Better Wyoming is located in Laramie, WY. According to its NTEE Classification (W24) the organization is classified as: Citizen Participation, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Better Wyoming employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Better Wyoming 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 06/2021, Better Wyoming generated $50.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (62.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $115.9k during the year ending 06/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BETTER WYOMING WORKS TO EDUCATE, ORGANIZE, AND MOBILZE WYOMING RESIDENTS ON BEHALF OF STATEWIDE CHANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO EDUCATE AND PROTECT WORKING FAMILIES, WYOMING COMMUNITIES, AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS THROUGH CHANING ECONOMIC CONDITIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Nate Martin Director | Officer | 40 | $58,311 |
Erin Barkley Treasurer | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Elizabeth Storer Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Grace Cannon Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Mike Geraci Chair | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Adam Croft Secretary | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $13,750 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $36,785 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $50,535 |
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 | $50,535 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $83,485 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,351 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,787 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,807 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $10,638 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,052 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $5,924 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,475 |
Travel | $136 |
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 | $115,934 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $86,113 |
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 | $86,113 |
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 | $511 |
Total liabilities | $511 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $85,602 |
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 | $86,113 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Better Wyoming has recieved totaling $288,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
George B Storer Foundation Inc Jackson, WY PURPOSE: GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT | $260,000 |
George B Storer Foundation Inc Jackson, WY PURPOSE: WYOMING NARRATIVE PROJECT | $18,000 |
Wyoming Community Foundation Laramie, WY PURPOSE: Education | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Family Policy Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | $1,094,519 | $2,435,770 |
Equality State Policy Center Laramie, WY | $313,374 | $449,790 |
Federation Of State Conservation Voter Leagues Inc Boise, ID | $696,643 | $424,873 |
Citizens Involvement Council Pierre, SD | $440,754 | $250,288 |
Big Sky Fifty Five Plus Helena, MT | $24,814 | $212,505 |
Federation Of State Conservation Voter Leagues Inc Helena, MT | $492,998 | $396,281 |
Mormon Women For Ethical Government Foundation Riverton, UT | $52,990 | $0 |
Colorado Coalition For Independent Work Denver, CO | $53,839 | $0 |
New Era Colorado Action Fund Boulder, CO | $565,038 | $403,870 |
Citizen Soldier Connection Colorado Springs, CO | $84,466 | $0 |
Better Wyoming Laramie, WY | $86,113 | $50,535 |
Engage Idaho Inc Boise, ID | $75,051 | $173,933 |