Paso Robles Destination
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What it says it does
TO IMPROVE BUSINESS GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE TOURISM INDUSTRY IN PASO ROBLES THROUGH ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATION OF A TOURISM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR DESTINATION MARKETING, SALES, & MEDIA PROGRAMS.
- Income
- $1.8 million
- Spending
- $2.1 million
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 28
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 30, 2025, 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 June 30, 2025, 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)
- AS THE OFFICIAL DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATION FOR PASO ROBLES, PASO ROBLES DESTINATION MARKETS THE BRAND DESTINATION THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS INCLUDING PAID ADVERTISING (DIGITAL, PRINT, & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS), EARNED MEDIA (PUBLIC RELATIONS & HOSTING JOURNALISTS), OWNED MEDIA (PRESS RELEASES & STORIES), SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT, AND ENGAGEMENT WITH TRAVEL TRADE TO INCLUDE INTERNATIONAL TOUR AND TRAVEL, PLUS MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES AND PARTICIPATION IN KEY CONSUMER TRAVEL TRADE SHOWS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SUPPORTS LOCAL SPECIAL EVENTS THROUGH A COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2017.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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