Better Wyoming
- Assets
- $86.1k
- Revenue
- $50.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Laramie, WY
- Founding
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 47-3490919
Organization Overview
Better Wyoming is located in Laramie, WY. According to its NTEE Classification (W24) the organization is classified as: Citizen Participation, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Better Wyoming employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Better Wyoming is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Better Wyoming generated $50.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (62.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $115.9k during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BETTER WYOMING WORKS TO EDUCATE, ORGANIZE, AND MOBILZE WYOMING RESIDENTS ON BEHALF OF STATEWIDE CHANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO EDUCATE AND PROTECT WORKING FAMILIES, WYOMING COMMUNITIES, AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS THROUGH CHANING ECONOMIC CONDITIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nate Martin Director | Officer | 40 | $58,311 |
Erin Barkley Treasurer | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Elizabeth Storer Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Grace Cannon Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Mike Geraci Chair | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Adam Croft Secretary | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $13,750 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $36,785 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $50,535 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $50,535 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $83,485 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,351 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $6,787 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,807 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $10,638 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,052 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $5,924 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,475 |
| Travel | $136 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $115,934 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $86,113 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $86,113 |
| 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 | $511 |
| Total liabilities | $511 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $85,602 |
| 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 | $86,113 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Better Wyoming has recieved totaling $288,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
George B Storer Foundation Inc Jackson, WY PURPOSE: GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT | $260,000 |
George B Storer Foundation Inc Jackson, WY PURPOSE: WYOMING NARRATIVE PROJECT | $18,000 |
Wyoming Community Foundation Laramie, WY PURPOSE: Education | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Family Policy Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | $1,094,519 | $2,435,770 |
Equality State Policy Center Laramie, WY | $313,374 | $449,790 |
Federation Of State Conservation Voter Leagues Inc Boise, ID | $696,643 | $424,873 |
Citizens Involvement Council Pierre, SD | $440,754 | $250,288 |
Big Sky Fifty Five Plus Helena, MT | $24,814 | $212,505 |
Federation Of State Conservation Voter Leagues Inc Helena, MT | $492,998 | $396,281 |
Mormon Women For Ethical Government Foundation Riverton, UT | $52,990 | $0 |
Colorado Coalition For Independent Work Denver, CO | $53,839 | $0 |
New Era Colorado Action Fund Boulder, CO | $565,038 | $403,870 |
Citizen Soldier Connection Colorado Springs, CO | $84,466 | $0 |
Better Wyoming Laramie, WY | $86,113 | $50,535 |
Engage Idaho Inc Boise, ID | $75,051 | $173,933 |