Travel Salem logo

Travel Salem

501(c)(6) organization Salem, OR EIN: 93-0865678 Website

Inspire travel and foster economic prosperity by harnessing our destination's unique value proposition through partnership, innovation, and responsible development that enhances the visitor experience and enriches the lives of residents.

Key facts about Travel Salem

In short: Travel Salem gave $30K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
93-0865678
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$29,500
Grants made (2025)
2
Average grant
$14,750
Median grant
$14,750
Total assets
$4,062,127
Primary geography
Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$4.1M

+0.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$30K

-56.6% YoY

Grant Count

2

-33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$15K

-34.9% YoY

About Travel Salem

Based on IRS filings

Travel Salem is a public charity, based in Salem, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $7K.

Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with Travel Salem?

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

Cities

SalemNehalemWilsonvilleSpokane

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K0 grants2021 0 grants2022 3 grants2023 3 grants2024 2 grants2025

From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2023) to $68K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $30K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2025

Destination Management Advisors: $20KDestination ManagementAdvisors$20KSasquatch Sports: $10KSasquatch Sports$10K

The largest 2025 recipient was Destination Management Advisors ($20K). Together the top 2 received $30K.

Grant Size Distribution

8 grants across all recorded years

8<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Destination Management Advisors Nehalem, ORTo support the tourism ecosystem by providing funding to support the development of new accessible trail and trailhead amenities, installation of wayfinding and interpretive signage to encourage safe and responsible recreation for local businesses.$20,000
Sasquatch Sports Wilsonville, ORTo support the tourism ecosystem by promoting the 2024 capitol city classic sporting event to increase room nights, the average daily rates for salem hoteliers and increase revenue for local businesses.$9,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$4,062,127$4,055,946$4,348,936
Revenue$2,949,241$2,489,879$2,928,523
Expenses$2,867,016$2,775,270$2,302,916
Net Investment Income$7,098$28,962$7,165

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 1, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Travel Salem is led by Angie Villery, CEO & President on every filing since 2023; 2 of 27 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Angie Villery

    CEO & President

    On filings since 2023

    39 hrs/week

    $161K (2023) → $212K (2025)

  • Austin McGuigan

    Chair

    Vice Chair → Secretary, 2022

    Secretary → Chair, 2023

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chris Neider

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Christopher Holland

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Comm Kevin Cameron

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Courtney Knox Busch

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jason Brandt

    Director

    Treasurer → Director, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rochelle Rafn

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Scott Snyder

    Director

    Stpa → Director & Stpa, 2024

    Director & Stpa → Director, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Shawn Irvine

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tj Sullivan

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Toby Olsen

    Director & Past Chair

    Past Chair → Director, 2023

    Director → Director & Past Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Yvonne Putze

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Anthony Veliz

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Carole Astley

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Councilor Julie Hoy

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kim Grewe-Powell

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michelle Cordova

    Director & Stpa

    Director → Director & Stpa, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Councilor Shane Matthews

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Elaine Owen

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mallory Phelan

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Scott Stokley

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Philippa Bernards

    Cso & Executive Vice President

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    $101K (2024) → $129K (2025)

  • Dino Venti

    Treasurer

    Secretary → Vice Chair, 2022

    Vice Chair → Treasurer, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Pataccoli

    Vice Chair

    Director → Treasurer, 2022

    Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Greg Leo

    Secretary

    Director → Secretary, 2025

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Matt Smith

    Stpa

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (11)
  • Former: Jake Bryant (2021–2024) — Past Chair
  • Former: Kristen Grainger (2021–2024) — Secretary
  • Former: Aurora Coria (2023–2024) — Director
  • Former: Alex Casebeer (2021–2023) — Director
  • Former: Nancy Desouza (2021–2023) — Director
  • Former: Angie Onyewuchi (2021–2022) — CEO & President
  • Former: Councilor Jim Lewis (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Jim Rasmussen (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Patrick Sieng (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Councilor Vanessa Nordyke (2022) — Director
  • Former: Sean O'Day (2021) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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

Angie Villery — CEO & President: $212KAngie VilleryCEO & President$212KPhilippa Bernards — CSO & EVP: $129KPhilippa BernardsCSO & EVP$129K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $212K, to Angie Villery (CEO & President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Travel Salem

How much does Travel Salem give each year?

Travel Salem gave $30K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $68K across 3 grants.

How large is Travel Salem?

Travel Salem reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.

Where does Travel Salem operate?

Travel Salem has awarded grants in Oregon, Washington.

What is Travel Salem's EIN?

Travel Salem's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0865678. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Your AI grants department

Here's the math on researching Travel Salem by hand.

Explore Open Grants

Browse active grant opportunities in Travel Salem's focus areas in our free grants database

Similar Funders

Funders with grantees in common

W Walton Decd Charitable Trust

Milwaukee, WI

Assets

$338K

Grants

4

Total Given

$13K

Pioneer Trust Bank NA Foundation

Salem, OR

Assets

$1.4M

Grants

5

Total Given

$68K

Salem Health

Salem, OR

To improve the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve.

Assets

$1.7B

Grants

9

Total Given

$2.0M

Lucky Corner Foundation

Salem, OR

The foundation supports Oregon organizations working in youth development, food assistance, housing, literacy, survivor support, animal welfare, and other community services. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,500 to $10,000, with a median of $3,000; it gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets

$2.3M

Grants

12

Total Given

$66K

Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust

Salem, OR

The trust funds housing and shelter, youth programs and education, recovery services, and nonprofit capacity, primarily in Oregon, with some support in Utah. Its 2024 grants ranged from $45,000 to $800,000, with a median of $93,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets

$3.0M

Grants

13

Total Given

$2.8M

Ralph Hull Foundation

Monroe, OR

The Ralph Hull Foundation supports Oregon community services, including food assistance, housing, education, health care, youth programs, and family support. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,500 to $112,500, with a median of $10,000; it requests a written letter of request and says it does not limit giving to preselected organizations.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$15.9M

Grants

42

Total Given

$848K

The Swigert Foundation

Portland, OR

The Swigert Foundation supports a broad range of work, including education, veteran services, conservation, end-of-life care, food relief, forestry, and the arts, primarily in Oregon and also in Washington. In 2025, grants ranged from $1,000 to $252,000, with a median of $10,000. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; an application is available upon request, and awards are limited to 501(c)(3) organizations.

Assets

$12.4M

Grants

59

Total Given

$877K

Maps Community Foundation

Salem, OR

Maps Community Foundation funds education, economic empowerment, and community projects, including nonprofit capital needs, school and teacher programs, and scholarships, mainly in Marion and Polk counties and Wilsonville, Oregon. Capital grants typically range from $10,000 to $50,000; the foundation also offers smaller sponsorships and awards, and its website invites organizations with suitable capital projects to apply.

Human Services

Assets

$5.4M

Grants

114

Total Given

$400K

The Salem Foundation

Salem, OR

The Salem Foundation funds charitable projects in areas such as health and human services, affordable housing, education, youth enrichment, and arts and culture, with regular grants serving Salem and/or Keizer, Oregon. Its website says regular grants are up to $5,000, though reported grants vary widely; it accepts unsolicited applications from 501(c)(3) organizations and government agencies.

Assets

$37.6M

Grants

123

Total Given

$10.6M

The Autzen Foundation

Portland, OR

The Autzen Foundation funds small nonprofits working in social services, arts and culture, education, environmental initiatives, and youth programs that directly serve Oregon or Clark County, Washington residents. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. It accepts applications through its online system during open cycles, beginning with a letter of inquiry.

Assets

$24.9M

Grants

305

Total Given

$1.8M

Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation

Wilsonville, OR

The Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation supports Oregon nonprofits working in education, community, arts and creativity, health, and well-being, often through unrestricted operating grants. Its 2024 grants had a median of $18,000, though awards ranged widely; it also has a Washington Fund for organizations serving Washington and/or Oregon. Its primary grant programs open in January and June; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Human Services

Assets

$374.9M

Grants

663

Total Given

$20.5M

The Oregon Community Foundation

Portland, OR

The Oregon Community Foundation funds Oregon nonprofits and community-serving projects across education, health, arts and culture, housing, economic and community vitality, and the environment. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000, with awards ranging from about $5,000 to nearly $8 million; applications are accepted through specific grant programs and cycles, but the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$3.3B

Grants

2,149

Total Given

$171.4M

More Funders in Oregon

Travel Salem down — hundreds of funders to go?

Want AI to do this for you?