Western Futures Fund Inc is located in Sheridan, WY. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Futures Fund Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
Since 2022, Western Futures Fund Inc has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $2,972,750. 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
TO RAISE AND DEPLOY PHILANTHROPIC CAPITAL TO STRENGTHEN CIVIL SOCIETY AND PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CIVIL SOCIETY PORTFOLIO - GRANTS AND OTHER SUPPORT FOR CIVIC SECTION ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO KEEP THE GENERAL PUBLIC EDUCATED, INFORMED AND ENGAGED ON PUBLIC POLICY MATTERS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES.
PUBLIC LEADERSHIP PORTFOLIO - GRANTS AND OTHER SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO RECRUIT AND TRAIN INDIVIDUALS AS PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS.
ADVOCACY PORTFOLIO - GRANTS AND OTHER SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONS EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON RELEVANT LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michael Hennesy President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeremy Krones Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christopher Hirsch Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
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 | $3,427,850 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,427,850 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $6 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
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 | $3,427,856 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,977,750 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $14,669 |
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 | $56,250 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $761 |
Information technology | $698 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $219 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $159 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,280 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,055,786 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $342,070 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $30,000 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $372,070 |
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 | $372,070 |
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 | $372,070 |
Over the last fiscal year, Western Futures Fund Inc has awarded $2,972,750 in support to 14 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
BETTER WYOMING PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $20,000 |
WILD MONTANA ACTION FUND PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $30,000 |
VOTES IDAHO CORPORATION PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $486,750 |
WESTERN STATES STRATEGIES PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $13,500 |
UTAH LEADS PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $370,000 |
WYOMING WAY PAC PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $110,000 |