Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau Inc
The Wisconsin dells visitor and convention bureau (WDVCB) is the official destination marketing organization for the Wisconsin dells area, whose mission is to grow the economic impact of tourism by inspiring and encouraging travel to the community through innovative marketing & economic development strategies, benefiting our visitors, community, and business partners.
Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau Inc at a glance
In short: Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau Inc gave $149K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $74K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $148,566
- -98.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $74,283
- -95.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $74,283
- Total assets
- $40,519,655
- +21.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wisconsin Dells Festivals Inc ($121K). Together the top 2 received $149K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 21 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau Inc gives
- Giving fell 72% 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 $149K (2024) to $9.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $149K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Dells Festivals Inc Lake Delton, WI | General Support | $121,066 |
| Netlynx Inc Loves Park, IL | Sports grant for them to bring their events to the Wisconsin dells area | $27,500 |
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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 | $40,519,655 | $19,090,494 | $13,000,181 | $148,566 | 2 | $1,505,413 |
| 2023 | $33,421,961 | $18,501,261 | $21,172,152 | $9,227,010 | 6 | $753,696 |
| 2022 | $36,315,600 | $20,984,401 | $11,350,302 | $331,433 | 4 | $205,162 |
| 2021 | $26,952,168 | $17,110,395 | $10,793,606 | $530,373 | 5 | $165,957 |
| 2020 | $20,793,574 | $10,075,026 | $8,811,802 | $403,108 | 4 | $234,062 |
About Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau Inc
Based on IRS filings
Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau Inc is a public charity, based in Lake Delton, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $40.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $149K. Net investment income was $1.5M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau Inc is led by Diehl Jill, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diehl Jill
President & CEO
Board Chair → Board Chair, President & CEO, 2022
Board Chair, President & CEO → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$28K (2022) → $277K (2024)
Chastan John
Board Chair
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice Chair & Board Chair, 2022
Vice Chair & Board Chair → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Turner Burnie
Director of It & Operations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2024)
Diehl Tom
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eck Joe
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holzem Brian
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kaminski-Sigmund Krissy
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laskaris Nick
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ricks Kevin
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tollaksen Stacie
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wolfram Tory
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kocovsky Nichole
COO & CFO
Director of Finance & Oper → Vice President of Administration, 2022
Vice President of Administration → COO & CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$102K (2020) → $195K (2024)
Gaffron Trisha
Vice President of Administration
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$120K (2024)
Galitz Vicky
Vice President of Partnership & Visitor Services
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$109K (2024)
Ajvazi Merije
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gavinski Dan
Secretary & Treasurer
Vice President → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (31)
- Former: Romy Snyder (2020–2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Hudzinski Sarah (2021–2023) — Vice President of Sales & Marketing
- Former: Vicky Galitz (2023) — Vice President of Member & External Relations
- Former: Abangan Dave (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Anchor Tara (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Fearing Chris (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Gasser Brent (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Gussel Becky (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kalcik Scott (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kaminski Mike (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Koscielniak John (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Krieski Craig (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Krueger Dana (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Macina Mary (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Makowski Adam (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Nelson Travis (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Palmer Amy (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Preissel Brad (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rockwell Scott (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Royston Kyler (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Schmitz Mark (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Starzyk Bernadette (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Wojnicz Ed (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Anacker Beth (2020) — Director
- Former: Bernander Jon (2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Fuller Tracy (2020) — Director
- Former: Gissal Jeffrey (2020) — Director
- Former: Hehl Matt (2020) — Director
- Former: McGowan Amanda (2020) — Director
- Former: Tollaksen Pete (2020) — Director
- Former: Whitfield Mark (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 $277K, to Diehl Jill (President/CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau Inc
How much does Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau Inc give each year?
Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau Inc gave $149K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $9.2M across 6 grants.
How large is Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau Inc?
Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau Inc reported $40.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $19.1M.
Where does Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau Inc operate?
Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau Inc has awarded grants in Illinois, Michigan, Tennessee, Wisconsin.
What is Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau Inc's EIN?
Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-0712705. 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 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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