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
No grants recorded for .
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 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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