Wyoming Governor's Residence Foundation
The Wyoming Governor's Residence Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Established in October 1989, the foundation operates to enhance the Wyoming Governor's Residence and support the initiatives of the First Spouse. The organization is headquartered at 5001 Central Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82009.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
-3.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$473K
+57.9% YoY
Grant Count
56
+55.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+1.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To enhance the Wyoming Governor's Residence and support the initiatives of the First Spouse.
The foundation operates two primary programs:
Enhancement of the Wyoming Governor's Residence — Direct support for improvements and maintenance of the Governor's Residence facility.
Wyoming Hunger Initiative — A statewide anti-hunger program that serves children, families, seniors, and veterans across Wyoming. The initiative works to prevent food insecurity by increasing awareness, supporting local anti-hunger organizations, and fostering collaboration through innovative programs. The Wyoming Hunger Initiative provides infrastructure grants for equipment and projects, along with funding for emergency, summer, and holiday meal programs to strengthen communities and anti-hunger organizations.
Grantmaking
In fiscal year 2024, the foundation distributed $774,321 in total giving. The foundation supports faith-based organizations, religious nonprofits, food pantries, and Christian nonprofits, with a particular emphasis on hunger relief and food security initiatives.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation operates statewide throughout Wyoming, with the Wyoming Hunger Initiative serving a wide audience across the state.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $2,312,537
- Total Revenue: $1,116,268
- Total Expenses: $1,187,945
- Net Income: -$71,677
- Total Liabilities: $0
Notable revenue sources include contributions, which represent 97.1% of total revenue.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,312,537 | $2,384,214 | $2,021,330 |
| Revenue | $1,116,268 | $1,263,649 | $1,148,413 |
| Expenses | $1,187,945 | $900,765 | $867,232 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $33,967 | $23,144 | $3,258 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
169 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Food Bank Sweetwater County ($21,200), Element Church ($11,600), Pinedale Community Food Basket ($11,420).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AFTON FOOD PANTRY AFTON, WY | FOOD, MEAL, AND/OR INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT | $6,583 |
| BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK-GILLETTE GILLETTE, WY | FOOD, MEAL, AND/OR INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT | $5,843 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF CHEYENNE CHEYENNE, WY | FOOD, MEAL, AND/OR INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT | $9,000 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF DOUGLAS DOUGLAS, WY | FOOD, MEAL, AND/OR INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT | $9,500 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF SWEETWATER CO ROCK SPRINGS, WY | FOOD, MEAL, AND/OR INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| CASPER NAZARENE CHURCH FOOD BANK CASPER, WY | FOOD, MEAL, AND/OR INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT | $6,250 |
| CENTIBLE NUTRITION NATRONA COUNTY CASPER, WY | FOOD, MEAL, AND/OR INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT | $8,500 |
| CITY PARK CHURCH OF CASPER CASPER, WY | FOOD, MEAL, AND/OR INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT | $8,180 |
| CODY COUNCIL OF AGING INC CODY, WY | FOOD, MEAL, AND/OR INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT | $8,750 |
| COMMUNITY BAK-PAK PROGRAM PINEDALE, WY | FOOD, MEAL, AND/OR INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT | $5,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jennie Gordon serves as Principal Officer of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN SAMUELSON | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KATHRYN BOSWELL | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| LAURIE BOX | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JENNIE GORDON | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOANN SKEIM-TRUE | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALFRIEDA GONZALES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANNEMARIE PICARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ASHLEE LUNDVALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANIELLE MCNIVEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEB WENDTLAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DIANE ASAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LYNN KIRKBRIDE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATY GIERAU | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUSIE VON AHRENS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Wyoming Governor's Residence Foundation fund?
**Mission:** To enhance the Wyoming Governor's Residence and support the initiatives of the First Spouse. The foundation operates two primary programs: 1. **Enhancement of the Wyoming Governor's Residence** — Direct support for improvements and maintenance of the Governor's Residence facility. 2. **Wyoming Hunger Initiative** — A statewide anti-hunger program that serves children, families, seniors, and veterans across Wyoming. The initiative works to prevent food insecurity by increasing aware…
How do I apply for a grant from Wyoming Governor's Residence Foundation?
In fiscal year 2024, the foundation distributed $774,321 in total giving. The foundation supports faith-based organizations, religious nonprofits, food pantries, and Christian nonprofits, with a particular emphasis on hunger relief and food security initiatives.
Where does Wyoming Governor's Residence Foundation make grants?
The foundation operates statewide throughout Wyoming, with the Wyoming Hunger Initiative serving a wide audience across the state.
What size grants does Wyoming Governor's Residence Foundation award?
In 2024, Wyoming Governor's Residence Foundation awarded 56 grants totaling $473K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Wyoming Governor's Residence Foundation's EIN?
Wyoming Governor's Residence Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2543531. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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