Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau
The Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau (OPVB) is a Port Angeles, Washington-based public charity that promotes tourism and convention business on the North Olympic Peninsula. It also makes grants for tourism-related projects and events in Clallam County intended to attract overnight visitors.
Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau at a glance
In short: Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau gave $107K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $106,514
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- Average grant
- $8,876
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $810,804
- +37.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau
- How to Apply
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Submit an application for board review; consult OPVB about fund availability before applying.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 670, Port Angeles, WA 98362
Phone: (360) 452-8552
Website: https://olympicpeninsula.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Port Angeles Marathon Association ($15K). Together the top 10 received $97K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
OPVB is based in Port Angeles. Its Tourism Enhancement Fund is directed to tourism-related projects and events in Clallam County that attract overnight visitors, with the stated obligation to promote and enhance lodging nights in unincorporated Clallam County. All 12 grants reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $107K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Port Angeles Marathon Association Port Angeles, WA | — | $15,000 |
| Peninsula Adventure Sports Port Angeles, WA | — | $15,000 |
| Peninsula Trails Coalition Port Townsend, WA | — | $10,000 |
| Port Angeles Fine Arts Port Angeles, WA | — | $10,000 |
| Dungeness River Nature Center Sequim, WA | — | $9,014 |
| Sequim Lavender Experience Sequim, WA | — | $7,500 |
| Juan De Fuca Foundation for the Art Port Angeles, WA | — | $7,500 |
| Port Angeles Winter Ice Village Port Angeles, WA | — | $7,500 |
| Olympic Peninsula Fungi Festival Port Angeles, WA | — | $7,500 |
| Squatchcon Comic and Art Port Angeles, WA | — | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $810,804 | $1,494,011 | $1,300,634 | $106,514 | 12 | $162 |
| 2024 | $591,048 | $1,158,994 | $1,091,514 | — | — | $94 |
| 2023 | $567,054 | $1,239,460 | $1,177,953 | — | — | $83 |
| 2022 | $523,090 | $991,992 | $1,147,266 | — | — | $83 |
| 2021 | $642,222 | $954,704 | $842,428 | — | — | $87 |
| 2020 | $503,823 | $897,708 | $750,858 | — | — | $155 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
OPVB’s stated mission is “tourism promotion for the North Olympic Peninsula, Washington.” Its program description is the promotion of tourism and convention business on the North Olympic Peninsula.
The Tourism Enhancement Fund supports eligible tourism promotion and marketing, appropriate special events, and tourism-related facilities, subject to state lodging-tax rules. OPVB prioritizes tourism promotion and marketing and support for appropriate special events. In its 2025 grants, recipients included organizations whose own missions describe producing a marathon showcasing the Port Angeles/Sequim area, promoting non-motorized trail development, encouraging stewardship of natural and cultural resources, and advancing community involvement through the arts.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, OPVB reported 12 grants totaling $106,514. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $15,000, with a median of $7,500. The largest awards included $15,000 to Port Angeles Marathon Association and $15,000 to Peninsula Adventure Sports; $10,000 each to Peninsula Trails Coalition and Port Angeles Fine Arts; and $9,014 to Dungeness River Nature Center. Other listed recipients included Sequim Lavender Experience, Juan de Fuca Foundation for the Art, Port Angeles Winter Ice Village, Olympic Peninsula Fungi Festival, Squatchcon Comic and Art, Port Angeles Concerts on the Pier, and Olympic Theatre Arts.
For the 2026 Tourism Enhancement Fund, total funds available were stated to be subject to final budget approval. Grants usually will not exceed $7,500 per project or event, with a cap of $12,500 per applicant organization per year. Applications are reviewed by the OPVB Board at scheduled meetings until available funds are awarded; applicants are advised to check with the OPVB office about fund availability, especially later in the year.
The application asks for a project or event summary; estimates of attendance, overnight visitors, and lodging room nights, with an explanation of how estimates were determined; key personnel; a proposed budget; other grant funding requested; an itemized account of proposed grant use; a plan if full funding is not awarded; and proof of liability insurance. Eligible uses are subject to state lodging-tax requirements. Ineligible activities include routine operating or administrative expenses, lobbying, research and feasibility studies, major capital expenditures, purchased or leased equipment, mortgage or rental payments, and projects promoting one specific private business. Expenses incurred before an award are generally ineligible, with some exceptions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marsha C. Massey as executive director; Ingrid Goodwin as president; Jordan Schiefen as vice president; John Pabst as treasurer; Bria Miller as secretary; and Vilkesh Patel, Kavon Novak, and Lori Mith as directors.
OPVB’s website describes the bureau as governed by a nine-person board, with five lodging-specific seats and four at-large seats, and a county commissioner serving as a non-voting, ex officio member. It lists Ingrid Goodwin as president, Taylor Chaffee as vice president, John Pabst, Jordan Schiefen, and Judy Walz as board members, and David DeLano as treasurer. Marsha Massey is identified as executive director.
Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau is led by Marsha C. Massey, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marsha C. Massey
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$83K (2020) → $111K (2025)
Ingrid Goodwin
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kavon Novak
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Mith
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vilkesh Patel
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Pabst
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Schiefen
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bria Miller
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: David Delano (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Taylor Chaffee (2023–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Walz Judy (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Molly McAleer (2024) — President
- Former: Hannah Merrill (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michele Jaeger (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Paul Schiefen (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Molly Bruce-McAleer (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Tamara Galvan (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Cody Fishel (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Judy Walz (2022) — Director
- Former: Anna Manildi (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Debbie Wardrop (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Erik Plunkett (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Gail Alison (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Pam Dahl (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Janet Abbott (2020) — Director
- Former: Linda Offutt (2020) — Past President
- Former: Vicki Corson (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $111K, to Marsha C Massey (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau
How much does Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau give each year?
Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau gave $107K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau's typical grant size?
Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $8,876, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau give grants?
Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Port Angeles, WA (8 grants) and Sequim, WA (3 grants).
Who are Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau's largest grantees?
Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau's largest 2025 grantees include Port Angeles Marathon Association ($15,000), Peninsula Adventure Sports ($15,000) and Peninsula Trails Coalition ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau?
Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau reported $811K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What does Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau fund?
OPVB’s stated mission is “tourism promotion for the North Olympic Peninsula, Washington.” Its program description is the promotion of tourism and convention business on the North Olympic Peninsula. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau?
Submit an application for board review; consult OPVB about fund availability before applying. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau's EIN?
Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1355604. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/olympic-peninsula-visitor-bureau-morg_13c1648e9c2e4ae289d152d50dd24e12
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