EIN 13-0434364

American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(6)
Num. employees
35
Year formed
1931
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
ASTA’s (American Society of Travel Agents) mission is to facilitate the business of selling travel through effective representation, shared knowledge and the enhancement of professionalism.
Related structure
ASTA is a parent organization to a group of 67 other organizations.
Also known as...
American Society of Travel Agents; American Society of Travel Agent
Total revenues
$9,540,412
2023
Total expenses
$9,254,373
2023
Total assets
$11,743,017
2023
Num. employees
35
2023

Program areas at ASTA

Meetings and conventions asta holds an asta global convention annual meeting and trade show which offers education programs for all sellers of Travel. The trade show provides networking opportunities for all sellers of Travel and the Travel suppliers. The meeting drawsapproximately 1,000 attendees. As usual in 2023, the organization held premium business summit and a legislative day.
Destination education - asta provides international destination training to help Travel Advisors attract business and increase sales. These courses are offered at various events throughout the year, including asta's destination expo. Courses highlighting specific regions are brought together at an annual meeting within that region. The courses draw anywhere from 50 to 500 participants a year.
Travel industry support asta provides Travel Advisors with vital information needed to manage their business. Asta keeps Travel Advisors informed of industry standards and issues, provides market research, and communicates changes affecting Travel Advisors. Asta works with various governmental agencies including department of transportation and tsa to promote the interests of the industry and the travelling public. Asta supports daily industry updates through asta Travel advisor daily which is available at no cost to the Travel industry and travelling public. Asta introduced the verified Travel advisor certification program in 2017. This certification program offers members a higher level of verifiable professional knowledge to the advanced seller of Travel.

Personnel at ASTA

NameTitleCompensation
Zane KerbyPresident and Chief Executive Officer$470,810
Elizabeth HenryVice President Finance , Asta / Vice President , Finance$171,504
Mark MeaderSenior Vice President Industry Affairs and Education / Senior Vice President Marketing , Industry / Senior Vice Presidentmarketing , Industry Affairs and Education$164,593
Eben PeckExecutive Vice President Advocacy / Executive Vice President / Senior Vice President Government Affairs and Communications / Senior Vice President , Government and Public Affairs / Senior Vice President , Government and Industry Affairs / Vice President , Government Affairs$287,906
Jessica KlementVice President , Government and Public Affairs / Vice President Advocacy$193,644
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for ASTA

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,089,786
Program services$8,246,677
Investment income and dividends$12,948
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$174,057
Net rental income$8,880
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$8,064
Total revenues$9,540,412

Form 990s for ASTA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2018-122020-06-10990OView PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 28, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
June 1, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Business and industry
Characteristics
Operates internationallyReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringRelated 527
General information
Address
123 N Pitt St 400
Alexandria, VA 22314
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
Alexandria city, VA
Website URL
asta.org 
Phone
(703) 739-2782
Facebook page
AmSocTrvlAgents 
Twitter profile
@astaagents 
IRS details
EIN
13-0434364
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1931
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S41: Promotion of Business
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Parent of group exemption
Central organization
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