The George B Storer Foundation

Wyoming landscapes and communities: The Foundation seeks to ensure a healthy and prosperous future for Wyoming by advocating for conservation of The state's unique landscapes and wildlife, promoting economic diversification, developing sustainable communities, and fostering an engaged citizenry.during The year, The Foundation funded a digital marketing firm to work with Wyoming non-profits. The firm provided education and training related to online fundraising, digital engagement, and online community building. Additionally, The Foundation engaged a communications firm in support of The Wyoming narrative project. The goal of The project is to identify and communicate a common vision for Wyoming, one that connects citizens from across The state based on shared values. Also in The year, The Foundation funded a consultant to launch and develop a new state-wide, non-partisan organization that works to deepen voter education and encourage more citizens to vote.

Early childhood education: The Foundation is committed to developing healthy, happy, creative and curious children. The Foundation believes that achieving this goal requires The integration of developmentally appropriate, natural and imaginative learning opportunities into The fabric of early childhood education.during The year, The Foundation supported a collaborative meeting of outdoor education funders and practitioners. Additionally, The Foundation paid The expenses related to a staff member serving on The board of a non-profit focused on equitable access to meaningful outdoor experiences and connections to nature for all children.

Climate & democracy: The Foundation believes that The defense of democracy and addressing climate change are The critical issues of our time. As such, it seeks to support organizations that aggressively pursue carbon reduction, reform our nation's electoral system, or act at The intersection of both. During The year, The Foundation helped to fund a convening of thought-leaders and philanthropists focused on non-partisan election reform as a means for fostering a more representative and functional government. Additionally, The Foundation paid The expense of a staff member serving on The board of an advocacy organization focused on climate, public lands conservation, and increasing access to outdoor recreation.

The $68,461 is a recovery of a grant made in prior years.