Wyoming Agriculture In The Classroom

Organization Overview

Wyoming Agriculture In The Classroom is located in Cheyenne, WY. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wyoming Agriculture In The Classroom employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wyoming Agriculture In The Classroom is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Wyoming Agriculture In The Classroom generated $2.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 35.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $922.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 21.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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WYOMING AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM STRIVES TO DEVELOP STUDENTS' UNDERSTANDING OF WYOMING'S VAST RESOURCES IN ODER THAT THEY BECOME INFORMED CITIZENS, CAPABLE OF SERVING AS STEWARDS FOR WYOMING'S FUTURE. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT PROGRAM IS THE WYOMING STEWARDSHIP PROJECT. THIS EFFORT PROVIDES CLASSROOM LESSONS FOR GRADES 2-5. THE BOOKMARK PROGRAM SUPPORTS THIS EFFORT BY PROVIDING EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WYOMING'S RESOURCES AND SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE IN A CREATIVE WAY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE WYOMING STEWARDSHIP PROJECT IS A PIVOTAL PROGRAM FOR WYOMING FOCUSING ON GRADES 2-5 TO EMPOWER STUDENTS TO BE OUR CRITICAL THINKERS AND PROBLEM SOLVERS OF TOMORROW. THIS IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT INVOLVING THE WYOMING COMMUNITY, STAKEHOLDERS, EDUCATORS, FIELD EXPERTS, AND THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. THE GOAL OF THE PROJECT IS FOR STUDENTS TO GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF WYOMING'S VAST RESOURCES AND BECOME INFORMED CITIZENS, CAPABLE OF SERVING AS STEWARDS FOR WYOMING'S FUTURE. INITIAL UNITS HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED FOCUSING ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND STEWARDSHIP FOR: AGRICULTURE, MINERALS AND ENERGY, AS WELL AS OUTDOOR RECREATION AND TOURISM. THESE UNITS ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE A BURDEN, BUT WERE CREATED PURPOSEFULLY TO BE EASY-TO-USE, CROSS-CURRICULAR, AND COMPREHENSIVE, ALIGNING TO WYOMING CONTENT AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.


EACH YEAR WYOMING AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM ENCOURAGES 2ND, 3RD, 4TH, AND 5TH GRADE STUDENTS TO SUBMIT A HAND DRAWN BOOKMARK FOR THE PROGRAM. MAPS EXPLAINING WYOMING'S RESOURCES ARE MADE AVAILIBLE TO CLASSROOMS ACROSS THE STATETO BEGIN THE DISCUSSION OF WYOMING STEWARDSHIP AND STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CREATE AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO SHARE WITH THEIR PEERS BOTH IN A CAPTION FOR THEIR BOOKMARK AND ARTWORK. EACH YEAR FINALISTS ARE RECOGNIZED IN CHEYENNE BY THE GOVERNOR FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENT IN ART AND EXCELLENCE IN INTERPRETING AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCE CONCEPTS.


THE EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD RECOGNIZES AN OUTSTANDING WYOMING EDUCATOR WHO DEMONSTRATES EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION BY IMPLEMENTING INNOVATIVE AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCE PROJECTS INTO THEIR CLASSROOM AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. WYOMING AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING EDUCATORS ACROSS THE STATE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jessie Dafoe
Executive Di
$93,960
Joann Skeim-True
President
$0
Michelle Butler
Secretary/tr
$0
Megan Degenfelder
Vice Preside
$0
Nicole Cowley
Education Ch
$0
Joe Evers
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $274,379
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,676,090
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,950,469
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $97,076
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $85,174
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,132,719

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Wyoming Agriculture In The Classroom has recieved totaling $320,625.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Tw Foundation

Casper, WY

PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE GENERAL MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION

$125,000
Wyoming Community Foundation

Laramie, WY

PURPOSE: Human Services

$99,850
Wold Foundation

Casper, WY

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND - PROJECT - WYOMING STUDENTS, WYOMING'S FUTURE

$50,000
Zimmerman Family Foundation

Casper, WY

PURPOSE: PROGRAM ASSISTANCE

$15,000
Dan And Jeanne Scott Family Foundation

Billings, MT

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT

$11,000
Oneok Foundation Inc

Tulsa, OK

PURPOSE: WYOMING'S STUDENTS WYOMING'S FUTURE CAMPAIGN

$10,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$2,681,237
Earnings$490,639
Admin Expense$33,198
Other Expense$79,850
Ending Balance$3,063,658

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