Washington Tourism Alliance
THE SOLE PURPOSE OF THE WASHINGTON TOURISM ALLIANCE IS MARKETING WASHINGTON TO TOURISTS. IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, THE ACTIVITIES OF THE CORPORATION WILL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO ADVOCATING, PROMOTING, DEVELOPING AND SUSTAINING DESTINATION TOURISM MARKETING FOR WASHINGTON STATE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.8M
-20.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.8M
+1522.5% YoY
Grant Count
67
+737.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
+93.7% YoY
About Washington Tourism Alliance
Based on IRS filings
Washington Tourism Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 67 grants totaling $1.8M. Net investment income was $32K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,781,008 | $3,474,680 | $3,430,467 |
| Revenue | $7,310,354 | $6,808,972 | $8,500,672 |
| Expenses | $8,092,302 | $6,890,616 | $9,136,590 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $32,024 | $258 | — |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from Washington Tourism Alliance
EDA Destination Planning and Development Grants
WASHINGTON TOURISM ALLIANCE
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Rural Tourism Support (RTS) Program
WASHINGTON TOURISM ALLIANCE
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Technical Assistance Grant Program
WASHINGTON TOURISM ALLIANCE
Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Economic Alliance of Lewis County ($65,000), Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce ($61,000), City of Bingen ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALLIANCE FOR PIONEER SQUARE SEATTLE, WA | TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT | $16,500 |
| AMATEUR ATHLETICS COMMISSION OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY EVERETT, WA | SPORTS INCENTIVIZATION GRANT | $10,000 |
| ANACORTES ARTS FESTIVAL ANACORTES, WA | RURAL TOURISM MARKETING PROGRAM GRANT | $15,000 |
| BELLINGHAM BOATING CENTER BELLINGHAM, WA | WHEELHOUSE BUILDING ADA LIFT | $10,000 |
| BELLINGHAM WHATCOM COUNTY TOURISM BELLINGHAM, WA | SPORTS INCENTIVIZATION GRANT | $23,500 |
| CAMANO ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CAMANO, WA | TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT | $9,500 |
| CITY OF BENTON CITY BENTON CITY, WA | TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT | $46,300 |
| CITY OF BINGEN COOK, WA | TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT | $50,000 |
| CITY OF EDMONDS NORTH EDMONDS, WA | ARTS & CULTURE GRANT | $10,000 |
| CITY OF KENMORE KENMORE, WA | TOURISM REGENERATION GRANT | $46,800 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRAD JONES | CHAIR | 5 | — |
| CLIFF MYERS | VICE CHAIR | 5 | — |
| JULIE EISENHAUER | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| ELIZABETH MCGREE | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| RON PECK | PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BRIDGET BAETH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GARY BALLEW | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KRISTA BENTLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HEATHER BRADSHAW | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TROY CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MEGAN CHING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOMMY FARRIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GUY GLAESER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DIPRA JHA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROSE NOBLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANNETTE PITTS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATJA SPITZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TERESA TAYLOR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SKIP THOMPSON | DIRECTOR THRU 11/24 | 1 | — |
| LESLIE WOMACK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID BLANDFORD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO | 40 | $273,844 |
| MARIANNE GRAFF | SENIOR CONTENT MANAGER | 40 | $102,823 |
| MIKE MOE | DIR. OF TOURISM & STRAT. PARTERSHIP | 40 | $134,500 |
| MICHELLE MCKENZIE | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING | 40 | $141,135 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington Tourism Alliance?
Washington Tourism Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in SEATTLE, WA. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Washington Tourism Alliance?
As of 2024, Washington Tourism Alliance holds $2.8M in total assets with $7.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 67 grants totaling $1.8M in 2024.
Where does Washington Tourism Alliance operate?
Washington Tourism Alliance has awarded grants in Oregon, Washington.
What size grants does Washington Tourism Alliance award?
In 2024, Washington Tourism Alliance awarded 67 grants totaling $1.8M — an average of about $27K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Washington Tourism Alliance's EIN?
Washington Tourism Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0636440. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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