Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau
- Assets
- $33.4m
- Revenue
- $18.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 39
- Location
- Wisconsin Dells, WI
- Founding
- 02/1955
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 39-0712705
Organization Overview
Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau is located in Wisconsin Dells, WI. The organization was established in 1955. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau employed 39 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau generated $18.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $21.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.9% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau has awarded 38 individual grants totaling $12,599,772. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
A) TO COLLECTIVELY AND AGRESSIVELY PROMOTE THE WISCONSIN DELLS-LAKE DELTON AREA AS A MAJOR RECREATIONAL/TOURIST DESTINATION. B) TO PROVIDE PROMPT AND COURTEOUS SERVICE TO AREA VISITORS. C) TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ON ALL PARTNERS IN GOOD STANDING OF THE BUREAU.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MARKETING PROMOTES THE WISCONSIN DELLS AREA AS A TRAVEL DESTINATION TO VISITORS. TYPICALLY MORE THAN 5 MILLION VISITORS ENJOY THE WISCONSIN DELLS AREA ANNUALLY, WHICH RESULTS IN AN ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT OF $2.022 BILLION FOR 2023 IN TOURIST-RELATED EXPENDITURES.
MEETING/CONVENTION, GROUP AND SPORTS SALES RAISE THE QUALITY AND VOLUME OF MEETING/CONVENTION, GROUP AND SPORTS BUSINESS WHICH IN TURN BENEFITS THE AREA MEETING AND SPORTS FACILITIES. IT IS ESTIMATED THAT MEETING/CONVENTION BUSINESS ACCOUNTS FOR APPROXIMATELY 25% IN A TYPICAL YEAR OF THE VISITOR EXPENDITURES REPORTED IN PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITY #1, NOTED ABOVE.
VISITOR AND CONVENTION SERVICES ASSIST MEETING PLANNERS WITH INFORMATION AND SUPPORT MATERIALS TO HELP IN CONVENTION AND VISITOR PLANNING EFFORTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Chastan John Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ajvazi Merije Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Diehl Tom Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Eck Joe Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Holzem Brian Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kaminski-Sigmund Krissy Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Cardmember Services Card Services | 12/30/23 | $178,900 |
Boelter & Lincoln Advertising | 12/30/23 | $9,066,525 |
Lacrosse Sign Co Inc Contractor | 12/30/23 | $152,838 |
Holtz Builders Inc General Contractor Services | 12/30/23 | $469,231 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $16,427,798 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $35,500 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $16,463,298 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,169,029 |
| Investment income | $767,427 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$13,731 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$12,400 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $18,501,261 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $9,232,010 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $370,195 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,474,426 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $68,185 |
| Other employee benefits | $136,095 |
| Payroll taxes | $144,229 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $13,277 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $41,440 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $36,125 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,909,813 |
| Office expenses | $124,946 |
| Information technology | $9,242 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $166,680 |
| Travel | $2,764 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,585 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $64,955 |
| Insurance | $8,617 |
| All other expenses | $43,222 |
| Total functional expenses | $21,172,152 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $301,437 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $30,735,243 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $44,070 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $683,336 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,540,028 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $117,847 |
| Total assets | $33,421,961 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $369,211 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $42,250 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $64,100 |
| Total liabilities | $475,561 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $32,946,400 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $33,421,961 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau has awarded $9,227,010 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
WISCONSIN DELLS FESTIVALS INC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $121,780 |
NETLYNX INC PURPOSE: SPORTS GRANT FOR THEM TO BRING THEIR EVENTS TO THE WISCONSIN DELLS AREA | $30,000 |
VARSITY SPIRIT LLC PURPOSE: SPORTS GRANT FOR THEM TO BRING THEIR EVENTS TO THE WISCONSIN DELLS AREA | $5,500 |
LAJALI LLC (YETI YARD) PURPOSE: DEVELOPMENT OF ADVENTUR PARK | $66,364 |
LAND OF NATURA LLC PURPOSE: DEVELOPMENT GRANT FOR THE LAND OF NATURA ATTRACTION | $3,200,000 |
CITY OF WISCONSIN DELLS PURPOSE: DEVELOPMENT OF THE ELM STREET PLAZA | $5,803,366 |