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EIN 74-2368923

Western Governors Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Denver
State
Colorado
Year formed
1984
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
T30: Public Foundations
Description
The Western Governors Foundation is a charitable organization that administers educational programs and initiatives in the Western United States. It oversees the "Celebrate the West High School Art Competition", which encourages high school students to create art inspired by their state, and is open to all participating states. Recently, WGF launched the "Western Governors' Leadership Institute" (WGLI) to foster leadership development across member states. One young adult per state will be recognized and rewarded for effective leadership. WGF is based in Denver, CO.
Total revenues
$260,000
2023
Total expenses
$145,486
2023
Total assets
$389,309
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Western Governors Foundation

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.

Who funds Western Governors Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Walton Family FoundationTo Support the Western Governors' Leadership Institute.$75,000
Share Our StrengthChildhood Hunger Programs$25,000
Share Our StrengthChildhood Hunger Programs$25,000

Personnel at Western Governors Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Dan BaerChief Financial Officer
James OgsburyPresident$50,000
Amy LaytonSenior Accountant
Troy TimmonsTreasurer and Secretary
Holly PropstVice President

Financials for Western Governors Foundation

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$260,000
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$260,000

Form 990s for Western Governors Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-12-12990View PDF
2022-062023-09-11990EZView PDF
2020-062021-10-12990EZView PDF
2019-062021-05-18990EZView PDF
2018-062019-09-04990EZView PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
February 5, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
February 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
December 29, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from Walton Family Foundation
November 9, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
November 9, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Provides grantsPartially liquidatedState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
1700 Broadway Suite 500
Denver, CO 80290
Metro area
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
County
Denver County, CO
Website URL
westgov.org/ 
Phone
(303) 623-9378
IRS details
EIN
74-2368923
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1984
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T30: Public Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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