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Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Lake Delton, WI EIN: 39-0712705 Website

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.

Key facts about Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau Inc

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.

EIN
39-0712705
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$148,566
Grants made (2024)
2
Average grant
$74,283
Median grant
$74,283
Total assets
$40,519,655
Primary geography
Wisconsin (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$40.5M

+21.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$149K

-98.4% YoY

Grant Count

2

-66.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$74K

-95.2% YoY

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.

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

Cities

Wisconsin DellsLoves ParkEast MaustonBarabooLake DeltonLowellMemphis

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2.5M$5M$7.5M$10M4 grants2020 5 grants2021 4 grants2022 6 grants2023 2 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $149K (2024) to $9.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $149K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Wisconsin Dells Festivals Inc: $121KWisconsin Dells Festivals Inc$121KNetlynx Inc: $28KNetlynx Inc$28K

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

10<$50K2$50–100K6$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M1$1–5M1$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 21 (48%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wisconsin Dells Festivals Inc Lake Delton, WIGeneral Support$121,066
Netlynx Inc Loves Park, ILSports grant for them to bring their events to the Wisconsin dells area$27,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$10M$20M$30M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$40,519,655$33,421,961$36,315,600
Revenue$19,090,494$18,501,261$20,984,401
Expenses$13,000,181$21,172,152$11,350,302
Net Investment Income$1,505,413$753,696$205,162

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

Diehl Jill — President/CEO: $277KDiehl JillPresident/CEO$277KKocovsky Nichole — COO/CFO: $195KKocovsky NicholeCOO/CFO$195KGaffron Trisha — VP of Administration: $120KGaffron TrishaVP of Administration$120KGalitz Vicky — VP of Partnership & Visitor Services: $109KGalitz VickyVP of Partnership & Visitor…$109KTurner Burnie — Director of It & Operations: $101KTurner BurnieDirector of It & Operations$101K

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.

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