EIN 52-1070609

Destination DC

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(6)
Num. employees
189
Year formed
1976
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
Description
WCTC was established by business and community leaders in April 2001 by merging the Washington, DC Convention and Visitors Association and the DC Committee to Promote Washington.
Also known as...
Washington DC Convention and Tourism Corporation; Visit Washington DC
Total revenues
$38,544,978
2023
Total expenses
$30,737,891
2023
Total assets
$32,806,689
2023
Num. employees
189
2023

Program areas at Destination DC

Marketing and communications - to position Washington, DC as a leading leisure and Convention Destination through targeted and integrated marketing and public relations efforts.
Tourism - to build relationships with tour operators, wholesalers, receptive operators, travel agents, sporting event organizers, and travel service providers to increase domestic and international group and individual packaged travel.
Convention sales and services - 1) to position and sell Washington, DC as a Destination for corporate and association meetings and conventions, creating connections with customers through personal sales calls, trade shows, and meaningful client events. 2) to provide support to Convention and meeting planners that book groups in Washington, DC by conducting site inspections, providing promotional information and attendance support, and distributing service leads to member businesses.
Visitor services - to generate interest and demand in the Destination by serving as a trusted source for visitor and "DC insider" information to encourage new and repeat visitation.
Registration services - to generate revenue streams and designed to help customers with their specialized needs.
Events and education - to generate revenue streams to raise funds for american experience foundation, which supports students through travel experience and scholarship.
Partnership services - to provide financial support for ddc's marketing efforts by recruiting and retaining members and securing corporate sponsors.

Grants made by Destination DC

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Brand USAContribution To Support International Marketing Activities$1,100,000
The American Experience FoundationTo Provide General Support for Operations.$287,000

Personnel at Destination DC

NameTitleCompensation
Elliott L. FergusonPresident and Chief Executive Officer$742,233
John KimChief Financial Officer$301,931
Robin A. McClainChief Marketing Officer$312,309
Rico AshabChief of Staff
Danielle DavisVice President of Communications
...and 56 more key personnel

Financials for Destination DC

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$34,554,424
Program services$3,355,857
Investment income and dividends$243,022
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$349,329
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$39,549
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$2,797
Total revenues$38,544,978

Form 990s for Destination DC

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-07-31990View PDF
2022-092023-08-10990View PDF
2021-092022-08-09990View PDF
2020-092021-06-30990View PDF
2019-092020-10-14990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 22, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 2, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 22 new personnel
October 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
October 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Business and community development organizationsConvention and visitors bureausHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Community improvementEconomic developmentBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelReceives government funding
General information
Address
901 7th St NW 400
Washington, DC 20001
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
washington.org/ 
Phone
(202) 789-7000
Facebook page
washingtondc 
Twitter profile
@washingtondc 
IRS details
EIN
52-1070609
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1976
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S33: Visitors, Convention Bureau
NAICS code, primary
561591: Convention and Visitors Bureaus
Parent/child status
Central organization
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