Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors
As the tourism marketing agency for the City of Aberdeen, our mission is to enhance the economic well-being of the Aberdeen region by increasing the amount of visitor and meeting activity that occurs in the area.
Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors at a glance
In short: Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors gave $51K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in South Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $51,000
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,200
- +17.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $841,249
- +15.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Aberdeen Amateur Hockey Association ($15K). Together the top 5 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors gives
- Giving fell 44% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2020) to $94K (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Amateur Hockey Association Aberdeen, SD | 2025-2026 Season Sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Aberdeen Swim Club Aberdeen, SD | Hosted Swim Meets | $12,000 |
| Aberdeen BMX Inc Aberdeen, SD | SD State High School Clay Target Tournament | $10,000 |
| Hub City Soccer Club Aberdeen, SD | 2026 Events | $8,000 |
| Special Olympics South Dakota Sioux Falls, SD | 2025 State Bowling Tourney | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $841,249 | $918,852 | $772,277 | $51,000 | 5 | $-99 |
| 2024 | $727,093 | $847,035 | $766,095 | $52,000 | 6 | $515 |
| 2023 | $677,212 | $829,016 | $791,719 | $93,500 | 8 | — |
| 2022 | $647,135 | $786,278 | $806,315 | $90,500 | 8 | — |
| 2021 | $468,630 | $760,974 | $754,654 | $65,250 | 7 | — |
| 2020 | $443,764 | $843,778 | $792,272 | $45,800 | 6 | — |
About Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors
Based on IRS filings
Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors is a public charity, based in Aberdeen, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $841K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $51K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors is led by Casey Weismantel, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Casey Weismantel
Executive Director
Executive Director → Cvb Director, 2023
Cvb Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$61K (2020) → $75K (2025)
Brent Hanson
President
Secretary & Treasurer → President Elect, 2024
President Elect → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Tople
Finance & Visitor Relations Manager
Cvb Finance → Finance & Visitor Relations Manager, 2024
On filings since 2023
32 hrs/week
$26K (2023) → $42K (2025)
Dawn Thorstenson
Past President
President-Elect → President, 2024
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Seiler
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristan Morris
President-Elect
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
Secretary & Treasurer → President-Elect, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Camacho
Secretary & Treasurer
Board Member → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Green
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Hill
Board Member - Left
Board Member - Joined → Board Member - Left, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Hatzenbuhler
Board Member - Joined
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Vetter
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jed Bertsch
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
KaSara Sutton Stokes
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kila LeGrand
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Abby Murano (2020–2024) — Past President
- Former: Aaron Smith (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Brady Byram (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Steven McKee (2024) — Board Member - Left
- Former: Zach Flakus (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Guy Trenhaile (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Kyle Walz (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Cam Schock (2023) — Chamber Board President
- Former: Grace Chipman (2023) — Cvb Finance
- Former: Steven Thithavong (2023) — Director
- Former: Joel Mann (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Grace Chipman- Finance (2022) — Visitor Relations Manager
- Former: Justin Fraase (2022) — Director
- Former: Katie Washnok (2022) — Chamber of Commerce Liaiso
- Former: Rita Moe- Finance (2022) — Visitor Relations Manager
- Former: David Novstrup (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Devin Reints (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Heidi Zeller-Crawford (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rita Moe (2020–2021) — Finance & Visitor Relations Manager
- Former: Alex Bartlett (2021) — Director
- Former: Kellie Ecker - Director (2021) — Chamber of Commerce Liaison
- Former: Jeff Poppen (2020) — Director & Chamber of Commer
- Former: Stacy Braun (2020) — Past President
- Former: Terry Larson (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $75K, to Casey Weismantel (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors
How much does Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors give each year?
Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors gave $51K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $52K across 6 grants.
What is Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors's typical grant size?
Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,200, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors give grants?
Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors gives mostly in South Dakota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Aberdeen, SD (4 grants).
Does Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors's largest grantees?
Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors's largest 2025 grantees include Aberdeen Amateur Hockey Association ($15,000), Aberdeen Swim Club ($12,000) and Aberdeen BMX Inc ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors?
Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors reported $841K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $919K.
What is Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors's EIN?
Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0422304. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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