Wyoming Community Foundation is located in Laramie, WY. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wyoming Community Foundation employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wyoming Community 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, Wyoming Community Foundation generated $21.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $12.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.3% 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.
Since 2018, Wyoming Community Foundation has awarded 659 individual grants totaling $17,924,249. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE WHO CARE WITH THE CAUSES THAT MATTER TO BUILD A BETTER WYOMING. THE WYOMING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION WHICH
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE WYOMING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (WYCF) LARGEST PROGRAM EXPENSE RELATES TO OUR GRANTMAKING PROGRAM. WE HAVE TWO COMPETITVE GRANT CYCLES PER YEAR WHERE NON-PROFITS ARE ABLE TO APPLY ONCE A YEAR FOR FUNDING TO SUPPORT THEIR PROJECT OR ORGANIZATION IN WYOMING. GRANT AWARDS ARE PRIORITIZED AND FOCUSED ON PROGRAMS THAT SERVE OR ARE IDENTIFIED TO SUPPORT A COMMUNITY NEED, AS WELL AS HELP THE ORGANIZATION INCREASE CAPACITY TO CARRY OUT ITS MISSION. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQURIED TO SUBMIT A FINAL REPORT AT THE END OF THE 12 MONTH GRANT PERIOD.
THE WYOMING AFTERSCHOOL ALLIANCE (WYAA) WAS CREATED IN 2007 TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE QUALITY, EDUCATION-BASED OUT OF SCHOOL TIME (OST) PROGRAMS THAT POSITIVELY IMPACT WYOMING'S YOUTH AND FAMILIES. WYAA IS A LINCHPIN, CONNECTING AFTERSCHOOL PROVIDERS TO THE NECESSARY RESOURCES, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES.
WYOMING WOMEN'S FOUNDATION (WYWF); THE WYWF HAS GRANTED DOLLARS TO NONPROFITS IN WYOMING SINCE 2000. GRANTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO ORGANIZATIONS IN THE STATE THAT FIT WITHIN THE MISSION "THE WYOMING WOMEN'S FOUNDATION INVESTS IN THE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF WOMEN AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIRLS IN WYOMING." WYWF CONTINUES TO WORK TOWARDS EDUCATING ALL OF WYOMING ON THE WAGE GAP DISPARITY BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN AS WELL AS STUDIES ON WHAT IT TAKES TO BE SELF-SUFFICIENT IN WYOMING COMMUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Craig Showalter President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $285,220 |
Samin Dadelahi COO | Officer | 40 | $144,397 |
Misty Gehle CFO | Officer | 40 | $133,596 |
W Wade Beavers Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Samuelson Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Roger Mcmannis Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,187,736 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,187,736 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $10,998,722 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $7,200 |
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 | $21,534,093 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,819,143 |
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. | $563,213 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $392,088 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $877,277 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $338,638 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $10,989 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $28,407 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $4,500 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $334,112 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $76,849 |
Office expenses | $133,300 |
Information technology | $87,769 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $26,918 |
Travel | $40,973 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,266 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $57,113 |
Insurance | $28,312 |
All other expenses | $336,777 |
Total functional expenses | $12,722,485 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,171,421 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $10,824 |
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 | $863,716 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $206,537,784 |
Investments—other securities | $1,300,000 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $15,107 |
Total assets | $214,898,852 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $308,973 |
Grants payable | $2,199,929 |
Deferred revenue | $500 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $5,770,218 |
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 | $32,276,296 |
Total liabilities | $40,555,916 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $174,342,936 |
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 | $214,898,852 |
Over the last fiscal year, Wyoming Community Foundation has awarded $6,140,224 in support to 199 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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WASHAKIE COUNTY PURPOSE: Arts, Culture and Humanities | $1,009,000 |
Laramie, WY PURPOSE: Environment and Animals | $377,024 |
Worland, WY PURPOSE: Arts, Culture and Humanities | $227,918 |
Laramie, WY PURPOSE: Public, Societal Benefit | $189,529 |
Lusk, WY PURPOSE: Education | $142,116 |
Weatherford, TX PURPOSE: Human Services | $100,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Wyoming Community Foundation has recieved totaling $278,685.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Hughes Charitable Foundation Jackson, WY PURPOSE: RESTRICTED: BUILDING ADVOCACY CAPACITY FOR WYOMING WOMEN'S FOUNDATION | $232,685 |
The Wilson Family Foundation High Point, NC PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $45,000 |
Isaly Dairy-Charitable Trust 9550-2 Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Beg. Balance | $113,233,776 |
Earnings | $22,855,315 |
Admin Expense | $1,559,382 |
Net Contributions | $4,810,503 |
Grants | $3,443,209 |
Ending Balance | $135,897,003 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Omaha Community Foundation Donor Directed Depository Omaha, NE | $49,176,399 | $38,155,808 |
Nebraska Community Foundation Lincoln, NE | $227,749,373 | $20,781,363 |
Community Foundation Of Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | $113,990,661 | $47,502,372 |
Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc Sioux Falls, SD | $264,068,911 | $59,923,672 |
Rose Community Foundation Denver, CO | $325,610,267 | $15,145,306 |
Lincoln Community Foundation Inc Lincoln, NE | $161,472,860 | $29,470,305 |
The Community Foundation Of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $90,613,858 | $42,536,089 |
Aspen Community Foundation Basalt, CO | $62,511,754 | $28,301,426 |
Impact Charitable Denver, CO | $10,724,494 | $21,202,015 |
Jewishcolorado Denver, CO | $81,767,824 | $13,645,129 |
The Community Foundation Boulder, CO | $79,799,287 | $19,282,047 |
Wyoming Community Foundation Laramie, WY | $214,898,852 | $21,534,093 |