Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau
To improve the quality of life in Williston by providing and developing Williston as a destination for business and leisure travel, group tours and conventions.
Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau at a glance
In short: Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau gave $289K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $289,333
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,167
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $1,817,815
- +6.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Williston Community Builders ($83K). Together the top 8 received $289K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 32 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau gives
- Giving grew 187% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $299K (2023). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $289K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Williston Community Builders Williston, ND | Support new community pool which will impact tourism | $83,333 |
| Williston Parks and Rec Williston, ND | Capital grant for improvements which will impact tourism | $55,000 |
| Coyote Clay Target League Williston, ND | General Operations | $52,500 |
| Williston State College Foundation Williston, ND | softball/baseball turf project | $50,000 |
| Upper Missouri Valley Fair Williston, ND | Marketing and event production to impact tourism | $25,000 |
| Williston Downtowners Association Williston, ND | Marketing and event production to impact tourism | $8,500 |
| Williston High School Williston, ND | Rodeo Club | $8,000 |
| Williston Basin Curling Club Williston, ND | General Operations | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,817,815 | $1,534,340 | $1,429,912 | $289,333 | 8 | $18,534 |
| 2023 | $1,715,584 | $1,386,443 | $1,524,494 | $298,883 | 8 | $14,574 |
| 2022 | $1,842,525 | $1,104,424 | $1,180,678 | $266,888 | 8 | $725 |
| 2021 | $1,933,203 | $1,142,700 | $840,656 | $100,747 | 5 | $483 |
| 2020 | $1,632,850 | $897,080 | $763,494 | $20,000 | 3 | $706 |
About Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau
Based on IRS filings
Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau is a public charity, based in Williston, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $289K. Net investment income was $19K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau is led by Amy Krueger, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Krueger
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$97K (2020) → $121K (2024)
Howard Klug
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Peterson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Richter
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Grondahl
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Harriman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Van Winsen
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Ellingson
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gina Carpenter
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Travis Lisenbee
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yvette Bachmeier
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Crateur
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandy Heller
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Ogden
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Brandy Ladue (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Rich Rowell (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Alice Hart (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Joseph Garcia (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Gemma Jones (2020) — Director
- Former: Judy Billehus (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $121K, to Amy Krueger (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau
How much does Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau give each year?
Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau gave $289K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $299K across 8 grants.
What is Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau's typical grant size?
Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau's median grant in 2024 was $37,500, and its average grant was $36,167, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau give grants?
Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau gives mostly in North Dakota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Williston, ND (8 grants).
Does Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau's largest grantees?
Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau's largest 2024 grantees include Williston Community Builders ($83,333), Williston Parks and Rec ($55,000) and Coyote Clay Target League ($52,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau?
Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau's EIN?
Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0440109. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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