Nonprofit · EIN 46-0422304
ABERDEEN AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
Tax-exempt · ABERDEEN, SD 57401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $918,852 | $772,277 | $146,575 | $841,249 | $151,513 | $689,736 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $847,035 | $766,095 | $80,940 | $727,093 | $183,932 | $543,161 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $829,016 | $791,719 | $37,297 | $677,212 | $214,991 | $462,221 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $903,651
- of which government grants
- $903,651
- Program service revenue
- $15,300
- Investment income
- -$99
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$1,179
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $96,602
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $136,894
- Other salaries and wages
- $115,075
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $284,945
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $18,349
- Occupancy
- $31,387
- Travel
- $21,663
- Depreciation
- $4,288
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $727,093
- Total assets, end of year
- $841,249
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $151,513
- Net assets, end of year
- $689,736
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,369
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $420,077
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $269,659
- Gross receipts
- $920,031
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 22
- Year formed
- 1992
- State of legal domicile
- SD
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Weismantel | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $74,984 | $14,356 |
| Cindy Tople | Finance & Visitor Relations Manager Officer | 32 | $42,000 | $3,378 |
| Brent Hanson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dawn Thorstenson | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristan Morris | President-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carlos Camacho | Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chad Vetter | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KaSara Sutton Stokes | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dawn Seiler | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Green | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jed Bertsch | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kila LeGrand | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay Hill | Board Member - Left 4/2025 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Chad Hatzenbuhler | Board Member - Joined 7/2025 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Weismantel | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $72,800 | $13,936 |
| Cindy Tople | Finance & Visitor Relations Manager Officer | 40 | $45,150 | $17,444 |
| Abby Murano | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dawn Thorstenson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brent Hanson | President Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristan Morris | Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brady Byram | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Aaron Smith | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Dawn Seiler | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Green | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Carlos Camacho | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven McKee | Board Member - Left 1/2024 Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay Hill | Board Member - Joined 3/2024 Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Zach Flakus | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Weismantel | CVB Director Officer | 40 | $70,000 | $9,446 |
| Cindy Tople | CVB Finance (June-Dec) Officer | 40 | $25,579 | $8,501 |
| Grace Chipman | CVB Finance (Jan-May) Officer | 40 | $15,992 | $2,865 |
| Guy Trenhaile | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Abby Murano | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dawn Thorstenson | President-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brent Hanson | Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kyle Walz | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dawn Seiler | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Brady Byram | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Aaron Smith | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Thithavong | Director (Jan-Nov) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristen Morris | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Cam Schock | Chamber Board President Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 506 S MAIN ST STE 1, ABERDEEN, SD 57401-4250
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Casey Weismantel, 506 S Main St Ste 1, Aberdeen, SD 57401
- Signed the 990
- Casey Weismantel, Executive Director
- Phone
- (605) 225-2414
- Return prepared by
- Eide Bailly LLP
Mission
As the tourism marketing agency for the City of Aberdeen, our mission is to enhance the economic well-being of the Aberdeen region by increasing the amount of visitor and meeting activity that occurs in the area.
Program accomplishments
- The Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. (Aberdeen Area CVB) markets the City of Aberdeen to visitors at trade shows, travel shows, in print advertising, digital marketing, Internet web sites (www.VisitAberdeenSD.com and www.HuntFishSD.com), social media, special events, and co-op marketing with regional and state tourism organizations.The Aberdeen Area CVB provides many services that no other organization in Aberdeen does. The Aberdeen Area CVB bids on conventions, meetings, events, and sporting events and provides free complimentary services to these groups including, but not limited to, personalized name badges, visitor welcome packets, coupons, maps, weather updates, registration staff assistance, site location selection, official City welcomes, hospitality breaks, event sponsorship, and spouse tours. In addition, the Aberdeen Area CVB coordinates volunteers for many events and hosts hospitality rooms for the SDHSAA State Tournament events. In 2025, the Aberdeen Area CVB coordinated over 178 volunteer hours with our core group of volunteers for a total value of $5,551.82 (Independent Sector Report).The Aberdeen Area CVB operates two Visitor Information Centers, one in our main office at 506 S Main St, Suite 1 and another two being an information kiosk in the Visitor Center at Storybook Land and the Cabin at Wylie Park. The Aberdeen Area CVB direct staff continue to order and stock both centers with tourism literature while assisting visitors. The Aberdeen Area CVB maintains and fills 26 information racks throughout Aberdeen in various locations. We also provide the SD State Information Centers with thousands of the official Aberdeen Visitor Guide which we develop each year. The official Aberdeen Visitor Guide is also made available to other organizations and businesses such as the Downtown Association, Chamber, ADC, Aberdeen Regional Airport, library, city offices, lodging facilities and other Aberdeen businesses to be used in their marketing and recruiting efforts.The Aberdeen Area CVB is the only organization that coordinates requests for information about our city and attractions. In 2025, we mailed or distributed 28,313 vacation requests and 10,538 hunting guide requests for information from our ad placements, our websites, travel show attendance, social media, digital marketing, and by phone. The Aberdeen Area CVB will continue to track our requests for information by location and promotion/ad to determine effectiveness and response rate.The Aberdeen Area CVB currently maintains a database of 612 conventions/reunions/group tours. We continue to revamp the database to be more efficient on our end. This represented some classifications and numerous updates to make the process easier to track. We continue to contact/update each of these groups in 2025 depending upon their meeting date. We have set a goal to research and be more accountable on tracking the economic impact of events held in Aberdeen.The Aberdeen Area CVB is proud to play a role in economic growth, vitality, and quality of life in Aberdeen. We will continue to work hard to showcase Aberdeen as a great place to visit, to play and to stay.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-0422304
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Exempt since
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $841,249
- Income (IRS master file)
- $920,031
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $918,852 | $772,277 | $841,249 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $847,035 | $766,095 | $727,093 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $829,016 | $791,719 | $677,212 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $786,278 | $806,315 | $647,135 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 46-0422304).
Questions about ABERDEEN AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
- What is the EIN of ABERDEEN AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ABERDEEN AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU is 46-0422304.
- Is ABERDEEN AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1993.
- Which annual return does ABERDEEN AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ABERDEEN AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ABERDEEN AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ABERDEEN AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Casey Weismantel.
- Who are the officers and directors of ABERDEEN AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $74,984 (Casey Weismantel, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does ABERDEEN AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $918,852, expenses of $772,277 and total assets of $841,249 at year end.
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