MEMPHIS TOURISM EDUCATION FOUNDATION D/B/A WELCOME TO MEMPHIS

EIN: 481266525 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

MEMPHIS, TN

Total Revenue
$883,346
Total Expenses
$994,668
Total Assets
$26,991
Net Assets
$26,841
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
MARY SCHMITZ
Phone
9015435300
Tax Period
2020-07-01 to 2021-06-30

MEMPHIS TOURISM EDUCATION FOUNDATION D/B/A WELCOME TO MEMPHIS, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $883K in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. Revenue surged 312% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $995K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MEMPHIS TOURISM EDUCATION FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO DELIVER AUTHENTIC MEMPHIS HOSPITALITY THROUGH A TRAINED AND MOTIVATED WORKFORCE. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE SPECTRUM OF THE INDUSTRY. WORKING DIRECTLY WITH EMPLOYERS, SUPERVISORS, AND GUEST CONTACT STAFF, THE FOUNDATION DELIVERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING, CERTIFICATION, RECOGNITION AND RESOURCES. THROUGH THIS EFFORT, THE FOUNDATION ASSISTS THE MEMPHIS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU IN FURTHERING THE BUREAU'S STATED MISSION.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2020)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $883,346
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $883,346

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $994,504
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $994,668
Other Expenses $164
TOTAL EXPENSES $994,668

Year-over-Year Comparison

2020 2019 Change
Revenue $883,346 $214,370 +3.1%
Expenses $994,668 $101,508 +8.8%
Net Income $-111,322 $112,862 -2.0%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
9

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$128,387
Total Directors
11
$397,648
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARY SCHMITZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $27,777 $128,387
DENI REILLY CHAIRMAN 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHIRLEY DAVIS CONNER BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE ELLIS BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LANI GLANCY BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRAIG MARSHALL BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA SAWYER BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $32,391 $269,261
DANNY SUMRALL BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
GLEN THOMAS BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERRYL TUCKER BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC VERNON BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2021 $883,346 $994,668 $26,991 $-111,322
2020 $214,370 $101,508 $138,163 $112,862
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