Wyoming Wool Growers Association
- Assets
- $491.9k
- Revenue
- $606.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Casper, WY
- Founding
- 01/1953
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 83-0157470
Organization Overview
Wyoming Wool Growers Association is located in Casper, WY. The organization was established in 1953. According to its NTEE Classification (K28) the organization is classified as: Farm Bureaus & Granges, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Wyoming Wool Growers Association employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wyoming Wool Growers Association is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Wyoming Wool Growers Association generated $606.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $528.8k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.4% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION AND PURPOSE OF THE WYOMING WOOL GROWERS ASSOCIATION (WWGA) IS TO ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF THE WOOL PRODUCING AND SHEEP GROWING INDUSTRY; TO BRING ABOUT THE BETTERMENT OF THE CONDITIONS OF THOSE ENGAGED IN THE LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY, INCLUDING THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE GRADE OF THEIR PRODUCTS, THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HIGHER DEGREE OF EFFICIENCY IN THE INDUSTRY, THE CULTIVATION AND PROMOTION OF COOPERATION AMONG ALL PERSONS WITHIN THE STATE OF WYOMING, ENGAGED, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY IN THE WOOL GROWING AND SHEEP PRODUCING INDUSTRY, AND IN GENERAL TO DO ANY AND ALL THINGS THAT FURTHER THE MISSION AND PURPOSES OF THE WWGA FOR THE MUTUAL PROTECTION AND BENEFIT OF THE SHEEP AND LIVESTOCK PRODUCING COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IDENTIFY, DEVELOP, AND SECURE OPTIMUM MARKETS FOR SHEEP AND OTHER LIVESTOCK AND THEIR PRODUCTS. PROMOTE AND IMPROVE MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIVESTOCK THROUGH AN ANNUAL EVENTS, SUCH AS A RAM SALE AND RAM TEST.
OFFER WYOMING YOUTH AND LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE FLOCK PRODUCTION AND LEARN NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE INDUSTRY. EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE HISTORY OF THE SHEEP INDUSTRY IN WYOMING AS WELL AS THE VALUE ADD PRODUCTS PRODUCED FROM SHEEP AND OTHER LIVESTOCK, SUCH AS WOOL PRODUCTS, LAMB, AND OTHER USES.
OFFER SPECIAL PROJECTS AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COOPERATIVE PROJECTS WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE COLLEGAITE WOOL GROWERS ASSOCIATION, STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES SUCH AS THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, AMERICAN SHEEP INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION, AND THE WYOMING WOOL GROWERS AUXILIARY PROGRAMMING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mike Curuchet President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Cat Urbigkit Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Heather Jones Region I Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gwen Geis Region Ii Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alodie Moore Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ivan Laird Industry Director: Small F | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $66,080 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $23,817 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $89,897 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $416,306 |
| Investment income | $3,973 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $58,350 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $6,654 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$1,486 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $606,505 |
| 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. | $56,541 |
| 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 | $145 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,510 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,500 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,253 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,634 |
| Office expenses | $14,343 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,177 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $26,305 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,519 |
| Insurance | $8,074 |
| All other expenses | $8,164 |
| Total functional expenses | $528,820 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $134,888 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $33,846 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $4,184 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $78,455 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $204,306 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $36,218 |
| Total assets | $491,897 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $17,281 |
| 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 | $17,281 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $474,616 |
| 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 | $491,897 |