Travel Salem
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.
Travel Salem at a glance
In short: Travel Salem gave $30K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,500
- -56.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,750
- -34.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,750
- Total assets
- $4,062,127
- +0.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Travel Salem funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Destination Management Advisors ($20K). Together the top 2 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2023) to $68K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Destination Management Advisors Nehalem, OR | To 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, OR | To 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 |
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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 | $4,062,127 | $2,949,241 | $2,867,016 | $29,500 | 2 | $7,098 |
| 2024 | $4,055,946 | $2,489,879 | $2,775,270 | $68,010 | 3 | $28,962 |
| 2023 | $4,348,936 | $2,928,523 | $2,302,916 | $29,500 | 3 | $7,165 |
| 2022 | $3,237,636 | $5,433,877 | $4,716,174 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $1,814,281 | $4,311,015 | $3,684,927 | — | — | — |
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.
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
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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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