VISIT SANTA BARBARA

EIN: 770086722

SANTA BARBARA, CA

Total Revenue
$11,220,230
Total Expenses
$11,139,913
Total Assets
$3,930,113
Net Assets
$1,161,135
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1954
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
KATHY JANEGA-DYKES
Phone
8059669222
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

VISIT SANTA BARBARA, founded in 1954, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $11.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

WE STIMULATE NEW OVERNIGHT TRAVEL TO SANTA BARBARA SOUTH COAST THROUGH ADVERTISING, CONTENT MARKETING, TRAVEL MEDIA RELATIONSHIPS, MEETINGS PROMOTIONS, AND TRAVEL TRADE DEVELOPMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

OUR MARKETING CAMPAIGNS ARE COMPRISED OF TWO PRIMARY DIVISIONS: LEISURE TRAVEL ADVERTISING, AND CONTENT MARKETING. THE FIRST IS TARGETED TO LIKELY TRAVELERS IN KEY CALIFORNIA AND DIRECT FLIGHT...

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OUR MARKETING CAMPAIGNS ARE COMPRISED OF TWO PRIMARY DIVISIONS: LEISURE TRAVEL ADVERTISING, AND CONTENT MARKETING. THE FIRST IS TARGETED TO LIKELY TRAVELERS IN KEY CALIFORNIA AND DIRECT FLIGHT MARKETS USING PRINT AND DIGITAL ADVERTISING. THE LATTER PROVIDES RICHER STORYTELLING TO ENCOURAGE TRAVELERS TO PLAN AN OVERNIGHT TRIP TO THE SANTA BARBARA SOUTH COAST. PRIMARY ELEMENTS OF OUR CONTENT MARKETING INCLUDE SOCIAL MEDIA STORIES, TRIP PLANNING IDEAS SUCH AS BUSINESS LISTINGS AND ITINERARIES ON SANTABARBARACA.COM AND DISTRIBUTION OF OUR 200 PAGE VISITOR MAGAZINE.

Program 2

PUBLIC RELATIONS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR GENERATING NON-PAID PUBLICITY THAT INSPIRES TRAVEL TO OUR REGION. TACTICS INCLUDE PITCHING STORIES TO NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISTS AND EDITORS, HOSTING...

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PUBLIC RELATIONS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR GENERATING NON-PAID PUBLICITY THAT INSPIRES TRAVEL TO OUR REGION. TACTICS INCLUDE PITCHING STORIES TO NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISTS AND EDITORS, HOSTING VISITING TRAVEL WRITERS WHO ARE ON ASSIGNMENT, AND PROVIDING ASSETS SUCH AS PHOTOGRAPHY AND FACT CHECKING.

Program 3

SALES IS COMPRISED OF TWO DIVISIONS: GROUP SALES AND TRAVEL TRADE SALES. THE FIRST SEEKS TO ATTRACT GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE FOR MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, INCENTIVE TRAVEL ETC. THE LATTER WORKS WITH TRAVEL...

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SALES IS COMPRISED OF TWO DIVISIONS: GROUP SALES AND TRAVEL TRADE SALES. THE FIRST SEEKS TO ATTRACT GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE FOR MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, INCENTIVE TRAVEL ETC. THE LATTER WORKS WITH TRAVEL AGENTS AND TOUR OPERATORS TO BOOK PACKAGED AND INDEPENDENT TRAVEL TO SANTA BARBARA. COMMON TACTICS FOR BOTH DIVISIONS INCLUDE SALES MISSIONS, SITE INSPECTIONS AND TRADE SHOW EXHIBITIONS ACROSS THE U.S. AND SELECT INTERNATIONAL MARKETS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,025,316
Program Service Revenue $10,165,297
Investment Income $29,617
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $11,220,230

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,292,726
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $8,847,187
TOTAL EXPENSES $11,139,913

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $11,220,230 $10,941,430 +0.0%
Expenses $11,139,913 $9,914,718 +0.1%
Net Income $80,317 $1,026,712 -0.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
19
Volunteers
61

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
6
$339,668
Total Directors
19
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRIS CLINE CHAIRMAN 0.60
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM PATTON VICE CHAIRMAN 0.60
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN GLAESER TREASURER 0.60
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JANIS CLAPOFF SECRETARY 0.60
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE PETERSEN MARKETING CHAIR 0.60
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALISON LASLETT DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW FIRESTONE DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
BABETT HIRZEL DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN SPRAGUE DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID SIGMAN DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG BROUSSARD DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENS BAAKE DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL MARTZ DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA ANDERSON DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD GOOD DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMANTHA ONNEN DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
TREG FINNEY DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD FIDEL DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICK GILLIO DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHERINE JANEGA-DYKES PRESIDENT/CEO 40.00
Officer
$310,454 $29,214 $339,668
BETH OLSON DIRECTOR OF SALES 40.00
Highest
$132,035 $20,861 $152,896
JAMES MINTON VP OF STRATEGIC PLANNING 40.00
Highest
$232,403 $16,974 $249,377
KARNA HUGHES DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIO 40.00
Highest
$131,659 $15,795 $147,454
JESSYLYNN PERKINS DIRECTOR OF MARKETING 40.00
Highest
$131,401 $12,377 $143,778
NOELLE BUBEN DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS & EVENTS 40.00
Highest
$110,709 $11,485 $122,194
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $11,220,230 $11,139,913 $3,930,113 $80,317
2023 $10,941,430 $9,914,718 $4,581,981 $1,026,712
2022 $7,251,776 $7,279,713 $2,275,165 $-27,937
2021 $6,021,846 $6,344,875 $1,932,257 $-323,029
2020 $5,706,227 $5,994,125 $1,671,367 $-287,898
2019 $6,283,217 $5,763,588 $1,891,961 $519,629
2018 $5,599,662 $5,603,077 $1,498,222 $-3,415
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