Inviting Wyoming to explore the ideas and stories that shape us.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.0M
+9.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$259K
+170.7% YoY
Grant Count
29
+190.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-6.6% YoY
About Wyoming Humanities Council
Based on IRS filings
Wyoming Humanities Council is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in LARAMIE, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 29 grants totaling $259K. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,017,171 | $926,458 | $884,648 |
| Revenue | $1,221,388 | $1,263,709 | $1,555,899 |
| Expenses | $1,273,176 | $1,250,092 | $1,694,092 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $9,648 | $17,790 | $22,020 |
| 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
163 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Wyoming Humanities Council
Community Culture Grant
Wyoming Humanities Council
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Event Sponsorship Grant
Wyoming Humanities Council
Amount
Up to US $2,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Indian Education for All Stipends & Travel Grant
Wyoming Humanities Council
Amount
Up to US $550
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Heritage Center University of Wyoming ($24,984), Central Wyoming College Foundation-Jackson ($17,000), Wyoming Symphony Orchestra ($12,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Heritage Center University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | For public humanities programs | $24,984 |
| Central Wyoming College Foundation-Jackson Jackson, WY | For public humanities programs | $17,000 |
| Wyoming Symphony Orchestra Casper, WY | For public humanities programs | $12,000 |
| Buffalo Bill Memorial Association Cody, WY | For public humanities programs | $10,000 |
| Casper College Humanities Festival Casper, WY | For public humanities programs | $10,000 |
| Jackson Hole Trout Unlimited Jackson, WY | For public humanities programs | $10,000 |
| Laramie Public Art Coalition Laramie, WY | For public humanities programs | $10,000 |
| Sue Jorgensen Library Foundation Casper, WY | For public humanities programs | $10,000 |
| Wind River Community Alliance Jackson, WY | For public humanities programs | $10,000 |
| Wyoming National Guard Historical Society Cheyenne, WY | For public humanities programs | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milward Simpson | Chair-elect | 1 | — |
| Frederick Schmechel | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Dr Scott Henkel | Ex Officio | 1 | — |
| Dr Maggi Maier Murdock | Board member | 1 | — |
| Chad Banks | Board member | 1 | — |
| Cystal C'Bearing | Board member | 1 | — |
| David Wills | Board member | 1 | — |
| Diana Enzi | Board member | 1 | — |
| Jeremy Johnston | Board member (thru June 2024) | 1 | — |
| Kari Cooper | Board member | 1 | — |
| Liisa Anselmi-Dalton | Board member | 1 | — |
| Lisa Steele | Board member | 1 | — |
| Robert Mason | Board member | 1 | — |
| Scotty Ratliff | Board member | 1 | — |
| Sheila Bush | Board member | 1 | — |
| Stacy Stebner | Board member | 1 | — |
| Wendy Martinez | Board member | 1 | — |
| Kristi Wallen | Board member | 1 | — |
| Terri Lesley | Board member | 1 | — |
| Shawn Reese | Executive Director | 40 | $91,838 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wyoming Humanities Council?
Wyoming Humanities Council is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in LARAMIE, WY. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Wyoming Humanities Council?
As of 2024, Wyoming Humanities Council holds $1.0M in total assets with $1.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 29 grants totaling $259K in 2024.
Where does Wyoming Humanities Council operate?
Wyoming Humanities Council has awarded grants in California, Kansas, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
What size grants does Wyoming Humanities Council award?
In 2024, Wyoming Humanities Council awarded 29 grants totaling $259K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Wyoming Humanities Council's EIN?
Wyoming Humanities Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0219852. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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