITE 300 MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401	MARKETING	1,471,325
MADDEN MEDIA 345 E TOOLE AVE TUCSON,AZ85701	MARKETING	469,445
BRAND USA 1725 STREET NW SUITE 800 WASHINGTON,DC20006	MARKETING	450,000
TRAVELSCAPE LLC PO BOX 847677 DALLAS,TX752847677	MARKETING	302,378
GREENRUBINO 1114 EAST PIKE ST 3RD FLOOR SEATTLE,WA98122	MARKETING	233,545
2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 9

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............

(A)
Total revenue

(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue

(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e	6,491,381

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		6,491,381

		Business Code
2a	EVENT & CONFERENCE	561920	123,648	123,648
b	MEMBERSHIP DUES	813910	118,625	118,625
c	CO-OP RESEARCH	541990	34,977	34,977
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		277,250

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			32,024			32,024
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
			(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents	6a
b	Less: rental expenses	6b
c	Rental income or (loss)	6c
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
			(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	7a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	7b
c	Gain or (loss)	7c
d	Net gain or (loss).........
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..

Business Code
11a	REIMBURSEMENT		900099	491,924	491,924
b	WEBSITE REVENUE		541890	17,400		17,400
c
d	All other revenue ....			375			375
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			509,699
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			7,310,354	769,174	17,400	32,399

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Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....	1,814,022
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	300,164
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........
7	Other salaries and wages........	822,779
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	38,064
9	Other employee benefits .......	85,076
10	Payroll taxes ...........	82,844
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	1,738
c	Accounting ...........	101,158
d	Lobbying ...........	124,226
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	643,712
12	Advertising and promotion ....	2,793,520
13	Office expenses .......	60,103
14	Information technology ......	97,509
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	3,784
17	Travel ............	152,558
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	329,700
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..
23	Insurance ...	7,070
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	RESEARCH	269,808
b	EDUCATION & DEVO	113,012
c	WA STATE TAXES	97,120
d	EVENTS	82,999
e	All other expenses	71,336
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	8,092,302
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

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Part X

Balance Sheet

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........		1,503,390	1	538,843
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........		500,258	2	888,281
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......		1,188,320	3	1,215,092
4	Accounts receivable, net .............		142,884	4	48,698
5	Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
				5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
				6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........			7
8	Inventories for sale or use ............			8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......		139,828	9	90,094
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b		10c
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			11
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..			13
14	Intangible assets ...............			14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			15
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...		3,474,680	16	2,781,008

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	558,695	17	600,320
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........	29,024	19	75,675
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D		25
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	587,719	26	675,995

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	2,886,961	27	2,105,013
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........		28
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		29
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		30
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		31
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	2,886,961	32	2,105,013
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	3,474,680	33	2,781,008

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

7,310,354

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

8,092,302

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

-781,948

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..

2,886,961

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))

2,105,013

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

Yes

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?

Yes

If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.

Yes

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Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

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Name of the organization

WASHINGTON TOURISM ALLIANCE

Employer identification number

45-0636440

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow

Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2

Name of organization WASHINGTON TOURISM ALLIANCE

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Name of organization WASHINGTON TOURISM ALLIANCE		Employer identification number 45-0636440

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Name of organization WASHINGTON TOURISM ALLIANCE			Employer identification number 45-0636440
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c) (7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

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Complete if the organization is described below. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

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2024

Open to Public
Inspection

If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
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Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

Name of the organization

WASHINGTON TOURISM ALLIANCE

Employer identification number

45-0636440

Part I-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. See instructions for definition of “political campaign activities."

Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions .................................................................... right arrow

Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................ right arrow

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ....................... right arrow

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................

Yes No

Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... right arrow

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................ right arrow

Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b........... right arrow

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................

Yes No

Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.

(a) Name	(b) Address	(c) EIN	(d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-.	(e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
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2
3
4
5
6

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Part II-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

A Check right arrow

if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
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if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................	Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2021	(b) 2022	(c) 2023	(d) 2024	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

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Part II-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.

(a)

Yes

(b)

Amount

During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:

Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........

Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................

Other activities? ...................................................................................................................

Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................

If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................

Part III-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).

Yes

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................

Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................

Yes

Part III-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................

118,625

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .............................................................................................................................

124,226

Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................

395,897

Total ...........................................................................................................................................

520,123

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................

520,123

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See Instructions .........................................

Part IV

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.

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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
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Attach to Form 990.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

WASHINGTON TOURISM ALLIANCE

Employer identification number

45-0636440

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
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Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... right arrow

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... right arrow

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

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Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a) Current year	(b) Prior year	(c) Two years back	(d) Three years back	(e) Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow

Permanent endowment right arrow

Term endowment right arrow

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....
b	Buildings ....
c	Leasehold improvements
d	Equipment ....
e	Other .....
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..		0

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Part VII

Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......		1	7,310,354
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................		2e	0
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................		3	7,310,354
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................		4c	0
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......		5	7,310,354

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........		1	8,092,302
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................		2e	0
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................		3	8,092,302
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................		4c	0
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......		5	8,092,302

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

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PART X, LINE 2:

THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(6) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT OF UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME AS DEFINED UNDER IRC SECTIONS 511 THROUGH 515. THE ORGANIZATION ACCOUNTS FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS USING A STANDARD THAT PRESCRIBES A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND MEASUREMENT PROCESS FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024, THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS REQUIRING ACCRUAL.

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Schedule I
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
WASHINGTON TOURISM ALLIANCE

Employer identification number
45-0636440

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section (if applicable)	(d) Amount of cash grant	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) ALLIANCE FOR PIONEER SQUARE 105 SOUTH MAIN STREET STE 201 SEATTLE,WA98104	91-1761681	501(C)(3)	16,500	TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT
(2) AMATEUR ATHLETICS COMMISSION OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY 3101 CEDAR STREET EVERETT,WA98201	90-0136071	501(C)(3)	10,000	SPORTS INCENTIVIZATION GRANT
(3) ANACORTES ARTS FESTIVAL 505 O AVENUE ANACORTES,WA98221	91-1493326	501(C)(3)	15,000	RURAL TOURISM MARKETING PROGRAM GRANT
(4) BELLINGHAM BOATING CENTER 555 HARRIS AVE BELLINGHAM,WA98225	20-4946594	501(C)(3)	10,000	WHEELHOUSE BUILDING ADA LIFT
(5) BELLINGHAM WHATCOM COUNTY TOURISM 904 POTTER STREET BELLINGHAM,WA98229	91-1058071	501(C)(6)	23,500	SPORTS INCENTIVIZATION GRANT
(6) CAMANO ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 370 NORTHEAST CAMANO DR STE 5 CAMANO,WA98282	91-1316239	501(C)(6)	9,500	TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT
(7) CITY OF BENTON CITY PO BOX 70 BENTON CITY,WA99320	91-6001705	LOCAL GOVERNMENT	46,300	TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT
(8) CITY OF BINGEN 112 ASH STREET COOK,WA98605	91-6001402	LOCAL GOVERNMENT	50,000	TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT
(9) CITY OF EDMONDS 121 5TH AVENUE NORTH EDMONDS,WA98020	91-6001244	LOCAL GOVERNMENT	10,000	ARTS & CULTURE GRANT
(10) CITY OF KENMORE 18120 68TH AVENUE NORTHEAST KENMORE,WA98028	91-1912254	LOCAL GOVERNMENT	46,800	TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT
(11) CITY OF REDMOND 15670 NORTHEAST 85TH STREET REDMOND,WA98052	91-6001492	LOCAL GOVERNMENT	10,500	TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT
(12) CITY OF WAITSBURG 106 MAIN STREET WAITSBURG,WA99361	91-6001289	LOCAL GOVERNMENT	30,000	TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT
(13) CITY OF ZILLAH PO BOX 475 ZILLAH,WA98953	91-6001535	LOCAL GOVERNMENT	30,000	TOURISM SUSTAINABILITY GRANT
(14) DUNGENESS RIVER NATURE CENTER PO BOX 2450 SEQUIM,WA98382	91-1632949	501(C)(3)	11,000	TRAILS ON DRNC PROPERTY
(15) DUNN GARDENS 13533 NORTHSHIRE ROAD NORTHWEST SEATTLE,WA98177	91-1589720	501(C)(3)	9,300	TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT
(16) ECONOMIC ALLIANCE OF LEWIS COUNTY 1611 NORTH NATIONAL AVE CHEHALIS,WA98532	91-1208772	501(C)(6)	65,000	RURAL TOURISM RESEARCH & DATA AND TOURISM REGENERATION
(17) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE OF SKAGIT COUNTY 1932 E COLLEGE WAY STE B MOUNT VERNON,WA98273	91-0991008	501(C)(6)	42,000	SKAGIT MARKETING ASSET LIBRARY AND RURAL TOURISM RESEARCH & DATA
(18) CITY OF WESTPORT 801 NORTH MONTESANO STREET WESTPORT,WA98595	91-6001292	LOCAL GOVERNMENT	50,000	TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT
(19) FRIDAY HARBOR FILM FESTIVAL 10 FIRST STREET FRIDAY HARBOR,WA98250	84-3988840	501(C)(3)	9,000	ARTS & CULTURE GRANT
(20) GRAND COULEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 17 MIDWAY AVE GRAND COULEE,WA99133	91-1507095	501(C)(6)	30,500	ARTS & CULTURE AND DISCOVER COULEE
(21) GREATER GRAYS HARBOR 506 DUFFY STREET ABERDEEN,WA98520	91-0730167	501(C)(6)	24,500	RURAL TOURISM RESEARCH & DATA GRANT
(22) HOUSE OF KALA 4577 WEST LAKE SAMMAMISH PKWY REDMOND,WA98052	81-4200308	501(C)(3)	10,000	ARTS & CULTURE GRANT
(23) INTERNATIONAL MERMAID MUSEUM 1 SOUTH ARBOR ROAD ABERDEEN,WA98520	84-2942194	501(C)(3)	7,500	ARTS & CULTURE GRANT
(24) JEFFERSON COUNTY FARMERS MARKET 618 POLK STREET PORT TOWNSEND,WA98368	91-1673794	501(C)(3)	18,000	RURAL TOURISM MARKETING PROGRAM GRANT
(25) KITTITAS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 609 N MAIN ST ELLENSBURG,WA98926	91-0210430	501(C)(6)	61,000	ARTS & CULTURE, RTMP, AND RURAL TOURISM RESEARCH & DATA
(26) KRUCKEBERG BOTANIC GARDEN FOUNDATION 20312 15TH AVENUE NORTHWEST SHORELINE,WA98177	91-1997091	501(C)(3)	16,475	TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT
(27) LANGSTON 104 17TH AVENUE SOUTH SEATTLE,WA98144	81-2515412	501(C)(3)	15,000	ARTS & CULTURE GRANT
(28) MAKE SHIFT ART SPACE 306 FLORA STREET BELLINGHAM,WA98225	26-2871326	501(C)(3)	50,000	TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT
(29) MARYHILL MUSEUM OF ART 35 MARYHILL MUSEUM DRIVE GOLDENDALE,WA98620	91-0309140	501(C)(3)	7,500	ARTS & CULTURE GRANT
(30) MARYMOOR VELODROME ASSOCIATION 16225 REDMOND WAYSUITE M 512 REDMOND,WA98052	91-1518094	501(C)(3)	20,000	SPORTS INCENTIVIZATION GRANT
(31) METHOW VALLEY SPORTS TRAILS ASSOCIATION PO BOX 147 WINTHROP,WA98862	91-1027957	501(C)(3)	20,000	RURAL TOURISM RESEARCH & DATA GRANT
(32) MOUNT RAINIER VISITOR ASSOCIATION PO BOX 214 ASHFORD,WA98304	91-1999287	501(C)(6)	15,750	RURAL TOURISM MARKETING PROGRAM GRANT
(33) MOUNT ST HELENS INSTITUTE 42218 NORTHEAST YALE BRIDGE ROAD AMBOY,WA98601	91-1569993	501(C)(3)	10,000	TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT
(34) MOUNT VERNON DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION 223 SOUTH 1ST ST STE B MOUNT VERNON,WA98273	91-1666512	501(C)(3)	9,758	TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT
(35) MOUNTAINS TO SOUND GREENWAY TRUST 2701 1ST AVENUE S STE 240 SEATTLE,WA98121	91-1531234	501(C)(3)	33,500	COAL MINES TRAIL INTERPRETIVE WAYSIDES PROJECT AND NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA KIOSK
(36) MT ADAMS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1 HERITAGE PLAZA WHITE SALMON,WA98672	91-6179895	501(C)(6)	22,000	RURAL TOURISM MARKETING PROGRAM GRANT
(37) NORTHWEST AGRICULTURE BUSINESS CENTER 419 SOUTH 1ST STREET MOUNT VERNON,WA98274	83-0449496	501(C)(3)	7,500	ARTS & CULTURE GRANT
(38) OKANOGAN COUNTY TOURISM COUNCIL PO BOX 626 OMAK,WA98841	91-1559324	501(C)(6)	10,000	RURAL TOURISM RESEARCH & DATA GRANT
(39) OLYMPIC PENINSULA VISITORS BUREAU PO BOX 670 PORT ANGELES,WA98362	91-1355604	501(C)(6)	50,000	TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT
(40) ORGANIC FARM SCHOOL 6390 MAXWELTON ROAD CLINTON,WA98236	91-1773097	501(C)(3)	36,500	TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT
(41) PACIFIC COUNTY TOURISM BUREAU 3914 PACIFIC WAY SEAVIEW,WA98644	91-1298641	501(C)(6)	30,000	COUNTY-WIDE MURALS FOR TOURISM ENHANCEMENT AND TRAILS
(42) PAPER WHALE ARTS 1118 FRANKLIN STREET BELLINGHAM,WA98225	93-2794699	501(C)(3)	15,000	ARTS & CULTURE GRANT
(43) PORT ANGELES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 121 EAST RAILROAD AVENUE PORT ANGELES,WA98362	91-0369550	501(C)(6)	50,000	TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT
(44) PORT GAMBLE S'KLALLAM FOUNDATION 31912 LITTLE BOSTON RD NE KINGSTON,WA98346	91-1145489	501(C)(3)	48,615	TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT
(45) PORT OF COLUMBIA COUNTY 1 PORT WAY DAYTON,WA99328	91-0856165	GOVERNMENT	10,000	RURAL TOURISM MARKETING PROGRAM GRANT
(46) POWER HOUSE THEATRE WALLA WALLA 111 NORTH 6TH AVENUE WALLA WALLA,WA99362	32-0498056	501(C)(3)	8,500	TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT
(47) SKY VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PO BOX 46 SULTAN,WA98294	91-1206773	501(C)(6)	15,000	RURAL TOURISM MARKETING PROGRAM GRANT
(48) SNOHOMISH YOUTH SOCCER CLUB 27 PINE AVENUE SNOHOMISH,WA98290	91-1327840	501(C)(3)	15,000	TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT
(49) SNOQUALMIE INDIAN TRIBE PO BOX 969 SNOQUALMIE,WA98065	91-2084464		33,445	INDIGENOUS TOURISM MARKETING & PRODUCTION GRANT
(50) SNOQUALMIE VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PO BOX 357 NORTH BEND,WA98045	94-3235707	501(C)(6)	22,000	RURAL TOURISM MARKETING PROGRAM GRANT
(51) SPARK MUSEUM OF ELECTRICAL INVENTION 1312 BAY STREET BELLINGHAM,WA98225	91-1898141	501(C)(3)	20,000	TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT
(52) SPOKANE TRIBE OF INDIANS 6195 FORD WELLPINIT RD WELLPINIT,WA99040	91-0606339		33,445	INDIGENOUS TOURISM MARKETING & PRODUCTION GRANT
(53) SUQUAMISH INDIAN TRIBE 18490 SUQUAMISH WAY NORTHEAST SUQUAMISH,WA98392	91-0854725		53,110	SUQUAMISH MUSEUM DIGITAL STORYTELLING AND MARKETING ASSET PRODUCTION
(54) SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIONS 1701 ELLIS STREET SUITE 221 BELLINGHAM,WA98225	75-3041952	501(C)(3)	25,000	RURAL TOURISM MARKETING PROGRAM GRANT
(55) THE KALISPEL INDIAN COMMUNITY OF THE KALISPEL RESERVATION 1981 N LECLERC USK,WA99180	91-0875018		22,500	RURAL TOURISM RESEARCH & DATA GRANT
(56) TRI COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 986 S MAIN SUITE A COLVILLE,WA99114	91-1360381	501(C)(3)	28,000	WONDERFULLY WILD VIDEO PRODUCTION PROJECT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT
(57) TWISP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PO BOX 686 TWISP,WA98956	91-1398503	501(C)(6)	15,000	THREE DAY FESTIVAL TWISP
(58) TWISPWORKS FOUNDATION 509 SOUTH GLOVER STREET TWISP,WA98856	91-1927956	501(C)(3)	17,250	CLOSER TO THE HEART AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
(59) VISIT ISSAQUAH 1484 HYLA NW ISSAQUAH,WA98027	83-1461089	501(C)(3)	82,000	SHOULDER SEASON VIDEO AND PHOTOGRAPHY INITIATIVE, PARAGLIDING FESTIVAL PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT, AND DESTINATION STEWARDSHIP FACILITATION
(60) VISIT TRI CITIES 7130 W GRANDRIDGE BLVD STE B KENNEWICK,WA99336	91-0859630	501(C)(6)	60,000	SPORTS INCENTIVIZATION GRANT
(61) VISITOR AND CONVENTION BUREAU OF THURSTON COUNTY PO BOX 1394 OLYMPIA,WA98507	91-1735847	501(C)(6)	50,000	HARVESTING RESILIENCE AND RURAL TOURISM RESEARCH & DATA
(62) WAHKIAKUM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 102 MAIN STREET STE 206 CATHLAMET,WA98612	37-1625179	501(C)(6)	15,752	TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT
(63) WASHINGTON FESTIVALS & EVENTS ASSOCIATION 1015 GEORGIANA STREET PORT ANGELES,WA98362	91-2091466	501(C)(4)	10,000	ARTS & CULTURE GRANT
(64) WASHINGTON FILMWORKS 1122 EAST PIKE STREET - 1079 SEATTLE,WA98122	61-1506206	501(C)(6)	75,000	CREATING COLLATERAL FOR TOURISM AND FILM AND OUTREACH TO TRIBAL COMMUNITIES TO DEVELOP RECIPROCAL AND REGENERATIVE RELATIONSHIPS
(65) WENATCHEE VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 137 N WENATCHEE AVE STE 101 WENATCHEE,WA98801	91-0465430	501(C)(6)	22,000	RURAL TOURISM MARKETING PROGRAM GRANT
(66) WOODINVILLE WINE COUNTRY 13590 NE VILLAGE SQUARE DR STE 1030 WOODINVILLE,WA98072	16-1652865	501(C)(6)	48,000	EXPANDING HORIZONS IN WINE COUNTRY TOURISM AND WOODINVILLE WINE COUNTRY TOURISM AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
(67) YAKIMA VALLEY TOURISM 10 NORTH 8TH STREET YAKIMA,WA98901	91-0788723	501(C)(6)	15,000	TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT

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Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of noncash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of noncash assistance

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.

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PART I, LINE 2:	RECIPIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT MID-YEAR AND YEAR-END REPORTS.

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Schedule J
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

WASHINGTON TOURISM ALLIANCE

Employer identification number

45-0636440

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ....................

Any related organization? .......................

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ..................

Any related organization? ......................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

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Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1DAVID BLANDFORD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO	(i) (ii)	232,170 ------------- 0	39,874 ------------- 0	1,800 ------------- 0	16,431 ------------- 0	9,889 ------------- 0	300,164 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2MICHELLE MCKENZIE DIRECTOR OF MARKETING	(i) (ii)	128,316 ------------- 0	11,019 ------------- 0	1,800 ------------- 0	9,726 ------------- 0	9,889 ------------- 0	160,750 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
3MIKE MOE DIR. OF TOURISM & STRAT. PARTERSHIP	(i) (ii)	122,206 ------------- 0	10,494 ------------- 0	1,800 ------------- 0	8,070 ------------- 0	9,889 ------------- 0	152,459 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

Schedule J (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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Schedule J (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

WASHINGTON TOURISM ALLIANCE

Employer identification number

45-0636440

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FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6:	THERE WERE 19 INDIVIDUALS THAT SERVED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2024.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6	MEMBERSHIP IN WTA IS OPEN TO ALL ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS ENGAGED IN TOURISM. THERE ARE CURRENTLY NINE CLASSES OF MEMBERS INCLUDING DIAMOND INVESTOR, SILVER INVESTOR, CORPORATE INVESTOR, PARTNER, ASSOCIATE PARTNER, PREMIUM MEMBER, BASIC MEMBER, SMALL BUSINESS MEMBER AND INDIVIDUAL MEMBER. CLASSES OF MEMBERS MAY BE REVISED AT ANY TIME.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B	THE BOARD COMMITTEES DO NOT KEEP MEETING MINUTES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B	AT THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR, THE OUTSIDE CPA WILL PREPARE THE ANNUAL RETURN FOR ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX (FORM 990). THE RETURN WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE CEO, AUDIT AND FISCAL COMMITTEE, AND THE BOARD CHAIR FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE OUTSIDE CPA WILL THEN FILE THE RETURN WITH THE IRS BY THE ANNUAL DEADLINE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. ALL PERSONS COVERED BY THE POLICY MUST PROMPTLY AND FULLY DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS OF EVERY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD. ANY INTERESTED BOARD MEMBER SHALL RECUSE HIMSELF OR HERSELF FROM THE BOARD REVIEW OF THE MATTER. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DETERMINED TO EXIST, A DECISION WILL BE MADE BY A MAJORITY OF THE DISINTERESTED BOARD MEMBERS ON WHETHER TO ENTER INTO OR CONTINUE THE ARRANGEMENT IN QUESTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A	WTA SALARIES ARE EVALUATED ANNUALLY USING COMPARATIVE DATA FROM THIRD PARTY NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM ASSOCIATIONS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DESTINATIONS INTERNATIONAL, WHICH COMPILES SALARY SURVEYS ACROSS MYRIAD POSITIONS FOR STATE TOURISM OFFICES, CITY DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATIONS AND RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. IN ADDITION TO THE SALARY AND BENEFIT RANGES SUPPLIED BY THIS DATA, SWT APPLIES EXPERIENCE, BUDGET AND PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES AND STAFF OVERSIGHT TO ACHIEVE A SALARY FIGURE. THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DETERMINES AND APPROVES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY THROUGH THIS PROCESS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DETERMINES THE SALARIES OF OTHER DIRECTORS USING THESE FIGURES AND PRESENTS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO SETTING THE SALARY. ADDITIONALLY, COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS ARE CONSIDERED EACH YEAR AS PART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BUDGETING PROCESS AND ARE ULTIMATELY APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 1:	THE BOARD ROUTINELY VOTES TO EMPOWER THE FINANCE AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITH AUTHORITY TO APPROVE CONTRACTS AND MAKE DECISIONS ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD.

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