Cheyenne Frontier Days Inc
While preserving more than a century of western heritage, Cheyenne Frontier Days will strive to continually explore and implement new endeavors that provide an unforgettable and unique experience to its guests. Cheyenne Frontier Days, "the daddy of 'em all", is the premier western celebration in the world.
Cheyenne Frontier Days Inc at a glance
In short: Cheyenne Frontier Days Inc gave $2.1M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $358K), mostly in Wyoming. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,147,805
- +1947.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $357,968
- +2289.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $32,900
- Total assets
- $46,795,384
- +17.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Cheyenne Frontier Days Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cheyenne Carriage Collection ($2.0M). Together the top 6 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 24 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Cheyenne Frontier Days Inc gives
- Giving grew 1720% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2019) to $2.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne Carriage Collection Cheyenne, WY | General Support | $2,004,250 |
| Cheyenne Tennis Association Cheyenne, WY | General Support | $55,000 |
| CFD Old West Museum Cheyenne, WY | General Support | $49,799 |
| University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | Rodeo Athlete Scholarships | $16,000 |
| Laramie County School District #1 Lunch Program Cheyenne, WY | School Lunch Debt Relief | $12,756 |
| Johnson County Fire Relief Fund Buffalo, WY | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,795,384 | $26,836,258 | $23,328,652 | $2,147,805 | 6 | $2,563,294 |
| 2023 | $39,902,455 | $25,476,627 | $20,834,247 | $104,881 | 7 | $153,006 |
| 2022 | $33,595,467 | $21,389,882 | $18,797,514 | $93,324 | 5 | $-865,817 |
| 2021 | $31,016,567 | $28,437,784 | $18,068,600 | $118,031 | 3 | $163,315 |
| 2020 | $22,539,597 | $2,753,018 | $4,605,447 | $218,150 | 3 | $1,248,154 |
| 2019 | $26,568,119 | $16,396,176 | $15,289,488 | $23,255 | 3 | $235,214 |
About Cheyenne Frontier Days Inc
Based on IRS filings
Cheyenne Frontier Days Inc is a public charity, based in Cheyenne, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $46.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $2.1M. Net investment income was $2.6M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cheyenne Frontier Days Inc is led by Tom Hirsig, Chief Executive Officer since 2021 (on filings since 2019); 7 of 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tom Hirsig
Chief Executive Officer
CEO → Chief Executive Officer, 2021
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$251K (2019) → $414K (2024)
Jerry Ciz
Chairman & Past Vice Chairman
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice Chairman, Former Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
Vice Chairman, Former Secretary & Treasurer → Chairman & Past Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Vossler
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Allen
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Martin
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tad Herz
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
Director → Secretary, Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Mathews
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Berry
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tara Nethercott
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Kelly
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Zabka
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeannie Gebhart
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$108K (2021) → $148K (2024)
Jim Wilkinson
Employee
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$157K (2021) → $150K (2024)
Nicole Gamst
Employee
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$107K (2023) → $120K (2024)
Barb Robertson
Employee
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$103K (2024)
Randy Rhodes
Employee
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$103K (2024)
Tim Allen
Employee
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$115K (2024)
Hans Ritschard
Past Chairman
Chairman & Former Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Past Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Kay Hill
Vice Chairman, Past Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice Chairman, Past Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Doug Finch (2019–2023) — Former Vice Chairman
- Former: John Contos (2019–2023) — General Chairman
- Former: Larry Kehl (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Rick Schum (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Todd Bishop (2019–2023) — Former Chairman
- Former: Jimmy Dean Siler (2019–2022) — General Chairman
- Former: Larry Sutherland (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Renee Middleton (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Darin Westby (2019–2020) — Chairman
- Former: Pat Moffett (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Bill Cole (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $414K, to Tom Hirsig (Chief Executive Officer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Cheyenne Frontier Days Inc
How much does Cheyenne Frontier Days Inc give each year?
Cheyenne Frontier Days Inc gave $2.1M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $105K across 7 grants.
What is Cheyenne Frontier Days Inc's typical grant size?
Cheyenne Frontier Days Inc's median grant in 2024 was $32,900, and its average grant was $357,968, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Cheyenne Frontier Days Inc give grants?
Cheyenne Frontier Days Inc gives mostly in Wyoming: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cheyenne, WY (4 grants).
Does Cheyenne Frontier Days Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Cheyenne Frontier Days Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Cheyenne Frontier Days Inc's largest grantees?
Cheyenne Frontier Days Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Cheyenne Carriage Collection ($2,004,250), Cheyenne Tennis Association ($55,000) and CFD Old West Museum ($49,799), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cheyenne Frontier Days Inc?
Cheyenne Frontier Days Inc reported $46.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $26.8M.
What is Cheyenne Frontier Days Inc's EIN?
Cheyenne Frontier Days Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0297781. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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