Washington County Visitors Association
The Washington County Visitors Association (WCVA), operating under the consumer brand **Explore Tualatin Valley**, is a nonprofit destination marketing and destination development organization (DMO) based in Beaverton, Oregon. Founded in 1983, the organization is designated as a 501(c)(6) business league, created for the improvement of business conditions. The WCVA promotes Washington County, Oregon, as a tourism destination and works to increase overnight visitation in the region.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.4M
-26.9% YoY
Revenue
$4.6M
-8.8% YoY
Net Investment Income
$298K
-20.4% YoY
Expenses
$5.1M
-37.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The WCVA's primary mission is to identify and market to out-of-area visitors with the goal of increasing overnight visitation in Washington County. The organization aims to make a sustainable and measurable economic impact for the region through individual and group visitations.
As a DMO, the WCVA is charged with reaching target audiences through comprehensive marketing outreach and establishing high-quality visitor experiences that excite, educate, and reward visitors and residents alike. The organization views tourism as having potential to further diversify the Washington County economy.
Grantmaking
The WCVA is an active grantmaker, offering targeted capital grants to organizations that contribute to making Washington County a more appealing tourist destination.
Grant Range
$90,000 to $2.0 million
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The WCVA focuses exclusively on Washington County, Oregon, and the Tualatin Valley region.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2024:
- Total Assets: $11.5 million
- Total Revenue: $5.05 million
- Total Expenses: $8.17 million
- Net Income: -$3.12 million
- Net Assets: $8.38 million
- Total Liabilities: $3.1 million
- Giving Rate: 26.9% of assets
Historical Comparison (2023):
- Total Assets: $9.3 million
- Total Giving: $184,000
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,391,446 | $11,477,499 | $11,571,588 |
| Revenue | $4,611,556 | $5,054,191 | $5,303,512 |
| Expenses | $5,149,217 | $8,174,706 | $2,760,581 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $298,419 | $374,781 | $289,302 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Washington County Visitors Association
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID PARULO | Executive Dir. | 40 | $172,736 |
| LAURINE APPOLLONI | Board Chair | 1 | — |
| DARREN HARMON | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| TRACY REYNOLDS | Secretary | 1 | — |
| KL WOMBACHER | Past Chair | 1 | — |
| DAN MURPHY | Director | 1 | — |
| LES DAVIS | Director | 1 | — |
| TIM ROSENER | Director | 1 | — |
| DEANNA PALM | Director | 1 | — |
| KATHRYN HARRINGTON | Director | 1 | — |
| MARISA HOIEM | Director | 1 | — |
| CHARLIE SITTON | Director | 1 | — |
| DOUG MENKE | Director | 1 | — |
| MATHEA ZIETZ | Director | 1 | — |
| ALEX KIRCHER | Director | 1 | — |
| JASON SNIDER | Director | 1 | — |
| JOSH JOHNSON | Director | 1 | — |
| CARLY RITTER | Director | 1 | — |
| MIA PONZI-HAMMACHER | Director | 1 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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