Williston Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc
- Assets
- $1.7m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 19
- Location
- Williston, ND
- Founding
- 03/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 45-0440109
Organization Overview
Williston Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc is located in Williston, ND. The organization was established in 1997. 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, Williston Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Williston Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc 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, Williston Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Williston Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc has awarded 55 individual grants totaling $1,314,850. 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
TO DEVELOP, PROMOTE AND SUPPORT EVENTS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF TOURISM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE WILLISTON CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU (CVB) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT WAS FORMED TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE THE BOOKING OF CONVENTIONS, TRADE SHOWS AND LIKE MEETINGS, ATHLETIC AND SPORTING EVENTS, BUS AND MOTOR COACH STOPS, AND SALES AND PROMOTIONAL EVENTS IN WILLISTON, NORTH DAKOTA, AND NORTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA.THE CVB CONTINUES TOWARD THE RECOGNITION OF THE NATIONAL IMPORTANCE AND HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE OF FORT UNION TRADING POST NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, FORT BUFORD ARMY POST STATE HISTORIC SITE AND THE MISSOURI-YELLOWSTONE CONFLUENCE INTERPRETIVE CENTER. THE EVENTUAL GOAL WILL BE TO COMPLETE THE RESTORATION OF THE HISTORIC SITES.THE WILLISTON CVB HOSTS THE FOLLOWING ANNUAL EVENTS: WILLISTON SPORTS & RECREATION SHOW, BAND DAY, NORTH DAKOTA CHOKECHERRY FESTIVAL AND THE SPRING LAKE PARK HOLIDAY DRIVE.
NORTH STAR CAVIAR IS A JOINT VENTURE WITH THE FRIENDS OF FORT UNION TRADING POST, IN WHICH THE CVB IS INVOLVED IN THE HARVESTING AND SALE OF PADDLFISH ROE ON THE MISSOURI AND YELLOWSTONE RIVERS IN WESTERN NORTH DAKOTA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Howard Klug President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Katie Ogden Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lori Van Winsen Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Debbie Richter Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Larry Grondahl Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Brad Peterson Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,300 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,300 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $830,106 |
| Investment income | $14,574 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $542,880 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$5,417 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,386,443 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $325,383 |
| 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. | $115,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $213,009 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $25,093 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $39,358 |
| Advertising and promotion | $186,831 |
| Office expenses | $21,562 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,379 |
| Travel | $4,971 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,523 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,700 |
| Insurance | $61,838 |
| All other expenses | $4,175 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,524,494 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $762,007 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $577,218 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $8,163 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,461 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $207,948 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $116,019 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $41,768 |
| Total assets | $1,715,584 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $39,384 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $8,922 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $48,306 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,667,278 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,715,584 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Williston Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc has awarded $298,883 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UPPER MISSOURI VALLEY FAIR PURPOSE: Marketing and event production to impact tourism | $25,000 |
VETERANS & FRIENDS OF THE OLD ARMORY PURPOSE: Grant for engineering study for front steps of building | $40,000 |
WILLISTON DOWNTOWNERS ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: Marketing and event production to impact tourism | $7,750 |
WILLISTON PARKS AND REC PURPOSE: Capital grant for improvements which will impact tourism | $26,800 |
WILLISTON STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: softball/baseball turf project | $50,000 |
WILLISTON COMMUNITY BUILDERS PURPOSE: Support new community pool which will impact tourism | $84,333 |