Program areas at CFD
The purpose of this corporation is to plan, produce, promote and manage a western celebration known as "Cheyenne Frontier Days." Its objectives are to enhance the economy and business climate of the Cheyenne area, to promote and encourage pride in the Cheyenne area and its people, to preserve and enhance the culture, heritage and traditions of the Cheyenne area and its people. This includes activities such as rodeos, night arena shows, parades, a free pancake breakfast, a carnival, midway entertainment and exhibit area.
Who funds Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at CFD
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Tom Hirsig | Chief Executive Officer | $286,422 | 2023-11-15 |
| Jeannie Gebhart | Chief Financial Officer | $106,848 | 2022-12-31 |
| Mike Kassel | Executive Director | | 2023-08-01 |
| Lonnie Reese | Development Manager | | 2023-08-01 |
| Brad Jorgensen | Exhibits Manager | | 2023-08-01 |
| ...and 9 more key personnel |
Financials for CFD
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $2,289,168 | $5,328,090 | -57% |
| Program services | $18,637,240 | $22,523,820 | -17.3% |
| Investment income and dividends | $166,041 | $184,320 | -9.9% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $441,888 | $139,677 | 216.4% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-1,031,858 | $-21,005 | -4812.4% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $756,737 | $0 | 999% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $130,666 | $282,882 | -53.8% |
| Total revenues | $21,389,882 | $28,437,784 | -24.8% |
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| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo | 501(c)(3) | Fort Worth, TX | $29,568,276 |
| Fairplex | 501(c)(5) | Pomona, CA | $74,988,896 |
| Kentucky Derby Festival | 501(c)(4) | Louisville, KY | $6,945,171 |
| Eastern States Exposition | 501(c)(3) | West Springfield, MA | $30,863,974 |
| Red River Valley Fair Association | 501(c)(5) | West Fargo, ND | $7,102,343 |
| Southwestern Fair Commission | 501(c)(4) | Tucson, AZ | $9,344,778 |
| Washington State Fair | 501(c)(3) | Puyallup, WA | $51,697,261 |
| Hall County Livestock Improvement Association | 501(c)(4) | Grand Island, NE | $18,700,644 |
| Portland Rose Festival Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Portland, OR | $6,544,001 |
| Sunfest of Palm Beach County | 501(c)(3) | West Palm Beach, FL | $6,939,545 |
Data update history
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 15, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
FairsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHuman servicesHistory
Characteristics
State / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteering
General information
- Address
- PO Box 2477
- Cheyenne, WY 82003
- Metro area
- Cheyenne, WY
- County
- Laramie County, WY
- Website URL
- cfdrodeo.com/Â
- Phone
- (307) 778-7200
- Facebook page
- cheyennefrontierdaysÂ
- Twitter profile
- @chefrontierdaysÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 83-0297781
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1991
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- No
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- N52: Fair, County and Other
- NAICS code, primary
- 7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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