Matthew Shepard Foundation
- Assets
- $1.0m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Casper, WY
- Founding
- 08/1999
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 31-1640047
Organization Overview
Matthew Shepard Foundation is located in Casper, WY. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (R60) the organization is classified as: Civil Liberties, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Matthew Shepard Foundation employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Matthew Shepard Foundation 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 06/2022, Matthew Shepard Foundation generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.9% per year over the past 6 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ERASE HATE BY REPLACING IT WITH UNDERSTANDING, COMPASSION AND ACCEPTANCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUTREACH: PROVIDING OUTREACH TO THE PUBLIC IN A VARIETY OF FORMATS INCLUDING 47 DEI FOCUSED EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS IN HIGH SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES, WORKPLACES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS BY JUDY SHEPARD, BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF; REMOTE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TO 26 PRODUCTIONS OF "THE LARAMIE PROJECT," PROVIDING SOCIOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT IN ADDITION TO LENDING FIRST-HAND RECOLLECTION OF THE EVENTS (COMMUNITY DISCUSSIONS & CAST CHATS); OUTREACH AND TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROSECUTORS ON BIAS MOTIVATED CRIMES; 8 FORMAL FEDERAL TRAINING SESSIONS, REACHING 461 ATTENDEES FROM STATE AND LOCAL JUSTICE DEPARTMENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY; MEDIA OUTREACH ON CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUALITY LEGISLATION, LGBTQ+ YOUTH SAFETY, AND OTHER TOPICS RELATED TO SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY.
RESOURCES: A COLLECTION OF EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND CONTENT FOCUSED ON THREE PRIMARY AREAS: LGBTQ+ YOUTH, HATE CRIME PREVENTION, AND ARTISTIC LEGACY WORKS INSPIRED BY MATT'S STORY. EDUCATIONAL CONTENT PROVIDED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA TO AN AVERAGE OF OVER 191,000 FOLLOWERS AND VIA MATTHEWSHEPARD.ORG WITH AN AVERAGE OF 18,500 UNIQUE VISITORS PER MONTH. A VARIETY OF CONTENT CREATED BY 16 YOUTH BLOGGERS FOR MATTHEWSPLACE.COM, AN ONLINE COMMUNITY FOR LGBTQ+ AND ALLIED YOUTH. POSTS REACHING OVER 29,500 UNIQUE VISITORS ANNUALLY, INCLUDE ACCESS TO YOUTH FOCUSED RESOURCES, EDITORIALS FROM PEERS, AND INTERVIEWS WITH PROFESSIONALS AND PUBLIC FIGURES ON DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.
ADVOCACY: ACTIVITIES PROMOTING LEGAL, LEGISLATIVE, AND SOCIAL EQUITY AND EQUALITY FOR LGBTQ+ PEOPLE, TO INCLUDE PROTECTION FROM BIAS MOTIVATED CRIMES, EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION DISCRIMINATION, AND ACCESS TO PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS. ENGAGEMENT IN EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE POLICY DECISIONS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY, SPECIFICALLY GAY AND TRANS PANIC DEFENSE BANS AND CONVERSION THERAPY BANS. ACTIONS CONDUCTED THROUGH A VARIETY OF COMMUNICATION METHODS, MEDIA APPEARANCES, WRITTEN TESTIMONIES, AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Judy Shepard Board Chair/president | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $65,000 |
Greg Miraglia Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Sullivan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sandra Anadiotis Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Becky Monroe Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dennis Shepard Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $232,173 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $871,003 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $13,197 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,103,176 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $101,566 |
| Investment income | $8,305 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $20,357 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$70,787 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $4,415 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,167,333 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $12,566 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $254,905 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,390 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $361,680 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,478 |
| Other employee benefits | $40,859 |
| Payroll taxes | $51,934 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,016 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $56,690 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $41,606 |
| Advertising and promotion | $37,499 |
| Office expenses | $55,238 |
| Information technology | $13,894 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $93,313 |
| Travel | $74,649 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $15,741 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,272 |
| Insurance | $3,279 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,151,675 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $238,305 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $12,583 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $20,743 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $33,455 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $14,840 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $712,916 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $15,277 |
| Total assets | $1,048,119 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $53,856 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $4,633 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $58,489 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $947,890 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $41,740 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,048,119 |