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Memphis Tourism Education Foundation

EIN 48-1266525 · Memphis, TN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MEMPHIS TOURISM EDUCATION FOUNDATION D/B/A WELCOME TO MEMPHIS' 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.

Income
$161
Spending
$385
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 (3)
  1. PROMOTING A NEW STANDARD OF CUSTOMER SERVICE AND RAISING EXPECTATIONS OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM PROFESSIONALS BY SUPPORTING THEM IN THEIR INTERACTIONS WITH VISITORS ACROSS THE MEMPHIS AREA.
  2. PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS FOR PEOPLE WHO INTERACT WITH VISITORS - AKA "FIRST IMPRESSION" PROFESSIONALS. THESE CLASSES INCREASE PARTICIPANTS' CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS AND DESTINATION KNOWLEDGE.
  3. RECOGNIZING PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE BY HONORING GUEST-CONTACT EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE GONE ABOVE AND BEYOND AT THE FOUNDATION'S ANNUAL PICK AWARDS EVENT. GREAT SERVICE IS RECOGNIZED WEEKLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS AS WELL.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.

    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 October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, 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 June 2025.

    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 December 2002.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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