BUILDING A BETTER

WYOMING 2017 ANNUAL REPORT Staff Dear Friends, Craig Showalter Year after year I write this introduction. Each President/CEO time I feel more grateful for the generosity of Samin Dadelahi Wyomingites just like you. You amaze me. Chief Operating Officer So much good was accomplished across Misty Gehle Wyoming and in your community in 2017. Chief Financial Officer Each success was made possible because Sarah Chapman you supported the work we do. We hope this Director of Philanthropy annual report, full of feel-good stories, lets Kathleen Chick you see the impact you made. Scholarship and Communication Coordinator Because of you, the Wyoming Community Foundation is building a better Wyoming. We’re travelling the state with a mission of helping nonprofits Susan Day and connecting donors to the causes they care most about. Nonprofits feel Office Manager the impact of your generosity. Wyoming feels it too. Mandy Fabel Assoc. Director of Thank you so much for all you do for us, and for Wyoming! Philanthropy (2017) My sincerest gratitude, Vickery Fales Hall Director of Donor Relations Crystal Mayfield Grant Coordinator (2017)

Anita Roman McLaughlin Craig Showalter, President Program Associate Wyoming Community Foundation Vickie Quisenberry Database Specialist Micah Richardson Director of Communication Kate Smith Event Coordinator Linda Barton Director, WY Afterschool Alliance Erin Harvey Program Coordinator, WY Afterschool Alliance (2017) Kate Foster Program Coordinator, WY Afterschool Alliance Rebekah Smith Director, WY Women’s Foundation Tony Woodell Director, WY Wildlife Foundation

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Home Away from Home – Jason’s Friends...... 2 Trouble on Whiskey Mountain – Natl. Big Horn Sheep Interpretive Center...... 4 Making it on Her Own – Wyoming Women’s Foundation...... 6 Connecting Locally – Wyoming Community Foundation Local Boards...... 8 Afterschool Turns Things Around – Wyoming Afterschool Alliance...... 10 Little Critters, Big Impact: Wyoming Wildlife Foundation’s ...... 12 Butler Wyoming Non-game Species Fund The Verdict’s In: Court is Cool – Wyoming Judicial Learning Center...... 14 Western Giving - French Creek Endowment Fund...... 16 Legacy, Key Club and President’s Circle Members...... 17 2017 Grantmaking...... 18 Our Wonderful Volunteer Board Members...... 19 Hot Tamale Louie (Fiscal Sponsorship)...... 20 Race in Wyoming: Wyoming KIDS COUNT...... 22 Financials...... 23 Annual Fund Donors...... 24 All Other Funds’ Donors...... 26 Memorial and Honors...... 31 Not Your Father’s Library...... 34

WYOMING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 1 Home Away from Home erek’s mom has wished for a long time that her The space made a world of difference to the Augustins son could have a normal life. and now it will make a difference to so many other Derek’s first treatment started in Denver. Wyoming families. Treatments seemed to work, and they eventually Bonds that Last a Lifetime headed back to Laramie, cancer-free. Brent’s Place is comfortable and welcoming. It’s also Derek Augustin, a second grader at the time, relapsed as close to sterile as living quarters can get. Each room twice more. Eventually, he and his family would be has its own ventilation system. There are no carpets and long-term visitors to the Children’s the couches are leather. All surfaces Hospital in Aurora. There, Derek can be easily cleaned. A must for kids would receive stem cell transplants for like Derek. his neuroblastoma. It was also so much more for Derek and The transplants required Derek be other families staying there. Shared watched closely. His immune system recreational spaces let families get to was vulnerable, and he could easily know one another. become sick. Derek and his family “Nobody stares at you because you’re stayed in Denver for five months as he bald or have a feeding tube or wear a got treatment. mask,” says Lisa as she thinks back on His mom, Lisa, explained that because her son’s experience. he was so vulnerable, the family could She shares that the families would come hardly go anywhere. together to watch a movie, play games or “At times, it was horrible,” said talk. They quickly bonded. Derek became Lisa. “We were so antsy and ready Derek enjoys some time outdoors, very close with a boy from Casper. cancer-free! to get out.” Lisa believes families at Brent’s Place One thing made it bearable though: Jason’s Friends at have stayed connected because of the shared experience. Brent’s Place. “You just know what others are going through. You both Jason’s Friends is a statewide nonprofit based in Casper. view life a bit differently.” They support non-medical needs of families of kids Thanks to you, Jason’s Friends has created a safe, with cancer. welcoming place for Wyoming families dealing with Because of you, the Wyoming Community Foundation the worst. made a grant to Jason’s Friends. The grant means families As for Derek’s health? This is his longest remission. like the Augustins now have a special living space He’s been cancer-free for a year and a half now. His mom available to them at Brent’s Place in Denver. hopes this means a return to a more normal life soon!

The space made a world of difference to the Augustins and now will make a difference to so many other Wyoming families.

2 2017 ANNUAL REPORT Derek’s experience was made just a bit easier because of Brent’s Place.

STATS&FACTS

Funded by Number of apartment In just seven months, Walking distance WYCF’s Grace spaces for Wyoming 3 Wyoming families to the hospital: Amspoker Fund kids at Jason’s Friends 23 have utilized minutes at Brent’s Place the space. 15

WYOMING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 3 Trouble on Whiskey Mountain

ven by Wyoming standards, Dubois is remote. If you love wildlife, you likely feel the same way. Once you wind your way to the small town A Fund for Bighorn Sheep though, chances are you’ll be rewarded. The “There are no easy answers,” says Sara, “but people here Whiskey Mountain herd of Bighorn Sheep lives are committed to finding them.” just a few miles away. They’re nearly as accessible as the local coffee shop. For the National Bighorn Sheep Interpretive Center, this means prioritizing education. Offering more opportunities The sheep have always been a part of the community. for learning and research. Creating more ‘place based’ But today, they’re facing tough times. According to education in the wild. Sara Domek, Director of the National Bighorn Sheep Interpretive Center in Dubois, disease is threatening them. Luckily, Sara and the group are getting a leg-up in reaching that goal. They created an Agency Endowed Scientists are Baffled Fund with the Wyoming Community Foundation 15 “Lambs are not surviving the summer months,” years ago. They’ve now decided they’re ready to start says Sara, “which is the time of year they should be using the funds. their strongest.” In 2017 the National Bighorn Sheep Interpretive Center A healthy herd usually has 30 lambs per 100 ewes. accepted their first grant from the fund. Grants they’ll be Last year there were only 11 per 100 ewes. If this trend able to count on each year. continues, the situation will soon be dire. Because of your support, the Wyoming Community “The community is concerned,” says Sara. “We all feel a Foundation helps nonprofits like this one create funds that sense of ownership to protect the herd.” give back. Forever.

“There are no easy answers, but people here are committed to finding them.”

4 2017 ANNUAL REPORT A sheep from the Whiskey Mountain herd leaps above the water. Photo: Bill Sancavage

STATS&FACTS National Bighorn Sheep Interpretive Center Fund $120,000 Current herd Herd population population objective $100,000 750 1,300 $80,000 Gifts to the Fund Gains Current lamb Healthy lamb $60,000 population population PER EVERY PER EVERY $40,000 11 100 EWES 30 100 EWES $20,000 Bighorn Sheep summer in the high country, making them difficult to study $0 during those months 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

WYOMING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 5 Makingon it Her Own

want the opportunity to do something that is complex For Debbi Gorski, Director of WWBC, the grant has and challenging and lets me make enough money to made a huge difference. make a living,” says Pamela T. “This grant has let us launch an expansion of our Pamela is 26. She’s been a social worker since program,” Debbie says. 2015. She enjoys the job, but the part-time work has not In fact, the IDA program has doubled because of the covered her expenses. grant. Now 20 Wyoming women can use the money to Last year, Pamela decided it was time to do further their education, build their small business or help something different. with a down payment on a house. She needed a career change, but she didn’t have the “The women who qualify are low-income. They’re money to go back to school. She started looking at learning about money,” Debbie says. “These women are available resources. Pamela learned the Wyoming learning the importance of saving. And they’re making a Women’s Business Center (WWBC) offered Individual habit of it.” Development Accounts (IDAs) – matched savings accounts – that would help her save for her education. The WWBC insists on a minimum saving period of six months. “But most women end up saving and planning Matching Money with Drive for an average of 12-18 months toward their goal,” You know that one of the surest ways to self-sufficiency Debbie says. is through education. Because of your support, in 2017 They realize how important savings are in reaching the Wyoming Women’s Foundation made a grant to the their goals. WWBC’s IDA program. It will help fund Pamela’s, and many other women’s, paths to self-sufficiency. For Pamela, the IDA program is helping her create a path to self-sufficiency. She’s learning to become a Because of your support, the Wyoming Women’s medical coder. Foundation grant has allowed more women to start an IDA to help them reach their financial goals. “Medical coding is interesting to me,” she says, “and I can make more money doing it.” “Many people, including women, have the drive to create better lives for themselves and their families,” says An interesting job that creates self-sufficiency. That is Director of the Wyoming Women’s Foundation, Rebekah exactly the kind of opportunity that your support allows Smith. “Sometimes they just need an opportunity and a the Wyoming Women’s Foundation to provide for women bit of support to get there.” in Wyoming.

“I want the opportunity to do something that is complex and challenging and lets me make enough money to make a living.”

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A PRIORITY FUND

More Wyoming women will achieve self-sufficiency because they have access to the IDA program.

STATS&FACTS

The number of Wyoming Used to determine eligibility Wages for medical coders in WY: women utilizing the for the program: WYWF’s 20 IDA program Self-Sufficiency Standard $20K-48K

WYOMING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 7 Connecting Locally for the Greatest Good

The Wyoming Community Foundation’s Local Boards, like you, love their communities. They make grant recommendations to strengthen the places we call home.

8 2017 ANNUAL REPORT Connecting Locally for the Greatest Good

Sheridan-Johnson Local Board 17 grants totaling $68,075 WYCF Advisory Highlight: A grant to the Senior Citizens Council Committees provided support for the Help at Home program, which gives assistance to more low-income seniors. BP Communities Fund: Dubois – Crowheart Local Board 18 grants totaling $54,550 2 grants totaling $177,817 Highlight: A grant to the Dubois Volunteer Fire Department allowed them to purchase rescue Gordon and Edna Sykes equipment for auto extrication, heavy rescue and Endowment Fund: life safety. Community members are safer because 8 grants totaling $61,910 of it! Sublette Local Board 11 grants totaling $70,320 Hazel Patterson Memorial Endowment Fund Highlight: The Sublette County Library, with a grant from the local board, installed a bike/ 7 grants totaling $41,726 skateboard repair station. Read about this unique library grant on the back cover! Kemmerer Foundation Fund Casper Area Local Board 4 grants totaling $47,092 37 grants totaling $333,150 Highlight: The Downtown Development Authority received a grant to support David St. Station. McMurry Library Endowment Fund The outdoor performance plaza is a gem in the 2 grants totaling $15,000 to public libraries and community, bringing locals and visitors together. 20 grants totaling $22,500 for education needs Rock Springs Area Local Board of library staff 9 grants totaling $33,834 Highlight: Two community batting cages are now Upton Economic Development Fund available at the Paul J. Wataha Recreation Area. The cages were made possible because of a grant made 10 grants totaling $7,737 to the Rocks Springs Girls Softball Association. Evanston Area Local Board Story Community Fund 11 grants totaling $45,800 4 grants totaling $26,000 Highlight: With a grant from the local board, the Uinta Cancer Foundation ensured those dealing with cancer were able cover their non- medical expenses.

WYOMING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 9 AfterschoolAround Turns Things atie” is only 15, but she’s already been in a lot Though it’s heartbreaking to think of a child that young of trouble. Some very serious. struggling, it happens every day. And it happens right here in Wyoming. When she was 12, Katie got caught stealing. She was caught with drugs that year too. At The good news is prevention can turn things around. 14 she was pulled over driving her uncle’s car, which One proven prevention: enrolling a child in an he’d reported stolen. This past year she was again found afterschool program. with drugs. Aftershool programs are for every kind of kid, and can be Katie’s seen the courts and spent time especially helpful for kids who doing community service. She’s been put “Families realize are struggling. on probation and even attended the Girls’ Steve Hamaker, Director of Greater School. Katie is so far down this path, that that everyone Wyoming Big Brothers Big Sisters, many do not hold out hope for her. – including the says afterschool is unique. “We can She’s on the “school-to-prison” pipeline. school and law build trust with students and families You might be wondering how Katie, and enforcement – and help bring people together on so many kids just like her got here. What their behalf. Families realize that went wrong? When did it all begin? It’s is here to help.” everyone – including the school and hard to know. But data collected over the law enforcement – is here to help.” years tells us that there are warning signs. Your support of the Wyoming Afterschool Alliance is Warning signs that if we pay attention to, might help helping curb the school-to-prison pipeline. The Wyoming change the course of Katie’s life. Afterschool Alliance hosts its juvenile justice conference A Child Struggles so Wyoming’s kids – especially those struggling – get the help they need. If you could ask Katie’s first-grade teacher if he had concerns about her when she was young, he’d likely Providers who attend the conference learn about say yes. You see, there were indicators – red flags – that strategies that work for our kids. They listen to others who showed up in her life. Even in first-grade. have implemented programs. They hear about successes and failures. “Low performance in school, chronic absenteeism, and behavior issues. When you see those signs,” says Linda The Wyoming Afterschool Alliance, like you, believes Barton, Director of the Wyoming Afterschool Alliance, no child is destined for a life in prison. Your support lets “interventions should be made.” them continue to work for each child.

STATS&FACTS Across the nation, Wyoming ranks: # in school # in suicides # in youth under court order 4 referrals to law 1 among children 2 to a detention facility or enforcement and youth residential placement

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Afterschool programs can help prevent future struggles for our kids. Photo: Shutterstock@erics

The Cost of Detention: $ per child vs. $ per child for year Number of kids 9,660 per year 800 for afterschool in afterschool 14,000 programming programs in WY

WYOMING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 11 Little Critters, Big Impact The Gary Butler Non-game Species Fund

ou’ll be quickly corrected if you ask Gary 552 Species Get a Helping Hand Butler how he hopes his newly created fund “I’m interested in the ecological web of animals and with the Wyoming Wildlife Foundation will their shared habitats – regardless of big game, game birds be used. or non-game.” “Not mine. Ours!” he says. The Butler Fund’s main purpose is habitat conservation That’s because Gary, a retired Wyoming Game and Fish and restoration, but that’s not all. It can also be used for biologist, believes Wyoming’s habitat improvements, research great outdoors belong to all of and more. us. He trusts Wyomingites like “Many of the non-game you feel the same way. species are very sensitive to Gary set up the Gary Butler environmental degradation,” says Non-game Species Fund at Gary. “Whether it’s amphibians or bald eagles, we want to be the Wyoming Wildlife aware of warning signs. These Foundation. The fund will species may very well be the ensure hundreds of non-game ‘canary in the mineshaft’, telling animals (think small critters, us there is something we need to reptiles and song birds) in be aware of,” says Gary. Wyoming continue to be a part of the landscape you love. Wyoming Toad. Photo: Flickr Sara Armstrong USFWS With help from folks like you, Gary has a goal of raising his Non-game species may not fund to at least $250,000 within the next 10 years. This receive the same limelight that an elk or bison might. In will ensure there will be money available for non-game fact, it often takes a keen eye to spot a Wyoming Toad, efforts long after we are gone. Big Brown Bat, or Hummingbird. They are equally “Wyoming is pretty unique and special. I’d like it to important to our ecosystem though. remain that way when it comes to wildlife.” “Typically,” says Gary, “non-game species have fewer Because you support the Wyoming Wildlife Foundation, advocacy groups and funding for projects.” Gary, and folks just like you are working together to Gary wants to change that. sustain Wyoming’s wildlife.

“Wyoming is pretty unique and special. I’d like it to remain that way when it comes to wildlife.”

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The hummingbird is just one of the non-game species that could be supported by the Butler Fund. Photo: Shutterstock@erics STATS&FACTS

As of June 2017, there were Amphibians Birds Mammals Reptiles non-game species 17 371 113 51 552 living in Wyoming (Wyoming Natural Diversity Database)

WYOMING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 13 The Verdict is in: Court is Cool magine: A room full of 20 fourth graders learning about destroying the straw home of Little Pig #1 (aka Porky) and the judicial system. Do you envision kids staring off the stick home of Little Pig #2 (aka Babe) in violation of into space? Pokes, prods and blank stares? W.S. 6-3-201 (a). If you’re watching kids explore Wyoming’s Judicial “Mr. Wolf was sentenced to six years’ incarceration as a Learning Center, you’ll find just the opposite. result of his convictions. He now appeals his convictions, In the back of the Law Library in the basement of the arguing that there was insufficient evidence to prove that Wyoming Supreme Court, there’s a room chock-full he knowingly caused the destruction of the pigs’ homes. of information. It was funded, in part, by the Wyoming Standing as the Wyoming Supreme Court, it is up to you to Community Foundation. listen to the arguments and decide whether Mr. Wolf was wrongfully convicted.” The space is bright and interactive. Timelines fill the walls and students You can feel the excitement in the room take part in activities. as two seasoned lawyers argue the case. You’ll see kids taking turns spinning “Mr. Wolf did not knowingly blow the “What does it take to become a down the house. He suffers from severe Supreme Court Justice?” wheel. allergies due to the Wyoming wind.” A few others are listening to actual “Our expert witness has testified that a Supreme Court cases over phones. sneeze cannot produce that much force.” They’ll have to decide the verdict. A Jessup Elementary student learns what it “The pigs did not hear Mr. Wolf takes to be a Supreme Court Justice. There is a line of students outside correctly. He said, ‘I’m making a cake the room. They’re waiting their turn and need only a pound,’ not ‘I’ll huff and I’ll puff and I’ll to don a robe and bang a gavel. blow your house down.’” In these moments, each child finds the judicial system After hearing the two sides, the kids, aware of this heavy approachable. Cool, even. responsibility, lay down their judgement to uphold the Students quickly realize the judicial branch is anything but conviction of the wolf. boring. They also get to see it in action by taking part in a Thanks to donors like you, children in Wyoming have the very serious trial. chance to visit the Judicial Learning Center and be a part of A Lofty Decision this great experience. On the stand sit four students joined by Wyoming Supreme Who knows, 30 years from TURN THE PAGE TO LEARN Court Justice, Kate Fox. The kids are listening to two now maybe one of them will real-life lawyers present a case about the following: HOW THE FRENCH CREEK sit on the bench. They may ENDOWMENT FUND HELPED Justice Fox: “Alexander T. Wolf was convicted of two even credit this experience for FUND THIS PROJECT counts of felony property destruction for knowingly getting them there!

In these moments, each child finds the judicial system approachable. Cool, even.

14 2017 ANNUAL REPORT Reagan, a student at Jessup Elementary, eagerly raises her hand.

The Honorable Justice Fox listens to her fellow justices debate the fate of the Big Bad Wolf.

STATS&FACTS Source: Annenberg Public Policy Center Only Nearly Nearly of Americans can cannot name believe the name all three ANY of the in Constitution gives the branches of 4 10 president the power three branches government to declare war

WYOMING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 15 Western Giving French Creek Endowment Fund

oger got along as well at elegant dinner Roger left his parties in Paris as he did at the Cowboy Bar in entire estate to Encampment,” according to a colleague. “His the Community love of fly fishing on the North Platte equaled his Foundation. love for reading in French provincial archives.” He divided the A native son of the West, Roger L. Williams grew up distributions from in Colorado and had an early interest in music and the his French Creek natural sciences. Roger served in the European theatre Endowment Fund during World War II as an army supply sergeant. Later at the Community he was placed in intensive French language school as Foundation to preparation for the military occupation. the three causes Both teacher and scholar, Roger published more than a that meant most dozen books in French history. After retirement he wrote to him: his favorite more books on the botanical history of France as well as scholarly society, Roger loved Wyoming. He created a fund the botany of the American West. a conservation with WYCF to ensure it would always be group, and to taken care of. He taught at several universities over the years, one of WYCF for which was UC Santa Barbara. When pressed by the unrestricted grant making. university to take a high administrative position, Roger declined. He decided in favor of the University of Shortly before he died, Roger used money from his then Wyoming and Wyoming’s mountains, plains, and rivers. donor-advised fund to support the Judicial Learning Wyoming was the better for it. Center. He saw the impact the civic learning project Quietly Making a Difference could have on kids and on Wyoming’s future. Roger was not born wealthy. Over the years, he lived Thanks in part to his gift, hundreds of smiling, engaged modestly, saved, and invested. He gave thoughtfully kids have visited the Center. They see the judicial system and generously. in a new light. A brighter one. Early on, he understood Roger died last the Wyoming year. He left behind Community scholarly works Foundation that will be read could bring the for years to come. state together But perhaps more and improve importantly, he the quality of left behind a life within our Wyoming legacy communities. of giving that will As a result, live on. Forever.

16 2017 ANNUAL REPORT Legacy Members Legacy Members have Wyoming’s future in mind. They create a permanent endowment in their estate plan at the Wyoming Community Foundation to ensure the charities they care most about are taken care of, forever.

Anonymous Paul Etchepare Claudia Pearson Press and Shirley Stephens William and Teresa Ankeny John F. Freeman Lollie Benz Plank Tommy and Betsy Wagner Joy Bell George and Linda Gault Greg and Martha Ptasnik Wayman Wing Gary and Ann Cazin James and Jenny Gersack Susan and Terry and Lynn Zumbrennen Carol Chapman Catherine and John Doug Samuelson MacPherson Craig and Carmen Showalter Key Club Key Club members help facilitate a major gift or the establishment of a new fund with WYCF.

Joseph M. Baron Richard M. Davis Jr. Dennis M. Kirven Bill Omohundro Timothy O. Beppler Greg Dyekman Nicol Thompson Kramer Donald P. Prehoda Jr. Robert G. Berger Christine Edwards David J. Kreycik Darlene L. Reiter Joseph B. Bluemel Laurie H. Edwards Thomas N. Long Randy L. Royal Bradford C. Cary John W. Elliott Catherine MacPherson Steve Rucki Serena Cobb Steve L. Hampton Wendy Martin Stephen N. Sherard James W. Core Donald B. Hansen Douglas R. McLaughlin Francis E. Stevens Tad Daly Tonia Hansen Chris Muirhead William H. Vines Ed Hoffman Nick Murdock Galen West President’s Circle President’s Circle members are dedicated, past board members who continue to give back to Wyoming and WYCF.

Billie Addleman Serena Cobb Dave Kathka Lollie Benz Plank Cheyenne Casper Loveland, CO Banner Bill Ankeny Linda J. Cooper Dennis M. Kirven Jim Rice Wayzata, MN Bondurant Buffalo Dubois Stan Bader John F. Freeman Rick Lawton Susan Samuelson Abiquiu, NM Laramie Arvada, CO Cheyenne Joy Bell Mary S. Garman Kim Love Kathy Tomassi Evanston Sundance Sheridan Kemmerer Budd Betts Della Herbst Mark T. Mickelson Lili Turnell Dubois Sheridan Pinedale Meeteetse Carolyn Bing Greg Irwin Baillie Miller Sandra Wallop Pinedale Cody Laramie Big Horn Connie Brezik Arne Jorgensen Anna Moscicki Casper Jackson Dubois

WYOMING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 17 2017 WYCF Grantmaking: $6.4 Million

Grants Distributed by Fund Type: Agency (Nonprofit) Fund Distributions Over $6.4 Million $1.5 Million

3% 4% NORTHEAST NORTHWEST $340,000 8% $575,000 25% CENTRAL $125,000

11% SOUTHWEST $210,000 SOUTHEAST $80,000

Statewide agency grants made: $170,000

Donor Advised Fund Grants $1.6 Million % 24% 25 NORTHEAST NORTHWEST $90,000 $40,000

Donor Advised CENTRAL Geographic/Field of Interest $670,000 Agency Governor’s Big Game License Coalition SOUTHWEST $85,000 SOUTHEAST Fiscal Sponsorship/Initiatives $25,000 Scholarships Unrestricted Statewide and national grants made: $695,000

Agency Fund Distributions by Program Area

EDUCATION ARTS & CULTURE CONSERVATION YOUTH & RECREATION CIVIC ENGAGEMENT FAITH BASED HUMAN SERVICE $575,000 $260,000 $200,000 $150,000 $140,000 $90,000 $80,000 39% 17% 14% 10% 9% 6% 5%

Donor Advised Fund Grants by Program Area

YOUTH & RECREATION HUMAN SERVICE FAITH BASED ARTS & CULTURE EDUCATION CIVIC ENGAGEMENT CONSERVATION $510,000 $310,000 $275,000 $155,000 $150,000 $140,000 $65,000 32% 19% 17% 10% 9% 9% 4%

18 2017 ANNUAL REPORT Thank you to our 2017/2018 Volunteer Boards!

STATEWIDE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Alison Ochs Gee Wade Beavers Diane Harrop Scott Sissman Chair, Gillette Dubois Douglas Casper Cynthia Chace Gray Frank Boley Joni Kumor Kathy Tomassi Vice Chair, Buffalo Sheridan Casper Kemmerer (2017) Pat McGuire Connie Brezik Ryan Lance John Freeman Treasurer, Cheyenne Casper (2017) Cheyenne Emeritus, Laramie Catherine MacPherson Affie Ellis Doug Nissen Arne Jorgensen Secretary, Rawlins Cheyenne Evanston & MT (2017) Emeritus, Jackson Reed Armijo Richard Fagnant Jim Rice Lollie Benz Plank Jackson Lander Dubois (2017) Emerita, Banner Kent Richins Worland LOCAL ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS Casper Area Anna Moscicki Dan Wheeler Steve Reimann Liz Becher Tom Reed Seyed Yadegari Bernard Spielman Kathy Blair Jim Rice Rock Springs Area (2017) Dale Bohren Missy Sprouse Deborah Baker Sandra Todd Kellie Clausen Evanston Area Jack Costantino Sublette Area Verba Echols David Bassett (2017) Kathy Garrison John Anderson Roman Gazda Linda Biffert Keith Hay Janet Bellis Joni Kumor Terri Denhof Lauren Schoenfeld Carolyn Bing Pam Fisher (2017) Amy Munsell Paula Wonnacott Aimee Davison Alice Griffin Bart Rea Sheridan/Johnson Mary Jane Kleven Robert Griffin Robert Robinson (2017) Cheryl Johnsen Local Board Ann Rochelle Charmian McLellan David Johnsen Bob Grammens Scott Sissman Mick Kindler Donna Kinskey Roger McMannis Dubois/ Jon Kirby Ada Kirven Mark Mickleson Crowheart Area Dan Knox (2017) Kim Love Ann Noble (2017) Wade Beavers Carol Randsell Wendy Martin Fred Palmer Budd Betts Mark Randsell Jay McGinnis Bettina Sparrowe Ellen Jenkins Penny Williams Lollie Benz Plank

PRIORITY FUND ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS Wyoming Robin Schamber Judd Kishpaugh Kathryn Boswell Afterschool Alliance Kathleen Tilton Robert Model Mary Burman Karen Bierhaus Craig Williams Carolyn Orr Bernadine Craft Tonya Gerharter Wyoming Wildlife Mike Schmid Megan Degenfelder Steve Hamaker Foundation Scott Talbot Cindy Delancey Linda Jennings John Baughman Wyoming Women’s Kimberly Hetrick Charles Kratz Gary Condos Foundation Kate Johnson Shawna McBride Jerry Galles Carol Bell Amy Rathke (2017) Liz Mikesell Diane Harrop Rosie Berger Sue Sharp

WYOMING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 19 Hot Tamale Louie

e was the son of nobody knows who, ...and the also do it because that’s the Wyoming way. great-great-grandson of nobody knows who.” If you talk to Dana Arbaugh, retired Lt. Col. of the U.S. That’s how Kathryn Schulz described Zarif Air Force, and the person who first dreamed up the idea Khan in her New Yorker article, Citizen Khan. of a sculpture of Tamale Louie, he’ll tell you it’s the To folks in Sheridan, Zarif was Hot Tamale Louie. He American way. was a man known for burgers and tamales at his hole- in-the-wall restaurant. You know his food was delicious. A Self-Made Man Everyone still talks about it. “Louie’s story is quintessential rags to riches, self-made But how does a man who individual.” Dana says. “With owned a tiny restaurant years dedication, he was able to ago in Sheridan get a write up in the New Yorker? And why build his life.” in the world did a group Zarif was a hard worker. spearhead an effort to create a According to Citizen Khan, sculpture of him? he devoted himself to his It takes a bit of explaining. restaurant, working long hours and making sure it was open Welcome to Sheridan every day. He also learned Born in Afghanistan around about investing and eventually 1887, You can bet Zarif had made a small fortune. near-to-nothing in hand and All the while, Zarif’s spoke little English when he arrived in Sheridan in 1909. family grew. He married, Back in those days, someone had kids and time passed. who wasn’t white wasn’t Tamale Louie went about always welcome. But the doing what he always did people of Sheridan accepted as a community member in Tamale Louie. Sheridan, Wyoming.

Maybe it was because he was The Hot Tamale Louie sculpture, by Jerry Smiley, Eventually, Zarif became such an amazing cook. Maybe in Sheridan. a naturalized citizen. it was because he was a kind This was not without trial man. Or maybe they decided that welcoming him was the though. As the New Yorker right thing to do. article points out, he was initially stripped of citizenship because he was not a “white person.” Wyoming is a tight-knit community. You help out your neighbors and welcome new-comers. You do it because Zarif never protested or complained. He simply you want to. You like people to feel at home. But you continued to work his restaurant and make investments.

Wyoming’s ethnic population continues to change and we welcome those who join us. As a KIDS COUNT grantee, WYCF was able to support research that highlights the face of race in Wyoming today. (See page 22)

20 2017 ANNUAL REPORT Then, in 1964, on a trip to visit family in Bara, “Anyone who has empathy or believes in the pillars of Afghanistan, Zarif was murdered. According to Citizen our country can relate to Zarif’s story,” says Dana. “The Khan, his great-grandnephew, who had made some bad statue is not just to honor Louie, it’s honoring all of his choices, was angry Zarif wouldn’t share his money. He family. A big part of his contribution to community are killed him. his descendants. His family.” Zarif’s family and the town of Sheridan mourned. People were eager to raise funds for the sculpture and Tamale Louie Leaves a Legacy approached the Wyoming Community Foundation for help. Because of support from you, the Wyoming Stories of Tamale Louie were shared after his death. Community But like so many Foundation has things, they began the capacity to fade with to help time. Until an with projects unfortunate event like this. a few years ago. The sculpture In 2015 was unveiled on descendants of April 28th. It is Zarif Khan helped a beautiful piece open a mosque in of Wyoming Gillette. A small history, and a group protested reminder that the mosque. the faces of According to the Wyoming’s Citizen Khan Zarif’s daughter and grandchildren, as well as Dana and Linda Arbaugh, enjoy the past and present article, lewd sculpture unveiling. are colorful. language and The people who threats erupted. They were aimed most pointedly at the rallied behind the making of this sculpture know hate is Khans, a family who had called Wyoming home for over not the Wyoming way. As our ethnic population grows, 100 years. we’ll continue to welcome newcomers. Because that’s A Tribute the Wyoming way. Tamale Louie’s sculpture will remind The variety of faces that make up Wyoming’s landscape us of that. are as important to building community today as they The article “Citizen Khan” available online at: were in 1909. That’s why Dana and a group of folks in www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/06/06/zarif-khans- Sheridan rallied for the sculpture. tamales-and-the-muslims-of-sheridan-wyoming

The sculpture was made possible because of a generous donation from the Ewan Family Foundation, started by Dr. George Ewan, and support from Robert “Bob” Ewan, Dana and Linda Arbaugh, Kim Love, Heather Burgess Plank and numerous others.

WYOMING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 21 Race in Wyoming

Minority population increased 57% between 2000 and 2016

42% 111% 108% 123% % 36 20%

American Indian Asian Black/African Native Hawaiian/ Two or White & Alaska Native American Pacific Islander more races

While the white population in Wyoming is still much larger, since 2000, the growth of Wyoming’s minority groups, across all races and ethnicities, has outpaced the white population.

Minority enrollment increased 21% in Wyoming public schools between 2010 and 2017

% % 76 10% 21 16% 7% 4% 2% American Indian Asian Black Hispanic Pacific Islander Two or White more races

Hispanic and Latino Population Leveling the Playing Field: Up 84% since 2000 The Difference Between Equality and Equity 600,000 Equality Equity 462,113 527,088 500,000 Not Hispanic Not Hispanic 400,000 or Latino or Latino 300,000 +84% 200,000 since 2000 31,669 58,413 100,000 Hispanic Hispanic 0 or Latino or Latino 2000 2016 Beginning a conversation about race, equality, equity and inclusion takes us one step closer to ensuring everyone in Wyoming has access to the programs and services that can open opportunities to help all of us thrive.

Access the full report: Does Race Matter in Wyoming at wycf.org/race-matter-wyoming/ The report was funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Research was completed by Wyoming Survey and Analysis Center.

22 2017 ANNUAL REPORT Summarized Financial Information

Statements of Financial Position Statements of Activities Current Assets 2017 2016 Support and Revenue 2017 2016 Cash and cash equivalents 3,849,712 8,490,185 Contributions 16,283,462 11,872,740 Investments 146,353,305 115,461,232 Amounts rec’d. for agency endowments 118,818 (2,939,895) Other receivables and other assets 800 5,502 Other Income 1,992,908 1,946,293 Prepaid expenses 51,693 25,097 Investment Income 14,474,828 8,865,036 Property & Equipment, net 600,570 541,351 TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE 32,870,016 19,744,174 TOTAL ASSETS 150,856,080 124,523,367 Expenses Liabilities and Net Assets Grants 5,685,742 7,452,494 Accounts payable 94,097 93,919 Grants made from agency endowments (719,014) (668,483) Accrued expenses 51,188 50,978 Administration 608,736 569,224 Grants payable 2,039,449 2,151,271 Program Expense 2,835,979 2,764,657 Security Deposits - Tenants 500 500 Fundraising Expenses 442,910 434,504 Funds held as agency endowments 23,149,399 20,968,179 Investment fees 233,253 211,149 Funds held in trust 7,568,912 7,088,395 TOTAL EXPENSES 9,087,606 10,763,545 TOTAL LIABILITIES 32,903,545 30,353,242 CHANGE IN NET ASSETS 23,782,410 8,980,629 TOTAL NET ASSETS - UNRESTRICTED 117,952,535 94,170,125 NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR 94,170,125 85,189,496 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 150,856,080 124,523,367 NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR 117,952,535 94,170,125

Total WYCF Expenses 2017 15 Years of Total Asset Growth

150,000,000 2% 5% 6% 125,000,000

Grants & Program 100,000,000 Expenditures 75,000,000 87% General & Administrative 50,000,000 Fundraising 25,000,000 Investment Fees 0 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

The Power of Endowment Gross Contributions

$1,000,000 $15,000,000 $800,000 $600,000 $10,000,000 $400,000 $5,000,000 $200,000 $0 $0 Beginning After After After After

Balance: 5 Years 10 Years 15 Years 20 Years 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 $500,000 Endowment Balance Cumulative Grantmaking Over Time

The above information is summarized from our records. To receive a copy of our audited financial statement, contact us at 307-721-8300.

WYOMING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 23 Annual Fund Donors Annual fund donors make contributions to operations to ensure the Wyoming Community Foundation is able to do the work that supports communities. Thank you to all who gave! If your name is incorrect or missing, please contact us at 307-721-8300.

Mary Kay and Kim Love Mary Burman and Charles Dewolf GANNETT PEAK FRANCS PEAK Catherine and $25,000+ $2,500-$4,999 John MacPherson Faye and Bill Campbell Annie E. Casey Ginger and Jim Dager Jacomien Mars Carolyn and Al Carollo Foundation Mary Hay Beverly Mathisen and Sarah and Andy Chapman Anonymous Doug McLaughlin Mason Investment Chapteer AD, Charles Stewart Mott Advisory Services Janet and Patrick McGuire PEO Sisterhood Foundation Carol Seidler Mavrakis and Carol McMurry and Rita Cherni Smith Dennis and Virginia Nadon Sam Mavrakis, the Seidler Pat Spieles Cloud Peak Energy Trust Estate Foundation M. Anne Pendergast Becky Cooper Merle Chambers Fund Pam and Mike Schmid Katie Curtiss and Hal Corbett Lollie Benz Plank MEDICINE Carmen and Samin Dadelahi BOW PEAK Craig Showalter Teresa De Groh and $1,000-$2,499 Jo and Tom Swanson GRAND TETON Arne Jorgensen $10,000-$24,999 Patricia Anselmi Erin and Shawn Taylor, Taylor Megan Degenfelder and Strategies & Consulting Bryan Dugas Food Research & Demity and Action Center, Inc. John Baughman Kathy and Tony Tomassi Devon Energy Corporation Cynthia Chace Gray Connie Brezik, Buckingham Fritz and Marci Valentine Greg Dyekman, Strategic Wealth Dray, Dyekman, Reed John P. Ellbogen Foundation Jan and John Wilcynski Emily Bunning & Healey, P.C. Matthew and Maureen and Dennis Fabel Virgie O.Dragicevich Lucy Bunning WYOMING PEAK Wyoming Foundation Lynne and Jeff Carlton Mandy and Brian Fabel Trust No. 1 $250-$999 First Interstate Bank Betty Fear Newell B. Sargent Amy Andersen Foundation Frederick & Patricia Supper Carol Fischer Foundation, Inc. Susan Anderson and Jackie Freeze and Dick and Judy Smith Dale Bohren Misty Gehle Jon Schrade Irene and Art Archibald Mary Gullikson Betsy and Jerry Galles CLOUD PEAK Jill and Reed Armijo Rose and Patrick Gardner $5,000-$9,999 Diane and Randy Harrop Phillip Atkerson John Deere Foundation William Garlow, Best Western Carol Chapman US Bank Sunset Motor Inn Del and Terry Johnson John F. Freeman Linda and Mike Barton Erin and Roman Gazda Linda and Dave Kathka Linda and Craig Jennings Liz King Becher Margaret and John Gibbens Rod Kinskey and Jeanne Aro, Susan and Doug Samuelson Kinskey Family Foundation Carol Bell Jennie and Mark Gordon Colleen and Dennis Kirven Kathryn and Tim Beppler Ada Hickman Kirven and Brian Kirven Joni and Ron Kumor Rosie and Robert Berger Ralph Holsclaw Marcia Kunstel and Frank and Georgia Boley Joseph Albright Greg Irwin Gay Bolln Don Jording Kathryn and Chris Boswell Key WYCF WYAA Wildlife WYWF Beth Bartels Lance and Jeanne and Gene Bryan Ryan Lance

24 2017 ANNUAL REPORT Karla and Richard Leach LeeAnne Bell Janet and Randall Essley Gigot Hudspeth Heidi Maldoon Oliver and Nina and Howard Ewart Paula and George Hunker Mary Anne Berry Wendy and James Martin Barbara Fanos Jane Ifland Carolyn and Bob Bing Shawna McBride Robert Fay Judith and Richard Inberg Helen and Frank Bonsal The McMurry Foundation Betty Fear Jo and Dale Jacobs Rogene and Bob Boyd Brandi Monger and Georgia and Garth Fisher Adam Keifenheim Billie Addleman Thomas Brantley Lynn Friend Connie and Pat Keller Roxanne and Gene Liz Bravo Benson Monterastelli Mary and Harry Fritz Charlie Kelley Wendy and Roger Bredehoft Sue Morgensen Camille and Steve Furtney Elizabeth Kidner Vickery Brooks Anna Moscicki and Kathy and Robert Garrison Cathi and Dick Kindt Michael Kenney Linda and George Bryce Jim and Hattie Geesey Debbie and James Klessens Kimberly and Buffalo Ridge Chris Gentry Doug Nissen Elementary School Ruthann KlineSmith Roberta and Brad Gibb Connie and Roger Plank Patti and Ken Burns Kraig Kobert Jane and Richard Gilbert Liz and Bart Rea Sandy and Jeromy Caldwell Michelle Lagory and Bill Bradshaw Nancy and Wally Goodwin Micah Richardson Beth Callaway Mary Ellen and Rosie and Kent Richins Hilary and Ralph Goodwin Cathy Carson Ray Laidet Jr Leandro Rizzuto Barbara Gubbels Nancy and Andrew Carson Denise and Brent Lathrop Ann and Jim Ruble Sheldon Guenther Nicole Chavez Clarene and Creed Law Karen Schipfmann Judith, Arthur and Shirley and Edward Chase Dee and Charles Leger Susan Sharp Eric Hagelstein Kathleen and Sandy and Miguel Leotta Alyson Hagy and PEO Sisterhood Jake Chick Robert Southard Mary Elizabeth Lewis Crystal and Nick Smith Carol Chidsey Cherry and Charles Hall Kathleen and Rebekah Smith and Story Clark and Bill Resor Kenneth Lichtendahl Nathaniel Hazelton Vickery Fales Hall and Nancy and Rex Corsi Bryant Hall Scott and Lynn Lictus Karey Stebner Bernadine Craft Wanda and Brad Hanebrink Mark Linder Dr. Cynthia B. Stevens Jessica Crowder Ellen and Mark Harrison Theresa Livingston Julie and Jonathan Stone Arnold Cunningham Jacque Harrod Sharon Lovercheck Naoma Tate Uranium One Americas, Inc. Elisa Daniels Doris and Charles Hartwig Anne Macfarlane Bea Van Roijen Susan and Michael Day Erin Harvey Shelley and Mark Macy Sara Deur Bonnie Heidel Cheryl and Mike Madden Fred Dilts Marcy Helser Jim Magagna BRIDGER PEAK Up to $249 Susan and David Driggers Lee and Jan Hermann Janet Marschner and Family Maria and Skip Eastman Ruth and Mike Massie Nancy and Larry Adams Kimberly Hetrick George Eckman Crystal Mayfield Brenda and Charles Allen J. Scott Hocker Affie and Dennis Ellis Shawna McBride Amazon Smile Carol Holland Deborah and John Emmerich Maureen McCanty and Carly-Ann Anderson Janet and Tom Holland Dennis Card Keren-Meister-Emerich and Janet and Joe Armijo Fred Emerich John Housel, Sue McGuire Debbie Baker Housel Law Firm The Very Rev. Charmian and Lorraine and Eli Bebout Marilyn Engstrom Lois and Edward Howlin James McLellan

WYOMING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 25 Dianna and Brenda Schladweiler Tony and Jodi Woodell Kathy Blair Roger McMannis Beth Schmieg Marvin Woolf Twila Blakeman Tina and Anthony Mediate Paul and Beverly Schwieger WyHy Federal Credit Union, Blue Federal Credit Union Maurita and Patrick Meehan Emlea Chanslor Sandra Scott Suzor BNSF Railway Foundation Corky and Mike Messenger Kathie Seldon and Bonafide Foods, LLC Liz Mikesell Willam Dereemer Thank you to the following Dargie & Justin Bowersock who gave to one or more Jennifer and Neil Miller Diana Shelton other funds at WYCF. Bozeman Trail Gallery Melaine and Neil Miller Mary Lynne Shickich WYOMING COMMUNITY Jessica Brauer Lori Millin Ann and Alan Simpson FOUNDATION DONORS Anne Brauneis Susan and Thomas Moore Susan and Arthur Simpson A.D. Martin Lumber Co. Connie Brezik Sue A. Morgenson Lori and Bill Sincavage Craig & Pat Abel Bevan & Sandra Broom Marirose and Bob Morris Kate Smith Airport Women’s Margaret Brown Lynn Horton Morrison and Nilda Staniscia Golf Association Michael Brown Rod Morrison Stan’s Enterprise Amazon Smile Kelly Bruggeman Elaine and Chuck Neal American Legion Karey Stebner Cary & Karen Brus Linda Nix and Neil Short Fred Coe Post 20 June and Lee Stein Buffalo Quilting Gals Ann Noble and Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Joanne and Walter Stoklosa Jim & Pam Buline Carroll David Noble Sharon Anderson Linda and Toby Stoval Bull’s Service & Towing, LLC Marilyn and Dave Norman Bill & Terry Ankeny Tracy Swanson Leah Burgess Ben Parkhurst Teresa Arens Mary Burman and Mona Pearl Carol and Bob Tarantola Melanie Arnett Charles Dewolf Pamela Peelle Diana and Angela Atherton Richard Thompson Phillip Carey Jim Penzien Babe’s Flowers, Inc. Mark and Gina Thoney Lynne Carlton Virginia and Michele and Richard Balkovatz Jessica Case Lance Peterson Carlin Tissaw Brian & Twila Ballardlance Matthew & Suzanne Case Erik Peterson Rosalie and Norris Tratnik Bank of the West – Cheyenne Mary Kay and John Turner Peter & Lucia Gill Case Sky Phifer, Phifer Steve & Marylou Banks Law Office Susan Twitchell Casper Artists’ Guild, Inc. Twila Barnes Jerome Pickus Amy and Steve Unfried Casper Guadalajara Ops LLC James & Kalene Barr Casper Medical Imaging Vickie and Mary Vines Laurie Bateman Rick Quisenberry Central Wyoming Margie and Shannon Batenhorst Steve Reimann Michael Von Flatern Counseling Center Daniel Baxter Kathy and Keith Rittle Larry Walker Sue & Rick Chambers Margaret and Larry Roberts Pascal Beauvais Karen Chandler Barbara W. Walker Robert and Andi Berry Alexandra Chasin Nancy and Mark Warner Christine Robinson Carolyn and Bob Bing Dana Chasin Wanda and John Webb Jerry Rogers Linda & Darryl Biffert Cheyenne FB LLP Craig Williams Elisabeth Rohrbach BHHS Brokerage West, Inc. Cheyenne Frontier Days Pat and Charlie Winlow Real Estate Benjamin Roman Cheyenne Obstetrics & Linda Witko Elaine and Emi & Robert “Budd” Betts Gynecology, Inc., P.C. Jack Wolbach Michael Rosenthal Big Horn ENT Cheyenne Regional Sally and Michael Sarvey Claoma Woodall Black Tooth Brewing Co., Inc. Medical Center

26 2017 ANNUAL REPORT Cheyenne Skin Clinic Brand Eastburn Carolyn Gillette Jonna Janet Cheyenne Women’s Clinic, P.C. Russell Easterling Larry & Janet Glaeser Ellen and Nick Jenkins City of Casper Coralie Emmons Candace Good David & Cheryl Johnsen City of Laramie Joe & Lora Engleman Stephen Gordon Jorie Johnson Carl and Susan Classen F. E. Warren Ladies Peter and Anna Gorgen Rhonda Johnson Golf Association Cleveland Dodge Foundation Greater Hulett Sasha & Christopher Johnston Mandy and Brian Fabel Community Center Jill & Richard Clover Jonah Bank of Wyoming Jerry & Kate Falco Ryan & Bonnie Gregory Denzel and Shelley Coffey Justin and Marjorie Bowersock Agatha & Ken Fay Leo & Elaine Gribbin Community Health Center Family Charitable Fund of Central WY, Inc. Robert Fay Bob & Alice Griffin JW Data, LLC Compass Capital Romana Finley Guadalajara Restaurant – Brian Kahin & Julia Royall Casper, WY Management Inc. First Education John & Ginny Kanengieter Federal Credit Union Suzanne Gunnell Michael Connell Joseph & Carol Kasper First Interstate Bank Jana Gurkin Converse County Bank Linda and Dave Kathka First National Bank of Gillette Tom and Joan Guthrie Jack Costantino Janis & Laurence Kaufman First Northern Bank Jerry Hager Crook County Library Keg & Cork Foundation Janelle Fletcher Bruce Haight Joon Kee Kim Crowheart Store Sara Flitner Jeremy & Amanda Hamilton Bill King Aaron & Tara Cruz Judith & Jack Fowler Hamilton Land Surveying Abby Kirkaldi Charles & Billie Culver Francis Fox Brad & Kristy Hammond Kirven and Kirven, P.C. CWIP, LLC Freeborn Foundation Wanda and Brad Hanebrink Pattie Klinginsmith D.A. Davidson & Co. Frederick and Patricia Diane and Randy Harrop Supper Foundation Kristina Klinkosh Brent and Irene Daly Cynthia Hartung and Joni and Ron Kumor Jim & Derede Darden Theresa and John Freeman Doug Scambler Steve & Sandy Frericks Delia Lamb Dennis Davis Darci Haueisen Laramie Community Cody Friedlan Anne & Gary Hay Mike & Karen Davis Foundation Friends of the Cheyenne Aimee Davison Keith and Lynn Hay Botanic Gardens Laramie County Community Deru’s Glass Works, Inc. Heartland Kubota, LLC College Foundation Friends of the Natrona Laurie Heath DG Marketing, LLC County Public Library Laramie County Fire District #2 Paul Heimer Michael & Jane Doherty Doyl & Jacqueline Fritz Laramie County School Gundrun Helms District #1 - East High School Sara Domek & Nick Dobric Frontier West Betty Dolcater Construction Co. Holland & Hart, LLP Laramie Screen Printing William & Bonnie Donawick John Gans & Stephanie Kessler Patty Hoover Christine Lauro Doris M. McMurry Mara Gans Cheryl & Mike Horn Lee Enterprises Revocable Trust Roy & Nancy Garber David & Melissa Hubert Jacqueline Lee Mark and Caryn Dowell William & Maura Gates Frederick Hurlock and Larry & Cindy Lewis Jonathan Downing Gazelle Dianne Perez Catherine & Richard Liesenfeld Downtown Sheridan Jeannie & Brandon Gebhart Gail Isaacs Sam & Liz Lightner Jr. Association Alison Ochs Gee and Eula Iverson Jason & Linda Lillegraven Dubois Honda ATV Shaun Gee Brad Jackson Lincoln County Jennifer Duncan Wanda Gibson James R. Daly Revocable Trust Library Foundation

WYOMING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 27 Michael Lindsey Dan and Melanie Myron Kathleen Prather Celeste Schroeder Hugh & Jean Livingston Natrona County Premier Bone & Erynne & Ryan Selk Joint Centers Bill & Karen Loken School District #1 Peter & Karen Sendell Bill and Beth Nelson Tom & Janet Radkey William Luna Teresa Sherwood Dan Nelson Rose Mary & Stephen & Edre Maier Joe Shetka & Daniel Ratigan Jeff & Vicki Makelky Network For Good Marie Kellam Shetka Daniel Rea Norma Mangan Patricia Neveaux Donald & Linda Shepardson Red Path Ranch, LLC Thomas and Kathleen Mangan Arthur Nicholas Carmen and Craig Showalter Tom and Tammy Reed Richard Mangus Nicolaysen Art Museum Sinclair Casper Refining Mathew & Audrey Reno Nancy & Toby Marlatt Niobrara County Library Scott Sissman Foundation, Inc. Restoration Church Wendy Martin James and Sandy Siwik Doug Nissen Jim Rice & Sheila Beals John Masterson Barbara Slovisky Northern Trust Charitable Doug & Terry Richardson Ryan & Marcia McChesney Blanche Smith Giving Program at the Chicago Annie Riddell Amy McClure Community Foundation Hunter Smith Rimrock Hospitality, LLC Peggy McCrackin Nostalgia Bistro, LLC Steve Smith Mary Ellen Ibarra-Robinson John McCue Rick & Anne Ochs & Earl Robinson Donald Smylie Dennis and Kate McDonnell James & Antoinette Orsini Ann Rochelle, Rochelle Pam Snell Mary Ann McFadden Lucie Osborn Law Offices Solvay Finance (America), Inc. Richard McGinity & Otto Road Shooting Rocky Mountain Oncology Bettina & Rollin Sparrowe Susan Burman Range LLC Rodeo Committee – Merrilynn Spencer Anita & Paul McLaughlin Cheyenne, WY Outpatient Radiology, LLC Missy Shofner Sprouse Dennis and Maura McGowan Rocky Mountain Exteriors Owl Creek Ranch St. Peters Episcopal Church Kevin & Anne McGowan Foundation, LLC Rocky Mountain Oncology Greg Stampfli Hope McKay PacifiCorp Rotary Club of John & Pamela Standish Karen McLean Lourdes Pajo Casper, Wyoming State of Wyoming Roger McMannis Paramount Ballroom Rover & Kay Pappenheim Charitable Remainder Trust Stella McKinstry Living Trust Katie & Patrick Mettenbrink Todd and Kim Parfitt Ann and Jim Ruble Kaye Stoll Rick & Shanna Metzger Ann Park Amy Ryan Kelly Storebo MG Oil Company Park County Animal Shelter Jon Salisbury Glenn Strid Jim & Nancy Mickelson Janice Peck Susan and Doug Samuelson Kristin Strid Milt & Peggy Miller Jack Pelissier Erik & Sheila Sanderson Beecher Strube Denny & Connie Mock Anne Pendergast Leon Sanderson & Jill Judd Rene & Debbie Suda Susan Moldenhauer Pete Lien & Sons, Inc. Karen & Jack Sapp Karen & Troy Sullivan Torrey & Karen Moody William & Cynthia Phillips Saratoga Middle/High School Summit Medical, LLC Anna Moscicki and Pierle Family Michael Kenney Charitable Foundation Bill Schilling Summit Pathology Frances Mosher Anita Pinkham Phil & Jody Schmidt Todd Surovell Mountain Dental, P.C. Platte Valley Bank – Clayton & Melissa Schmitz Jeffrey & Susan Sussman Mountain Sage Torrington Thomas & Carol Schmitz Sweetwater County Holistic Clinic, LLC Anthony Polvere Cindy Schons Library Foundation Myriad Genetics, Inc. Stephanie Poteet Peter and Janice Schoonmaker Sweetwater Pediatrics, PC

28 2017 ANNUAL REPORT Sweetwater Ranches UNIWYO Federal Anne Young & Jim Nielson Federico Drywall Conservancy, LLC Credit Union YWCA of Sweetwater County John Fischer Taco John’s Foundation Marci and Fritz Valentine WyHy Federal Credit Union Forest Products Anna & Sam Talucci Distributors, Inc. Wagon Box Holdings, LLC William Zuhl Stuart & Daney Tanner Doyle Fredrickson Jessi Wagner Taylor Creek Sinclair Gary Waldner Jennifer Fritz WYOMING Tegeler & Associates Joan Wallick AFTERSCHOOL ALLIANCE John and Jessica Fritz Erin Tempel Martha Walters Steve Harris Betsy Bress Jennifer and Michael Tennican Ty & Nancy Warner Huntin Fool Julia Gabor The Annie E. Warren Federal Credit Ivinson Memorial Hathaway Scholarship Casey Foundation Union Foundation Hospital Foundation Program The Cleveland H. Dodge Rowene Weems Dale & Jo Jacobs Foundation, Inc. Newell B. Sargent Foundation Pete & Karen Wendell Eric Johnson The Community Foundation Random Acts of Kindness Western Ecosystems Clark Lewey for The Greater Capital Region RBC Wealth Management Technology, Inc. Suzette Livingston – The Crosswols Foundation Sublette County 4-H Ernie Weyeneth Farm Bureau The Denison Family Wyoming NASA Space Richard & Linda Wheeler Charles Long Foundation Grant Consortium Stephanie White Kenneth Lucius The Gaslight Social Byron & Sue Maxson The John and Dorie Kupko Charles and Penny Whiton WYOMING Medici Capital, LLC Charitable Gift Fund Kerry Will WILDLIFE FOUNDATION The Masterson Kelly Willmarth Bob & Mona Model Lee Anderson Sr. Family Foundation Richard & Harriet Wilson John Morris Keith Bailey The McMurry Foundation John S. Wilson MPI Warehouse Specialty BARZX Holdings, LLC The Office Bar & Grill Lois Wingerson Neiman Enterprises, Inc. Basin Electric The Paramount Ballroom Neiman Timber Co., LLC Steve Wirz & Power Cooperative The Robert B. and Gilda Aronson Richard Nelson Emilie W. Betts Foundation Big Canyon Homes, Inc. Paula Wonnacott Pete Lien & Sons, Inc. Rhonda Thompson David Bloom Kristen Woolley Platte Valley Bank – Thrivent Financial Bob and Rogene Boyd Torrington Sally Wulbrecht John and Ann Tierney David & Germaine Bragonier Powder River Energy Wyoming Adventure Richard Bratton – Corporation Sandra Timm Cabins, LLC RJB Consulting Powder River Energy Tom and Helen Wyoming Agriculture Paul & Betty Brennan Foundation Tonkin Foundation in the Classroom Jeffrey P. Brown Pronghorn Press Adria & David Trembly Wyoming Bank & Trust Gary Butler R&K Hunting Company Trudy Trevarthen Wyoming Economic Curtis Richardson Tronox Alkali Corporation Development Assoc. Steve Carlson Ryan Ringer Bert & Leigh Tuckey Wyoming Financial Insurance Joe Croell – Croell Redi-Mix, Inc. Daniel Roble & Donna Mary Turney & Rick Liquie Wyoming Historical Foundation Dave Schmidt Cameron Uinta County Insurance Agency, Inc. Gary Rowles Library Foundation Wyoming Surgical Associates, P.C. Johan Debesche W. David Scott Union Pacific Railroad Company Angus Yates Ernest Dosio Scull Construction

WYOMING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 29 Kip Slaugh Mickey Babcock Jennie Muir Gordon and Linda & Randy Newman Randall Smith Eli Bebout and Mark Gordon Alli Noland Solutions Insurance Agencies Lorraine Joyce Bebout Leslie & Danny Griffin Doug & Terry Richardson Carol Bell SOS Well Services, LLC Suzan & Chuck Guilford Annie Riddell Rosie and Robert Berger Vickery Fales Hall Laramie Storm Rocky Mountain Elk Big Horn Beverage Jolene Harms Foundation Teton West Lumber, Inc. Blair Hotels, Inc. Barbara Hauge Carla Rumsey The Frederick and Lynne Boomgaarden Susan and Patricia Supper Foundation Michele Hemry Doug Samuelson Mark & Kelly Booth Lee and Jan Hermann Gregory Toufayan Kathryn and Chris Boswell and Family Korin Schmidt Ultra Resources, Inc. Sue and Wes Bowers Doug Hockett Craig & Carmen Showalter Michael Van Biema BP Lower 48 Barbara Hoeft George & Denise Siglin Mary Silverzweig White’s Canyon Motors Katie & Chuck Brown Kelly Jensen George Simonton Todd Wirthlin Kelly Bruggeman Rick & Diane Kaysen Shelley Simonton & Anthony Wyatt Indy Burke Donna & Dave Kinskey Matt Bowers Wyatt Construction Carney Logan Burke George Krueger Architects Stephen Simonton Company, Inc. Laura Hewitt Ladd Connect2wyoming, LLC – Alan and Ann Simpson WyHy Federal Credit Union Kelly & Sheridan Little Laurie Heath Susan Simpson Melissa Lyon Merle Jo Crandall Smith & Wesson, Magpul Industries Corp. WYOMING WOMEN’S Laurie DeVries Thomson/Center FOUNDATION Janet Marschner Barbara Dilts Susan Thomas Carol Intlekofer Martin Anonymous Donors Ray Fleming Dinneen & Mary Throne & Kevin Boyce Jessica Case Jim Dinneen Leslie Mattson-Emerson Andrew & Melinda Turitz Judy and Glenn Catchpole Sara Flitner Robin McConnell Verizon Wireless Gary Waldner D A Davidson & Co. Frederick and Medici Capital, LLC Noreen Walsh First Interstate Bank Patricia Supper Foundation Brandi Monger and Donna Wichers Clarence Anthony Barbara Gaiser Billie Addleman WyoLotto Priscilla Moree Arete Design Group Mary Ellbogen Garland Wyoming Association AT&T Services, Inc. Lindy Glode Nelson Engineering of Municipalities

New WYCF Funds in 2017

DONOR ADVISED FUNDS Greater Hulett Community Center Reserve Fund ID Donor Advised Endowment Fund Little Explorers Preschool Fund Ruble Family Fund Louis O. and Edward Classen Fund Shelley Simonton Economic Self-Sufficiency Wyoming Wildlife Administrative Endowment Fund for WY Women YWCA of Sweetwater County Fund TW Foundation Donor Advised Fund AGENCY ENDOWMENT FUNDS GEOGRAPHIC & FIELD OF INTEREST FUNDS Doris M. McMurry David Street Station Fund Butler Wyoming Nongame Wildlife Fund Greater Hulett Community Center Fund TW Foundation Field of Interest Fund

30 2017 ANNUAL REPORT Memorials Those being remembered appear in bold. All others have given in their memory.

Charles Alton Adams Jessica Case Donald Francis Hornecker Anne Brauneis Larry and Nancy Adams Dennis Davis Anthony Polvere Phillip Carey Jerry Hager Michael Connell Bob and Rogene Boyd Hector Ibarra Buffalo Ridge Elementary Lee & Jan Hermann DG Marketing, LLC Anthony Polvere Harry and Mary Ann Fritz Lourdes Pajo Mandy Fabel Jennifer Fritz Mary Ellen Ibarra-Robinson Gregg & Maggie Jackson Robert Fay John and Jessica Fritz & Earl Robinson Brad Jackson John Gans & Stephanie Kessler Tom & Janet Holland Steve Smith Betty Jording Rowene Weems Mara Gans Brent Lathrop Don Jording William & Maura Gates Lance & Virginia Peterson Harriet & Richard Wilson Faith Mercer Kincaid Leo & Elaine Gribbin Jerry Rogers Steve Wirz & Gilda Aronson Anonymous Donor Frederick Hurlock & Kathie Selden & Elaine E. DeBuhr Dianne Perez William Dereemer Ellen Kirven Anthony Polvere Justin and Marjorie Richard & Diana Thompson Brian & Ada Kirven Bowersock Family Claoma Woodall Jerry Dils Charitable Fund Kenneth Koch WyHy Federal Credit Union Dale & Jo Jacobs JW Data, LLC Eula Iverson Jonathon Atkinson Pamela Peelle Jan & Larry Kaufman Jay Lawson Tina & Anthony Mediate John Fanos John & Ginny Kanengieter Hal Corbett and Katie Curtiss Michael Lindsey William B. Bates Barbara Fanos Janet Ludwig Norma Mangan Scott Hocker Bryan Gross Thomas & Kathleen Mangan Twila Barnes Shirley Castle Anonymous Donor Amy McClure Bevan and Sandra Broom Anonymous Donor Converse County Bank John McCue Buffalo Quilting Gals Thomas & Carolyn Roan Darci Haueisen Dennis & Maura McGowan Doyl & Jacqueline Fritz Jonna Janet Kevin & Anne McGowan Louise Classen Roy & Nancy Garber Amy Ryan Katie & Patrick Mettenbrink Carl Classen Michael & Jane Doherty Donald Smylie Rose Mary & Daniel Ratigan Suzanne Gunnell Ann Cyrus Jon Salisbury Mary Eloise Haling Torrey & Karen Moody Glenn Strid James & Sandy Siwik Anonymous Donor Jack Pelissier Gilly Fales Barbara Slovisky William & Cynthia Phillips Frances Hay Hunter Smith Vickery Brooks Mathew & Audrey Reno Emily Bunning Anna Talucci Flavia De Fina Lucy Bunning Joe McGowan Sam Talucci Anthony Polvere Pol Holt Shannon Batenhorst Stephanie White Helena De Fina Phillip Atkerson Pascal Beauvais Kristen Woolley Anonymous Donors Dargie & Justin Bowersock Angus Yates

WYOMING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 31 Memorials, continued

Clarence Mercer Stephanie Sandbank Ruthann KlineSmith Melinda Jean Tillett Anonymous Donor Jerome Pickus George Krueger Anonymous Donors Laura Ladd Lester Mercer Jr. Lois Mercer Sandercock James and Antoinette Orsini Melissa Lyon John & Ann Tierney Anonymous Donor Anonymous Donor Janet Marschner Hope Mercer Tepley Luke Mickelson Shelley Simonton Carol Intlekofer Martin Anonymous Donor Sasha & Christopher Billie Addleman & Leslie Mattson-Emerson Johnston Brandi Monger Robin McConnell Charles & Aileen Thompson Allen Miller Anonymous Donor Brandi Monger Clarence Anthony Linda Newman Clayton & Melissa Schmitz Nelson Engineering Mickey Babcock Melinda Tillett William Zuhl Alli Noland Eli Bebout Anonymous Donors Bobby Model PEO Sisterhood Carol Bell Lollie Benz Plank Senator Malcolm Wallop Anonymous Donor Rosie Berger Annie Riddell Mary Elizabeth Lewis BHHS Brokerage Lynne Boomgaarden West, Inc. Real Estate George & Denise Siglin Chris & Kathryn Boswell Charlotte Walsh Jessica Case Mary Silverzweig Sue and Wes Bowers Anthony Polvere Anne & Gary Hay George Simonton Indy Burke Bill & Rosemary Wilcynski Jorie Johnson Stephen Simonton Carney Logan Alan & Ann Simpson John & Jan Wilcynski Jason & Linda Lillegraven Burke Architects Rebekah Smith James Nielson and Judy and Glenn Catchpole Grace Weeks Anne Young Karey Stebner Sarah Chapman Anonymous Donors Erynne & Ryan Selk Erin Taylor Kelly Curuchet Roger Williams The Crosswols Foundation Mary Throne & Kevin Boyce Megan Degenfelder Compass Capital Rhonda Thompson Andrew & Melinda Turitz Barbara Dilts Management, Inc. John S. Wilson Gary Waldner Ray & Jim Dinneen Mark & Ellen Harrison Noreen Walsh Miriam Reynolds Mandy Fabel Diane & Randy Harrop Wyoming Association Henderson Palmer Bonnie Heidel Sara Flitner of Municipalities Faye Campbell Mike & Ruth Massie Mary Garland Wyoming Department of Health Doc Novotny Marvin Woolf Barbara Gaiser Wyoming Economic Frederick & Patricia Lindy Glode Development Assoc. Keith L. Willmschen Supper Foundation, Inc. Leslie & Danny Griffin WyoLotto Paul & Betty Brennan Graham Parfitt Vickery Fales Hall Milward & Lorna Simpson Byron & Sue Maxson Barbara Hauge Todd & Kim Parfitt Al & Ann Simpson Robert Wirz Michele Hemry Vinton Peck Lee & Jan Hermann & family Bethann Starek Anthony Polvere Anthony Polvere Barbara Hoeft Amy Andersen Adolph “Ox” Zellner David & Evelyn Rosner Kelly Jensen Kenneth Switzer Alan and Ann Simpson Jennifer & Michael Tennican Rick & Diane Kaysen Anonymous Donor

32 2017 ANNUAL2016 Annual REPORT Report Honors Those honored appear in bold. All others have given on their behalf.

Ashley M. Allen Donna Fisher Ray Laidet III Susan Sharp Brenda and Charles Allen Beth Callaway Ray Laidet Jr. Anne MacFarlane Linda Barton Norah Fisher Douglas Levin Rose Marie Shetka Mike Barton Beth Callaway Anonymous Donors Joe Shetka & Marie Kellam Shetka Betty Jo Beardsley Otis Fudpucker Our Families Lori Millin Sheldon Guenther Mary Burman and Steven Simonton Charles Dewolf George Simonton Marian Berger Megan Gebhart Rosie Berger Jeannie & Brandon Gebhart Clint Perry Rosella Mercer Spitzen Mary Ann McFadden Milt & Peggy Miller Anonymous Donor Judy & Glenn Catchpole Merrilynn Spencer Gisele Robinson Press Stephens George Simonton Kelly Storebo Sarah Chapman Erin Tempel Bob & Alice Griffin Ray Laidet Jr. David & Cheryl Johnsen Kathryn Boswell Kerry Will Julie Stone Chris Ross Ann Cyrus Grace Gosar, MD Beth Schmieg Beth Callaway Glenn Strid Lynn Morrison Jane Tanner Vee Hageman Sage Grouse Stuart and Daney Tanner Dubois Boys & Preservation Girls Club Barbara Dilts Carisa Thomas Norris Tratnik Steve and Marylou Banks Jane Jaegersen Laramie Screen Printing Todd & Nicole Karin Ebertz Wendy and Roger Bredehoft Inga Thorson Scheuerman Kristin Strid Albert Kellam Mary Vines Mary Gullikson Mandy Fabel Joe Shetka & Rose Marie Susie Scott Keith Willmshen Kellam Shetka Kathryn Boswell Linda Stoval The Hagelstein Ruthann KlineSmith Family & Gary Guy Rebekah Smith

WYOMING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 33 Not Your Father’s Library

o you remember what a visit to the library “Kids would borrow looked like 30 years ago? Card catalogs lined tools from the library,” the floor. You’d open the long wooden drawers says Jacque Strike, a and search for your favorite title. The Dewey library staff person. Decimal System fresh in your mind as you worked So many, in fact, the through the alphabet. library began checking tools out. The kids also Books are still the soup de jour at libraries, but borrowed staff to help A grant recommendation libraries also fill so many other community needs. fix repairs. of the WYCF Sublette Some unexpected. Local Board “The kids sometimes At the Sublette County Public Library, you’ll find a unique recruited us for our offering: a bike and skateboard repair station. Because of muscle strength,” Jacque says. your support, the Wyoming Community Foundation made While this was great for staff interaction with kids in a grant to fund it. the community, it wasn’t always something they were A Gem in the Community available to do. A fix was needed. The Sublette County Library is buzzing with activity. Because of your support, a repair stand lets kids and Adults and kids alike use the space. The library recently travelers alike (the Great Divide bike race runs by the even created a Young Adult area that seems to always library), make repairs. The station also allows a place for be busy. tools, anchored with cables, to be available to bicyclists Across the street is a skate park. As you might guess, kids and skaters anytime. Not just when the library is open. swarm to it too. They brave all sorts of weather and play Books, tools and bikes. Libraries offer so much to hard. They complete jumps and tricks, but they also crash. Wyoming’s communities. They’re meeting community With crashes come broken parts. needs. Each one is better for it.

The Sublette library is both a wonderful place to find great books and is a great resource for fixing bikes.

1472 N. 5th Street, Suite 201 Laramie, WY 82072 [email protected] • wycf.org • 307.721.8300

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