Wyoming Natural Resource Foundation is located in Cheyenne, WY. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wyoming Natural Resource 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 06/2022, Wyoming Natural Resource Foundation generated $39.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (23.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $301.8k during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Wyoming Natural Resource Foundation has awarded 21 individual grants totaling $1,539,419. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE, MAINTAIN, AND ASSIST INFORMATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH PROJECTS RELATED TO NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PURPOSE OF THE GARY BEACH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IS TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO COMPLETE MAJORS IN THE ACADEMIC MAJOR OF: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES, WATER RESOURCES, RANGELAND ECOLOGY, WATERSHED MANAGEMENT, OR A RELATED FIELD. PREFERENCE GIVEN TO STUDENTS INTENDING TO LIVE AND WORK IN WYOMING IN ONE OF THESE FIELDS.
TO PROMOTE AND ASSIST EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC WORK CONCERNING CONSERVATION DISTRICT PROGRAMS IN THE CONSERVATION, MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENT, AND WISE USE OF LAND, SOIL, WATER, TREES, VEGETATION, WILDLIFE, OPEN-SPACE, AND OTHER RENEWABLE NATURAL RESOURCES.
THE GROUNDWATER EDUCATION PROGRAM INCREASE HOMEOWNER/LANDOWNER AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF PROPER SITING, PERMITTING, AND DRILLING OF DOMESTIC WATER WELLS, WATER WELL MONITORING, LOCAL GROUNDWATER PROTECTION
A DIVERSION STRUCTURE THAT SPLITS ROCK CREEK AND DRY CREEK WAS BUILT IN 1954 TO DIVERT IRRIGATION WATER FROM ROCK CREEK INTO DRY CREEK WAS REBUILT. THE PROJECT DIRECTLY AFFECTED THE WATER INTAKE FACILITY FOR THE TOWN OF ROCK RIVER THAT IS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 270 FEET DOWNSTREAM OF THE DIVERSION STRUCTURE ON THE ROCK CREEK SIDE. THIS PROJECT PROVIDES PROTECTION OF THE MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY, MORE STABLE IRRIGATION WATER FLOW FOR THE WATER USERS, AND MORE EFFICIENT WATER DELIVERY FOR FISHERY AND WETLANDS. THIS DIVERSION STRUCTURE IS A FISH FRIENDLY PASSAGE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jack Berger Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Levi Clark Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kelly Crane Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Wayne Garman President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Hageman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Lovett Director | 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 | $60,392 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $60,392 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $6,150 |
Investment income | $80 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$27,172 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $39,450 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $20,000 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,100 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,000 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $336 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $1,450 |
All other expenses | $5,120 |
Total functional expenses | $301,805 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $83,288 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $270,351 |
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 | $163,468 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $517,107 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $159,255 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $357,852 |
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 | $517,107 |
Over the last fiscal year, Wyoming Natural Resource Foundation has awarded $37,111 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING SPORTS PROPERTIES PURPOSE: ENCANA 1 - GROUNDWATER EDUCATION | $7,350 |
HILTON GARDEN INN PURPOSE: 319 GRANT | $8,022 |
WYOMING ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS PURPOSE: 319 GRANT | $15,888 |
WYOMING STATE FAIR ENDOWMENT PURPOSE: DONATIONS | $5,851 |