Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum is located in Cheyenne, WY. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum 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, Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $874.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.7% 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:
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THE CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS OLD WEST MUSEUM IS DEDICATED TO CULTIVATE A RICH EDUCATIONAL SPACE FOR THE DIVERSE, INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY SERVED BY, AND ROOTED IN, THE AMERICAN WESTERN LEGACY OF CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS OLD WEST MUSEUM IS ONE OF THE REGION'S PREMIER YEAR-ROUND CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS. MAJOR EVENTS, EXHIBITIONS AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: -ORIGINS AND HISTORY OF CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS -CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS HALL OF FAME -ONE OF THE NATION'S LARGEST COLLECTIONS OF CARRIAGES -CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS -MUSEUM RESEARCH CENTER -VISITING EXHIBITIONS, HISTORIC CLOTHING AND ARTIFACT COLLECTIONS -ANNUAL GALA FUNDRAISER -THE CARRIAGE BALL -ANNUAL CHILDREN'S EVENTS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Morgan Marks Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $53,375 |
Fred Emerich President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kay Lynn Bestol Past Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dean Dexter Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Harvey Deselms Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dan Buchan Past Treasur | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $49,430 |
Fundraising events | $109,012 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $384,882 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $701,158 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $52,609 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,244,482 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $174,090 |
Investment income | $45,366 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $30,350 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $200,506 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $50,478 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,745,272 |
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. | $53,375 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,540 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $369,380 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $95,591 |
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 | $35,675 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $10,095 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $68,805 |
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 | $117,089 |
Insurance | $19,177 |
All other expenses | $22,180 |
Total functional expenses | $874,680 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $526,478 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $561,564 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $11,355 |
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 | $6,180 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $23,675 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $539,813 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $2,784,408 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,453,473 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $30,351 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $11,226 |
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 | $41,577 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,510,792 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,901,104 |
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 | $4,453,473 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum has recieved totaling $176,726.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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American Gift Fund Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $100,000 |
Cheyenne Frontier Days Inc Cheyenne, WY PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $52,031 |
Wyoming Humanities Council Laramie, WY PURPOSE: For public humanities programs | $13,495 |
Mary H Storer Foundation Cheyenne, WY PURPOSE: GENERAL USE | $10,000 |
Zimmerman Family Foundation Casper, WY PURPOSE: PROGRAM ASSISTANCE | $1,000 |
Joannides Family Foundation Cheyenne, WY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $200 |
Beg. Balance | $1,105,737 |
Earnings | $11,724 |
Ending Balance | $1,117,461 |
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Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum Cheyenne, WY | $4,453,473 | $1,745,272 |