Non Profit-To qualify for Lodgings Tax funding an organization must be established
in Pettis County as a nonprofit organization in good standing with the State of
Missouri, or a subdivision or department of Pettis County government, or of a city
government within Pettis County, or the State of Missouri government and meet all
other requirements. A Certificate of Incorporation from the Secretary of State must
be submitted with first application from an organization.
Organizations promoting tourism- Applicants must provide proof that their
organization promotes tourism in the Sedalia area. This purpose must be reflected in
the mission statement, bylaws, etc. of the applicant organization.
Incorporated for two (2) years- Organizations must have been incorporated for
at least two (2) years and must provide annual reports or financial statements for the
two (2) previous years.
Eligibility is established only once. The Tourism Commission reserves the right to
request financial statements from any applicant during the application review process.
The Tourism Commission recognizes “equal opportunity” practices in the collection
and distribution of lodgings tax proceeds.