Forward Wyoming is located in Laramie, WY. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forward Wyoming is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FORWARD WYOMING IS A NONPARTISAN, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO EDUCATING, TRAINING, AND ENGINEERING A NEW GENERATION OF ACTIVE CITIZENS AND YOUNG LEADERS. FORWARD WYOMING STRIVES TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON ISSUES OF PRESSING CONCERN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FORWARD WYOMING GRASSROOTS INSTITUTE: THIS IS THE PRIMARY ACTIVITY OF FORWARD WYOMING. THE INSTITUTE IS A FREE, 10-WEEK, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING PROGRAM THAT AIMS TO PROMOTE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP AMONGST THE YOUNG PEOPLE AND VARIOUS COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO APPLY. THE GRASSROOTS INSTITUTE IS THE ONLY ONE IN WYOMING OF ITS KIND. THE PROGRAM MIXES CLASSROOM LECTURE AND DISCUSSION WITH REAL-WORLD SKILLS NEEDED BY ORGANIZERS, SUCH AS DIRECT VOTOR CONTACT EXPERIENCE, VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT SKILLS, NON-PROFIT ADVOCACY AND ENGAGEMENT, AND A DEEP KNOWLEDGE OF LOCAL ISSUES. FORWARD WYOMING CONTINUED TO CONDUCT THE GRASSROOTS INSTITUTE IN 2019. INSTITUTE STUDENTS, UPON GRADUATOIN, WERE ALSO ABLE TO APPLY THEIR NEWLY LEARNED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE TO PARTICIPATE IN FORWARD WYOMINGS OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES THAT DIRECTLY SERVED THE COMMUNITY. THE CURRICULUM FOR THE INSTITUTE CONTINUES TO EVOLVE FROM PREVIOUS ITERATIONS TO IMPROVE UPON WHAT WE ARE PROVIDING TO THE COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Nathan Martin Co Director | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Leeann Grapes Executive Director | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Adam Croft Secretary | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Grace Cannon Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Elizabeth Storer Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Mike Geraci Board Chair | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $0 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $253 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $0 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Forward Wyoming has recieved totaling $20,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Wilderness Society Washington, DC PURPOSE: CONSERVATION PROJECTS | $10,000 |
Wilderness Society Washington, DC PURPOSE: CONSERVATION PROJECTS | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Early Light Academy South Jordan, UT | $20,669,504 | $8,816,501 |
Omaha Early Learning Centers Inc Omaha, NE | $0 | $8,526,168 |
East Dakota Educational Cooperative Sioux Falls, SD | $5,426,642 | $6,544,285 |
Riverstone Community School Inc Boise, ID | $14,062,968 | $7,409,648 |
Utah Healthcare Institute Inc Slc, UT | $1,273,255 | $6,142,860 |
Clear Global Inc Garden City, ID | $1,164,863 | $4,482,626 |
Scholar Academy Tooele, UT | $13,228,733 | $5,957,332 |
Bair Ranch Foundation Billings, MT | $61,742,372 | $8,939,986 |
Tomorrows Hope Inc Meridian, ID | $1,190,251 | $4,513,856 |
Solich Fund Denver, CO | $22,565,819 | $4,964,355 |
Walking Mountains Avon, CO | $25,000,050 | $6,247,641 |
Dimensions Educational Research Foundation Lincoln, NE | $5,162,834 | $4,433,470 |