TY 2024 Form 990EZ

Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? THE CONNECTICUT TOURISM COALITION IS COMPRISED OF VARIOUS ASSOCIATIONS AND INDUSTRY-SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE MAIN GOAL IS TO AFFECT POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE CONNECTICUT TOURISM INDUSTRY BY ADDRESSING KEY LEGISLATIVE, REGULATORY AND BUDGETING ISSUES THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 THE CONNECTICUT TOURISM FORMED AN ALLIANCE WITH THE CT ARTS ALLIANCE ORG AND CONNECTICUT HUMANITIES ORG TO PROMOTE THE ARTS, CULTURE AND TOURISM BUDGET OF 22 MILLION FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025. 5 MILLION WOULD FUND THE CONN. ARTS ALLIANCE, 5 MILLION FOR CONN. HUMANITIES, AND 12 MILLION FOR THE OFFICE OF TOURISM. THIS ADDITIONAL FUNDING WOULD COME FROM ALLOCATING A PERCENTAGE OF THE MEAL TAX TO FUND THE THREE SECTORS. WE WORKED VERY CLOSELY WITH THE CHAIRS OF THE FINANCE AND APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE ALONG WITH STAFF FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. CURRENT FUNDING THAT THE THREE SECTORS RECEIVE FROM THE LODGING OCCUPANCY TAX WOULD REMAIN IN PLACE. ADDITIONALLY, WE ADVOCATED FOR FUNDING FOR THE AMERICA 250 CELEBRATION FROM THE GOVERNOR AND THE LEGISLATURE FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS. THIS WAS DENIED. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a	18,641
29 CONNECTICUT TOURISM COALITION, INC. CONTINUES ITS EFFORTS TO REGAIN MEMBERS THAT WERE LOST DURING AND AFTER THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC. TO THAT END WE HAVE ASKED THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS TO ASSIST WITH RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a	1,515
30 CONNECTICUT TOURISM COALITION, INC. HAS DEVELOPED AND IMPLIMENTED AN ONLINE TRAINING COURSE, CONNECTICUT HOSPITALITY AWARENESS TRAINING (C.H.A.T.), FOR INDIVIDUALS AFFILIATED WITH THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN CONNECTICUT OR INTERESTED IN JOINING THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY. THE C.H.A.T. PROGRAM PROVIDES THE KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO IMPROVE HOSPITALITY PRACTICES IN THE TOURISM AND SERVICES INDUSTRY. AT THE SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION OF THE C.H.A.T. COURSE EACH PARTICIPANT IS AWARDED A CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT. THE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY HAS AGREEMENTS WITH MOHEGAN SUN, THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN, AND GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO USE THE C.H.A.T. PROGRAM FOR TRAINING EMPLOYEES. IN 2024 THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN REVISED AND UPDATED. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			30a	217
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32	20,373

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
STEPHEN TAGLIATELA DIRECTOR	000.00	0
MAUREEN QUINTIN TREASURER DI	000.00	0
DAVID QUINN VICE PRES DI	000.00	0
FRANK L BURNS JR EXECUTIVE DI	000.00	32,715
SCOTT DOLCH DIRECTOR	000.00	0
JASON GUYOT DIRECTOR	000.00	0
GARY MCKEON DIRECTOR	000.00	0
JEFF HAMILTON DIRECTOR	000.00	0
JOHN NIKOLATOS DIRECTOR	000.00	0
CHRISTOPHER REGAN VICE PRES DI	000.00	0
DEVIN SARDILLI DIRECTOR	000.00	0
DANIEL MEISER DIRECTOR	000.00	0
LOU CARRIER DIRECTOR	000.00	0
JOHN FULLER DIRECTOR	000.00	0
DIXON MALLORY DIRECTOR	000.00	0
DANIELLE CHESEBROUGH DIRECTOR	000.00	0
PAUL MAYER PRESIDENT	000.00	0
JAN JONES DIRECTOR	000.00	0
LINDA KOWALSKI DIRECTOR	000.00	0
JOHN JOHNSON SECRETARY DI	000.00	0
ALEX PETERSON DIRECTOR	000.00	0
GREGG DANCHO DIRECTOR	000.00	0
BRUCE FLAX DIRECTOR	000.00	0
SUSETTE TIBUS DIRECTOR	000.00	0
PETER ARMSTRONG DIRECTOR	000.00	0
PHIL SYMONETTE DIRECTOR	000.00	0
JOHN PHELAN DIRECTOR	000.00	0
AMANDA ARLING DIRECTOR	000.00	0

Yes

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 school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ............. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation

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FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16	EXPENSES 46 27 4 LEGISLATIVE 1,157 MEMBERSHIP 675 EDUCATION 97 INSURANCE EXP 1,148 INSURANCE EXP 670 INSURANCE EXP 96 BANK FEES 188 BANK FEES 110 BANK FEES 16 WEBSITE 180 WEBSITE 105 WEBSITE 15 TOTAL 4,534
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24	PLEDGES RECEIVABLE 2,938 4,688 TOTAL 2,938 4,688
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26	UNSECURED NOTES AND LOANS PAYABLE 2,000 0
FORM 990-EZ, PART III	THE CONNECTICUT TOURISM COALITION IS COMPRISED OF VARIOUS ASSOCIATIONS AND INDUSTRY-SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE MAIN GOAL IS TO AFFECT POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE CONNECTICUT TOURISM INDUSTRY BY ADDRESSING KEY LEGISLATIVE, REGULATORY AND BUDGETING ISSUES THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28	THE CONNECTICUT TOURISM FORMED AN ALLIANCE WITH THE CT ARTS ALLIANCE ORG AND CONNECTICUT HUMANITIES ORG TO PROMOTE THE ARTS, CULTURE AND TOURISM BUDGET OF 22 MILLION FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025. 5 MILLION WOULD FUND THE CONN. ARTS ALLIANCE, 5 MILLION FOR CONN. HUMANITIES, AND 12 MILLION FOR THE OFFICE OF TOURISM. THIS ADDITIONAL FUNDING WOULD COME FROM ALLOCATING A PERCENTAGE OF THE MEAL TAX TO FUND THE THREE SECTORS. WE WORKED VERY CLOSELY WITH THE CHAIRS OF THE FINANCE AND APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE ALONG WITH STAFF FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. CURRENT FUNDING THAT THE THREE SECTORS RECEIVE FROM THE LODGING OCCUPANCY TAX WOULD REMAIN IN PLACE. ADDITIONALLY, WE ADVOCATED FOR FUNDING FOR THE AMERICA 250 CELEBRATION FROM THE GOVERNOR AND THE LEGISLATURE FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS. THIS WAS DENIED.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30	CONNECTICUT TOURISM COALITION, INC. HAS DEVELOPED AND IMPLIMENTED AN ONLINE TRAINING COURSE, CONNECTICUT HOSPITALITY AWARENESS TRAINING (C.H.A.T.), FOR INDIVIDUALS AFFILIATED WITH THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN CONNECTICUT OR INTERESTED IN JOINING THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY. THE C.H.A.T. PROGRAM PROVIDES THE KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO IMPROVE HOSPITALITY PRACTICES IN THE TOURISM AND SERVICES INDUSTRY. AT THE SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION OF THE C.H.A.T. COURSE EACH PARTICIPANT IS AWARDED A CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT. THE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY HAS AGREEMENTS WITH MOHEGAN SUN, THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN, AND GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO USE THE C.H.A.T. PROGRAM FOR TRAINING EMPLOYEES. IN 2024 THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN REVISED AND UPDATED.

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Explanation

FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16

EXPENSES 46 27 4 LEGISLATIVE 1,157 MEMBERSHIP 675 EDUCATION 97 INSURANCE EXP 1,148 INSURANCE EXP 670 INSURANCE EXP 96 BANK FEES 188 BANK FEES 110 BANK FEES 16 WEBSITE 180 WEBSITE 105 WEBSITE 15 TOTAL 4,534

FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24

PLEDGES RECEIVABLE 2,938 4,688 TOTAL 2,938 4,688

FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26

UNSECURED NOTES AND LOANS PAYABLE 2,000 0

FORM 990-EZ, PART III

THE CONNECTICUT TOURISM COALITION IS COMPRISED OF VARIOUS ASSOCIATIONS AND INDUSTRY-SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE MAIN GOAL IS TO AFFECT POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE CONNECTICUT TOURISM INDUSTRY BY ADDRESSING KEY LEGISLATIVE, REGULATORY AND BUDGETING ISSUES THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION.

FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28

THE CONNECTICUT TOURISM FORMED AN ALLIANCE WITH THE CT ARTS ALLIANCE ORG AND CONNECTICUT HUMANITIES ORG TO PROMOTE THE ARTS, CULTURE AND TOURISM BUDGET OF 22 MILLION FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025. 5 MILLION WOULD FUND THE CONN. ARTS ALLIANCE, 5 MILLION FOR CONN. HUMANITIES, AND 12 MILLION FOR THE OFFICE OF TOURISM. THIS ADDITIONAL FUNDING WOULD COME FROM ALLOCATING A PERCENTAGE OF THE MEAL TAX TO FUND THE THREE SECTORS. WE WORKED VERY CLOSELY WITH THE CHAIRS OF THE FINANCE AND APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE ALONG WITH STAFF FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. CURRENT FUNDING THAT THE THREE SECTORS RECEIVE FROM THE LODGING OCCUPANCY TAX WOULD REMAIN IN PLACE. ADDITIONALLY, WE ADVOCATED FOR FUNDING FOR THE AMERICA 250 CELEBRATION FROM THE GOVERNOR AND THE LEGISLATURE FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS. THIS WAS DENIED.

FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30

CONNECTICUT TOURISM COALITION, INC. HAS DEVELOPED AND IMPLIMENTED AN ONLINE TRAINING COURSE, CONNECTICUT HOSPITALITY AWARENESS TRAINING (C.H.A.T.), FOR INDIVIDUALS AFFILIATED WITH THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN CONNECTICUT OR INTERESTED IN JOINING THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY. THE C.H.A.T. PROGRAM PROVIDES THE KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO IMPROVE HOSPITALITY PRACTICES IN THE TOURISM AND SERVICES INDUSTRY. AT THE SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION OF THE C.H.A.T. COURSE EACH PARTICIPANT IS AWARDED A CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT. THE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY HAS AGREEMENTS WITH MOHEGAN SUN, THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN, AND GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO USE THE C.H.A.T. PROGRAM FOR TRAINING EMPLOYEES. IN 2024 THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN REVISED AND UPDATED.

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2	3,172
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3	57,665
4	Investment income ....................................	4
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .......	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............	5b
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ....................	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	60,837

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(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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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

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................	10
11	Benefits paid to or for members ......................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	58,333
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	4,534
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	62,867

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	-2,030
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) .................	19	23,741
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ..........	21	21,711

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