Ucross Foundation is located in Clearmont, WY. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Ucross Foundation employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ucross 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 12/2021, Ucross Foundation generated $2.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.6% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
UCROSS FOSTERS THE CREATIVE SPIRIT BY PROVIDING UNINTERRUPTED TIME, STUDIO SPACE, LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS, AND THE EXPERIENCE OF THE MAJESTIC HIGH PLAINS TO WORKING ARTISTS, ALL WHILE SERVING AS A RESPONSIBLE STEWARD OF OUR HISTORIC20,000-ACRE RANCH IN NORTHERN WYOMING
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED HOUSING, FOOD, FACILITIES, AND SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS, MUSICIANS, POETS, WRITERS, DANCERS, AND GROUPS TO CREATE NEW WORK AND STRENGTHEN THEIR CREATE PRACTICE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sharon Dynak President | Officer | 40 | $120,108 |
Charlie Hart Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Susan Miller Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
S James Nelson Chairman/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Chad Deaton Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kim Cannon Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $173,190 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $369,855 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $601,664 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,144,709 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $27,120 |
Investment income | $303,321 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,397,239 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$136,569 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $40,193 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,776,463 |
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. | $108,625 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $144,252 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $53,798 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $598,398 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $32,613 |
Other employee benefits | $88,420 |
Payroll taxes | $65,677 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,129 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $32,398 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $245,932 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $289,177 |
Fees for services: Other | $74,699 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,746 |
Office expenses | $36,178 |
Information technology | $58,837 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $111,553 |
Travel | $17,136 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $90,734 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $220,047 |
Insurance | $27,185 |
All other expenses | $28,778 |
Total functional expenses | $2,563,000 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,366 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $141,986 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $24,694 |
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 | $57,831 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,045,763 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $28,234,061 |
Investments—other securities | $4,211,340 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $274,301 |
Total assets | $37,001,342 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $377,333 |
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 | $377,333 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $27,090,029 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,533,980 |
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 | $37,001,342 |
Over the last fiscal year, Ucross Foundation has awarded $500,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Sheridan, WY PURPOSE: LAND STEWARDSHIP | $350,000 |
Laramie, WY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $150,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Ucross Foundation has recieved totaling $500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc Billings, MT PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $250 |
Kim And Mary Kay Love Foundation Sheridan, WY PURPOSE: TO FOSTER THE CREATIVE SPIRIT OF ARTISTS AND GROUPS BY PROVIDING UNINTERRUPTED TIME, STUDIO SPACE, LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS, AND THE EXPERIENCE OF THE MAJESTIC HIGH PLAINS. | $250 |
Beg. Balance | $25,884,869 |
Earnings | $3,187,134 |
Net Contributions | $250,000 |
Other Expense | $1,042,224 |
Ending Balance | $28,279,779 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Amg Charitable Gift Foundation Greenwood Village, CO | $149,608,626 | $31,189,759 |
Faith Charitable Trust Omaha, NE | $0 | $922,113 |
Peopleforbikes Foundation Boulder, CO | $3,836,789 | $4,747,548 |
Grand Teton National Park Foundation Moose, WY | $17,490,260 | $12,374,107 |
Colorado Springs Health Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | $192,761,783 | $20,158,263 |
Community Clinics At Mrh Craig, CO | $2,546,314 | $4,871,469 |
Park City Community Foundation Park City, UT | $23,921,888 | $11,932,031 |
Pi Foundation Inc Salt Lake City, UT | $42,544,136 | $12,945,919 |
The Summit Foundation Breckenridge, CO | $22,333,564 | $6,446,939 |
Delta Dental Plan Of Colorado Foundation Inc Centennial, CO | $49,407,538 | $7,354,088 |
C G Charitable Fund Layton, UT | $64,826,313 | $12,524,297 |
The Telios Charitable Trust Colorado Springs, CO | $17,399 | $520,477 |