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New York State Tourism Industry Association Inc

EIN 14-1787921 · Troy, NY

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NYSTIA REPRESENTS NEW YORK STATE'S TOURISM INDUSTRY THROUGH COLLABORATION, RESEARCH, LEGISLATIVE AWARENESS, AND EXCEPTIONAL MARKETING.

Income
$928,080
Spending
$925,798
Employees
3
Volunteers
71
Highest pay
$9,000, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Governance

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $822,444 spent. THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS A COOPERATIVE ADVERTISING PROGRAM IN WHICH ABOUT 30% OF ITS MEMBERS PARTICIPATE. WE HAVE PLACEMENTS IN PUBLICATIONS ACROSS THE SERVICE AREA OF THE MEMBERS.THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS A COOPERATIVE TRADE SHOW PROGRAM, WHICH DISPLAYS THE NEW YORK STATE TOURISM PRODUCT THROUGH AN EXHIBIT BOOTH AND BROCHURE DISTRIBUTION THROUGH THE SERVICE AREA. THIS INCLUDES PARTICIPATION WITH I LOVE NY, NYS PARKS, AND NYS CANAL AUTHORITY IN APPROPRIATE MARKETS.THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AS A PRESENTER OF THE EMPIRE STATE TOURISM CONFERENCE AND THROUGH ITS ANNUAL MEETING. GUEST SPEAKERS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, PRESENTATIONS, DISPLAYS, AND NETWORKING ARE PROVIDED TO THE MEMBERS.THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORS A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND HAS EVENTS WHICH RAISE REVENUES TO AWARD TO TRAVEL AND TOURISM RELATED STUDENTS AND PROGRAMS IN NEW YORK STATE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2000.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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