Nonprofit · EIN 87-4522551
SKAGIT TOURISM BUREAU
Tax-exempt · MOUNT VERNON, WA 98273
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $850,964 | $839,110 | $11,854 | $400,762 | $631 | $400,131 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $976,806 | $885,641 | $91,165 | $401,781 | $13,504 | $388,277 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $440,307 | $466,637 | -$26,330 | $310,966 | $13,854 | $297,112 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $842,680
- Investment income
- $8,284
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $117,056
- Other salaries and wages
- $107,197
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $268,517
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,674
- Occupancy
- $20,215
- Travel
- $25,752
- Program services (functional)
- $805,716
- Management and general (functional)
- $33,394
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $401,781
- Total assets, end of year
- $400,762
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $631
- Net assets, end of year
- $400,131
- Gross receipts
- $850,964
- Employees
- 4
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- WA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTEN KELTZ | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $117,056 |
| Elizabeth Tyler | Director | 2 | $63,145 |
| MONIQUE BRIGHAM | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| LENNERT BENTSEN | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JOHN STERNLICHT | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| ANDREW MAYER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Christi Kinney | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jeremy Akers | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jesica Kiser | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Katie Hayton | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Blake Van Roekel | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Terry Gifford | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Nicole Roozen | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ali Bertelsen | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Matt Rosenthal | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Meenaghan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTEN KELTZ | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $96,400 |
| Elizabeth Tyler | Director | 2 | $34,680 |
| MONIQUE BRIGHAM | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| LENNERT BENTSEN | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JOHN STERNLICHT | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| ANDREW MAYER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Christi Kinney | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jeremy Akers | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jesica Kiser | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Katie Hayton | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Blake Van Roekel | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Terry Gifford | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Nicole Roozen | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ali Bertelsen | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Matt Rosenthal | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kevin Meenaghan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Luke Everest Baugh | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAKE BUGANSKI | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $85,000 |
| MONIQUE BRIGHAM | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| LENNERT BENTSEN | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| KRISTEN KELTZ | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN STERNLICHT | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| ANDREW MAYER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Tyler | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Christi Kinney | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jeremy Akers | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Cindy Verge | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Katie Hayton | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tom Shields | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Blake Vanfield | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Terry Gifford | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Nicole Roozen | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1756, MOUNT VERNON, WA 98273-1756
- In care of
- % KRISTEN KELTZ
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- KRISTEN KELTZ, PO Box 1756, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
- Signed the 990
- KRISTEN KELTZ, Director
- Phone
- (360) 610-7482
- Return prepared by
- Cook CPAs and Consultants PLLC
Mission
The Skagit Tourism Bureau tells Skagit County, Washingtons story with authenticity and reverence, helping to maintain the pride and integrity of its communities and encourage visitors to experience their charm and wonder.
Program accomplishments
- The Skagit Tourism Bureau continued to focus on laying a strong foundation for promoting Skagit Valley as a travel destination. Our e?orts centered on branding, organizational development, and targeted advertising to raise awareness and attract visitors to our region.Branding and Organizational DevelopmentAs our branding solidifies through our advertising efforts, we continued to create and update important policies, including creating a new crisis management plan and completing our destination development plan through the SWT Rural Tourism Support program. We also stood up our Skagit Valley Sports Commission to recruit new tournament, assist current groups and complete a feasibility study for an indoor sports complex.Advertising and OutreachOur advertising campaigns are becoming laser-focused on our target audiences through our data resources at Datafy. Through digital ads, social media, and select print placements reaching potential visitors and generating increased interest in our region. Our advertising efforts were quite successful, and they set the stage for more robust campaigns in 2026 and beyondCommunity EngagementUnderstanding the importance of community support, we actively engaged with residents and businesses to ensure that our initiatives align with the needs and values of Skagit Valley. We hosted several workshops as part of our destination development planning and collaborated with local organizations to create a shared vision for responsible tourism growth. We also presented to over 10 organizations to discuss what we are doing and how much the organizations have grown.ConclusionIn 2025, the Skagit Tourism Bureau made signi?cant strides in finalizing our brand identity and laying the groundwork for future growth. We are excited about the progress we've made in branding, organizational development, and advertising, which has positioned us for continued success in promoting Skagit Valley as a vibrant travel destination.Expenses $839,110
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-4522551
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P61)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $400,762
- Income (IRS master file)
- $850,964
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $850,964 | $839,110 | $400,762 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $976,806 | $885,641 | $401,781 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $440,307 | $466,637 | $310,966 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 87-4522551).
Questions about SKAGIT TOURISM BUREAU
- What is the EIN of SKAGIT TOURISM BUREAU?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SKAGIT TOURISM BUREAU is 87-4522551.
- Is SKAGIT TOURISM BUREAU tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 2024.
- Are donations to SKAGIT TOURISM BUREAU tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does SKAGIT TOURISM BUREAU file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SKAGIT TOURISM BUREAU due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SKAGIT TOURISM BUREAU last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SKAGIT TOURISM BUREAU?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KRISTEN KELTZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of SKAGIT TOURISM BUREAU?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $117,056 (KRISTEN KELTZ, CEO).
- How much revenue does SKAGIT TOURISM BUREAU have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $850,964, expenses of $839,110 and total assets of $400,762 at year end.
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