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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
+6.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$289K
-3.2% YoY
Grant Count
8
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$36K
-3.2% YoY
About Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau
Based on IRS filings
Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau is a nonprofit organization, 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.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,817,815 | $1,715,584 | $1,842,525 |
| Revenue | $1,534,340 | $1,386,443 | $1,104,424 |
| Expenses | $1,429,912 | $1,524,494 | $1,180,678 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $18,534 | $14,574 | $725 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Williston Community Builders ($83,333), Williston Parks and Rec ($55,000), Coyote Clay Target League ($52,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Community Builders Williston, ND | Support new community pool which will impact tourism | $83,333 |
| Coyote Clay Target League Williston, ND | General Operations | $52,500 |
| Williston Parks and Rec Williston, ND | Capital grant for improvements which will impact tourism | $55,000 |
| Williston State College Foundation Williston, ND | softball/baseball turf project | $50,000 |
| Williston Basin Curling Club Williston, ND | General Operations | $7,000 |
| Williston High School Williston, ND | Rodeo Club | $8,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Klug | President | 1 | — |
| Katie Ogden | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Lori Van Winsen | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Debbie Richter | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Larry Grondahl | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Brad Peterson | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Alexandra Crateur | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Brandy Heller | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Lindsey Harriman | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Kelly Ellingson | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Travis Lisenbee | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Gina Carpenter | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Yvette Bachmeier | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Amy Krueger | Executive Director | 40 | $120,750 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau?
As of 2024, Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau holds $1.8M in total assets with $1.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $289K in 2024.
Where does Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau operate?
Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau has awarded grants in North Dakota.
What size grants does Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau award?
In 2024, Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau awarded 8 grants totaling $289K — an average of about $36K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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