Destination Duluth is located in Duluth, MN. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (S40) the organization is classified as: Business & Industry, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Destination Duluth is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Destination Duluth generated $101.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $87.3k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
INFLUENCED POSITIVE GROWTH IN THE CITY OF DULUTH AND THE SURROUNDING REGION WITH NEW PARTNERS. ACTIVELY TOLD THE UNIQUE STORIES OF THINGS PEOPLE ARE DOING IN DULUTH. CREATED A PHOTOGRAPHER PROFILE SERIES WITH WEB STORIES ON LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHERS. SUPPORTED SMALL BUSINESS AND EVENTS IN DULUTH WITH STORIES AND EVENT NOTICES. DEVELOPED A STRONG REVENUE MODEL. PEOPLE REACHED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA AVERAGING 65 MILLION IMPRESSIONS IN 2022 WITH AND 2.4 MILLION CLICKS OF ENGAGEMENTS AVERAGING 6500 PER MONTH. 235K FOLLOWERS ON INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK WHICH IS UP FROM 54K. SURVEY ON FACEBOOK FOLLOWERS WITH 1057 RESPONSES SHOWS 50% HAVE VISITED BECAUSE OF DESTINATION DULUTH'S INFLUENCE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jerry Thoreson President | 40 | $55,523 | |
Branden Robinson Treasurer | 2 | $0 | |
David Schauer Board Member | 0 | $0 | |
Beau Walsh Board Member | 0 | $0 | |
Melissa Dressely Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $101,720 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $101,720 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $76,075 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $826 |
| Other expenses | $10,429 |
| Total expenses | $87,330 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $64,359 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $64,359 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $64,359 |