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Grantmaking public charity · EIN 93-1305252

Visitor Development Fund Inc

Portland, OR

Visitor Development Fund Inc is a public charity that makes grants based in Portland, OR. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $3.16M in grants paid across 79 grants, with $8.96M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Merc, National Education Association and Coalition 375 LLC.

How to request funding

Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Visitor Development Fund Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.

How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)

Prior to payment of an individual grant, the grantee has to provide the number of hotel rooms and car rental used, copy of invoice for rental of the oregon convention center or other supporting documentation as requested by the grant administration.

Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.

Mission

To attract visitors to portland that maximize hotel occupancy and vehicle rentals in the city.

As stated on its Form 990.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
MercPortland, ORSupport for Convention and Meetings$1,316,935
National Education AssociationWashington, DCSupport for Convention and Meetings$300,000
Coalition 375 LLCMarina Del Rey, CARockstar Energy Open '25 Partnership Program$150,000
Emc StrategiesSanta Cruz, CASupport for Convention and Meetings$139,000
National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals IncAlexandria, VASupport for Convention and Meetings$118,000
Basis Global Technologies IncChicago, ILSupport for Convention and Meetings$99,300
Nike IncBeaverton, ORSupport for Convention and Meetings$38,610
A2z Portland LLCPortland, ORSupport for Convention and Meetings$31,250
Sports Events and Tourism AssociationCincinnati, OHFinal Hosting Sponsorship Pmt$25,000
Topaz FarmPortland, ORSupport for Convention and Meetings$22,574
Adidas America IncPortland, ORSupport for Convention and Meetings$22,075
Viva Events LLCPortland, ORSupport for Convention and Meetings$21,998
American Association of State Highway and Transportation OfficialsPhiladelphia, PASupport for Convention and Meetings$20,000
Christian Community Development AssociationChicago, ILSupport for Convention and Meetings$20,000
Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and PerinatologyLexington, KYSupport for Convention and Meetings$20,000
Zeco Development Group LLC DBA River PigPortland, ORSupport for Convention and Meetings$19,450
Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention CenterPortland, ORSupport for Convention and Meetings$18,830
The National Center for Victims of CrimeLandover, MDSupport for Convention and Meetings$18,300
Oregon FblaOwasso, OKSupport for Convention and Meetings$17,220
Association of Research LibrariesWashington, DCSupport for Convention and Meetings$17,160
Assoc for Career & Technical EducationPhiladelphia, PASupport for Convention and Meetings$16,540
American Society of AppraisersHerndon, VASupport for Convention and Meetings$16,360
Western Association of Education Opportunity PersonnelFontana, CASupport for Convention and Meetings$16,160
Rps Events IncPortland, ORSupport for Convention and Meetings$15,960
Equality Federation InstitutePortland, ORSupport for Convention and Meetings$13,640

The 25 largest of 79 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Visitor Development Fund Inc accept grant applications?

Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Visitor Development Fund Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.

How much does Visitor Development Fund Inc give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $3,162,936 in grants paid (79 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Visitor Development Fund Inc funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Merc (OR), $1.32M, National Education Association (DC), $300K, Coalition 375 LLC (CA), $150K, Emc Strategies (CA), $139K and National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals Inc (VA), $118K.