Western Governors Foundation
- Assets
- $389.3k
- Revenue
- $260.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 08/1985
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 74-2368923
Organization Overview
Western Governors Foundation is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Governors Foundation 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 06/2023, Western Governors Foundation generated $260.0k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $145.5k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 54.7% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE WESTERN GOVERNORS' FOUNDATION IS THE PHILANTHROPIC ARM OF THE WESTERN GOVERNORS' ASSOCIATION. FOCUSING ON YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND THE ARTS, THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING UPON THE LEGACY OF THE WESTERN GOVERNORS' THROUGH CHARITABLE WORKS IN OUR REGION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WGF CONTINUES TO ADMINISTER THE "CELEBRATE THE WEST HIGH SCHOOL ART COMPETITION", A REGIONAL COMPETITION OPEN TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MEMBER STATES OF THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION. CELEBRATE THE WEST CHALLENGES STUDENTS TO CREATE 2D ARTWORKS INSPIRED BY THEIR STATE.
WGF ANNOUNCED THE LAUNCH OF THE "WESTERN GOVERNORS' LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE" (WGLI) IN JUNE 2021. WGLI IS DESIGNED TO RECOGNIZE AND REWARD THE EFFECTIVE EXERCISE OF LEADERSHIP ACROSS THE WEST AND PROMOTE ITS DEVELOPMENT. ONE YOUNG ADULT PER MEMBER STATE WILL BE CHOSEN PER YEAR TO ATTEND A LEADERSHIP FORUM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James Ogsbury President | Trustee | 10 | $50,000 |
Dennis Daugaard Chairman Of The Board Of Directors | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Sandoval Vice Chairman Of The Board Of Directors | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Steve Bullock Member - Board Of Directors | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Governor David Ige Member - Board Of Directors | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Mead Member - Board Of Directors | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $15,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $245,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $260,000 |
| 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 | $260,000 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $2,549 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,255 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $111,371 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $30,311 |
| Total functional expenses | $145,486 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $389,309 |
| 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 | $389,309 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $63,599 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $63,599 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $325,710 |
| 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 | $389,309 |