WISCONSIN DELLS FESTIVALS INC

EIN: 391701358

LAKE DELTON, WI

Total Revenue
$657,233
Total Expenses
$667,686
Total Assets
$279,806
Net Assets
$248,774
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1990
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
JOHN CHASTAN
Phone
6082548088
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

WISCONSIN DELLS FESTIVALS INC, founded in 1990, is a small nonprofit that reported $657K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

PROVIDE A FORUM FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, MANAGEMENT AND PROMOTION OF SPECIAL EVENTS AND FESTIVALS FOR THE WISCONSIN DELLS AREA AND MARKET THE AREA AS A MAJOR YEAR-ROUND TOURISM DESTINATION FOR THE CONTINUED GROWTH AND ECONOMIC BENEFIT OF THE AREA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

AUTOMOTION IS AN ANNUAL CLASSIC CAR SHOW THAT USUALLY DRAWS NEARLY 50,000 PEOPLE TO THE AREA FOR THE TWO-DAY EVENT FEATURING A CAR CRUISE, CAR CORRAL, SWAP MEET, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, AND FOOD/BEVERAGE...

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AUTOMOTION IS AN ANNUAL CLASSIC CAR SHOW THAT USUALLY DRAWS NEARLY 50,000 PEOPLE TO THE AREA FOR THE TWO-DAY EVENT FEATURING A CAR CRUISE, CAR CORRAL, SWAP MEET, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, AND FOOD/BEVERAGE CONCESSIONS. THE EVENT IS POSITIONED TO KICK OFF THE SUMMER SEASON IN WISCONSIN DELLS.NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS:- IN 2024, APPROXIMATELY 960 CARS WERE ON DISPLAY ON SATURDAY, 520 CARS WERE ON DISPLAY ON SUNDAY AND 70 SWAP BOOTHS WERE ON SITE.- NORMAL ATTENDANCE IS ESTIMATED UP TO 50,000 OVER THE COURSE OF THE WEEKEND.- INCREASED ECONOMIC IMPACT TO AREA AND BUSINESSES DUE TO EVENT ATTENDANCE.

Program 2

DELLS ON TAP WEEKEND - WISCONSIN DELLS ON TAP AND DELLS CRAFT BEER WALK ARE ANNUAL EVENTS CELEBRATING BREWERS AND FALL IN WISCONSIN DELLS. BOTH BEER TASTING EVENTS GROW IN ATTENDANCE EVERY YEAR AND...

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DELLS ON TAP WEEKEND - WISCONSIN DELLS ON TAP AND DELLS CRAFT BEER WALK ARE ANNUAL EVENTS CELEBRATING BREWERS AND FALL IN WISCONSIN DELLS. BOTH BEER TASTING EVENTS GROW IN ATTENDANCE EVERY YEAR AND RESULT IN AN INCREASED ECONOMIC IMPACT TO THE AREA.NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS:- IN 2024, 1,627 DELLS ON TAP (SATURDAY) TICKETS WERE SOLD AND 413 CRAFT BEER WALK (FRIDAY NIGHT) TICKETS WERE SOLD.- IN 2024, APPROXIMATELY 83.7% OF VISITORS STAY OVERNIGHT AT LEAST ONE NIGHT OF THOSE STAYING OVERNIGHT, 70% STAY MULTIPLE NIGHTS.- THE EVENT HAS AN ECONOMIC IMPACT OF APPROXIMATELY $1.3 MILLION ACCORDING TO CHAMBERLAIN RESEARCH CONSULTANTS. - RESEARCH SHOWS MOST EVENT VISITORS PLAN MONTHS IN ADVANCE TO ATTEND FESTIVALS FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT VALUE AND MORE OFTEN WITH LARGER TRAVEL PARTIES.

Program 3

SPRING & FALL WINE WALKS - ANNUAL EVENTS FULL OF FLAVORFUL WINES, FOOD SAMPLINGS & FUN FOR WINE LOVERS IN WISCONSIN AND SURROUNDING AREAS. SPRING WINE WALK 800 TICKETS SOLDFALL WINE WALK 800 TICKETS...

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SPRING & FALL WINE WALKS - ANNUAL EVENTS FULL OF FLAVORFUL WINES, FOOD SAMPLINGS & FUN FOR WINE LOVERS IN WISCONSIN AND SURROUNDING AREAS. SPRING WINE WALK 800 TICKETS SOLDFALL WINE WALK 800 TICKETS SOLD

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $121,066
Program Service Revenue $228,074
Investment Income $2,620
Other Revenue $305,473
TOTAL REVENUE $657,233

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $667,686
TOTAL EXPENSES $667,686

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $657,233 $629,725 +0.0%
Expenses $667,686 $633,439 +0.1%
Net Income $-10,453 $-3,714 +1.8%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
6
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
31

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$290,877
Total Directors
9
$290,877
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JILL DIEHL PRESIDENT/CEO 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $13,683 $290,877
DAN GAVINSKI SECRETARY/TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS DIEHL DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSE DEFOSSE BOARD VICE CHAIR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN CHASTAN BOARD CHAIR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BERNADETTE STARZYK DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVE ABANGAN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN RICKS DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
FOTINI BACKHAUS DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $657,233 $667,686 $279,806 $-10,453
2023 $629,725 $633,439 $287,157 $-3,714
2022 $436,039 $423,543 $119,031 $12,496
2021 $416,826 $390,693 $109,308 $26,133
2020 $147,934 $132,100 $206,842 $15,834
2019 $417,562 $427,280 $54,587 $-9,718
2018 $639,686 $660,179 $67,228 $-20,493
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