BELLINGHAM WHATCOM COUNTY TOURISM IS A NONPROFIT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPETITIVELY MARKETING BELLINGHAM AND WHATCOM COUNTY AS A PREMIER, YEAR-ROUND TRAVEL DESTINATION FOR LEISURE, BUSINESS AND MEETING ATTENDEES AND FOR SPORTS TEAMS, OUTDOOR RECREATION ENTHUSIASTS, AND CULTURAL HERITAGE TRAVELERS. THE ORGANIZATION WAS CREATED AND INCORPORATED IN 1978 AND SERVES AS THE OFFICIAL COUNTY-WIDE TOURISM BRAND MANAGERS AND DESTINATION MARKETERS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President & CEO Median to 75th percentile | $123k $134k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 15 unpaid individuals.
Common questions about BELLINGHAMWHATCOM COUNTY TOURISM
What does the Chief Executive Officer of BELLINGHAMWHATCOM COUNTY TOURISM earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of BELLINGHAMWHATCOM COUNTY TOURISM received $122,617 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at BELLINGHAMWHATCOM COUNTY TOURISM compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at BELLINGHAMWHATCOM COUNTY TOURISM falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What are BELLINGHAMWHATCOM COUNTY TOURISM's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, BELLINGHAMWHATCOM COUNTY TOURISM reported $1.9M in total revenue and $1.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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