Congressional Award Foundation is located in Cheyenne, WY. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (W70) the organization is classified as: Leadership Development, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Congressional Award Foundation employed 2 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Congressional Award 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 09/2023, Congressional Award Foundation generated $258.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $309.3k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.5% 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:
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OUR ORGANIZATION PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED, STATE-SPECIFIC SUPPORT TO ANY YOUNG PERSON IN WYOMING WHO IS WORKING TOWARDS THEIR MEDAL. WITH ENCOURAGEMENT FROM STAFF, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND THE U.S. DELEGATION FOR WYOMING, YOUNG PEOPLE DEVELOP HABITS OF SERVICE AND GROWTH, AND A LIFETIME OF COMMUNITY SERVICE IS GAINED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE CONGRESSIONAL AWARD PROGRAM IS OPEN TO ALL WYOMING YOUTH AGES 13 TO 23, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY, CIRCUMSTANCE, OR SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS. THERE IS NO MINIMUM GRADE POINT AVERAGE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE, AND THE PROGRAM EASILY ACCOMMODATES THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS OR DISABILITIES.WHAT IS SPECIAL AND UNIQUE ABOUT PURSUING THE AWARD IN WYOMING, IS THAT OUR PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR ADVISORS HAVE A TEAM TO SUPPORT AND CELEBRATE THEM AS THEY WORK TOWARD EARNING A BRONZE, SILVER, OR GOLD MEDAL IN THE AWARD PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY, THE WYOMING CONGRESSIONAL AWARD COUNCIL:1. HOSTS A STATE MEDALIST CEREMONY TO HONOR OUR MEDALISTS EVERY SPRING2. AWARDS EACH WYOMING GOLD MEDALIST A $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP TO ANY PLACE OF FURTHER EDUCATION OR TRADE3. HOSTS GROUP ACTIVITIES FOR WYOMING GOLD MEDALISTS AND THEIR GUESTS WHILE IN WASHINGTON, D.C., FOR THE GOLD MEDAL SUMMIT ONCE A YOUNG PERSON HAS REGISTERED, GOALS WILL BE SET IN FOUR PROGRAM AREASVOLUNTARY PUBLIC SERVICE, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL FITNESS, AND EXPEDITION. THE PARTICIPANT THEN BEGINS TO LOG HOURS BEFORE TURNING IN THEIR RECORD BOOKS. 1. EARNING THE AWARD IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO GET INVOLVED IN THEIR COMMUNITY, INVEST TIME IN THE ACTIVITIES THEY ALREADY ENJOY, AND EXPLORE NEW THINGS THEY HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO TRY. 2. EACH MEDAL JOURNEY IS UNIQUE, AND THAT IS WHAT WE LOVE MOST ABOUT THE PROGRAM. 3. THEIR GOALS, THEIR PACE, THEIR CHOICE TO WORK TOWARD THE AWARD ON THEIR OWN OR WITH FRIENDS EACH PIECE OF THE AWARD STORY IS THEIRS TO CREATE!
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michelle Butler President (current) / Secretary (former) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Patrick Thomas Director (current) / President (former) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marianna Pizzato Vice President (current) / Director (former) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bob Tarantola Vice President (former) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Williams Treasurer (current) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kelly Pascal Gould Treasurer (former) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $226,058 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $12,629 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $238,687 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,250 |
Investment income | $48,054 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$48,619 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $16,897 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $258,316 |
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. | $12,500 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $88,788 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,197 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $22,971 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $689 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,115 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,600 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $31,905 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $8,260 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $42,456 |
Office expenses | $1,586 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $17,826 |
Travel | $10,176 |
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 | $6,510 |
Total functional expenses | $309,327 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $53,487 |
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 | $1,053,180 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,106,667 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,630 |
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 | $3,630 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,103,037 |
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 | $1,106,667 |