WESTERN GOVERNORS FOUNDATION (EIN 742368923) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1984

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Amy Layton

Phone

3036239378

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

WESTERN GOVERNORS FOUNDATION, founded in 1984, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $206K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 32% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $67K, a strong 32% operating margin.

Mission

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.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $206,350

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $206,350

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $78,222

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $48,495

Other Expenses $61,408

TOTAL EXPENSES $139,630

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$206,350	$301,700	-0.3%
Expenses	$139,630	$115,029	+0.2%
Net Income	$66,720	$186,671	-0.6%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

N/A

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

$78,222

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JAMES OGSBURY	PRESIDENT	Director	$78,222	$0	$78,222
BRIAN SANDOVAL	VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE BULLOCK	MEMBER - BOARD OF DIRECTORS	Director	$0	$0	$0
GOVERNOR DAVID IGE	MEMBER - BOARD OF DIRECTORS	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATT MEAD	MEMBER - BOARD OF DIRECTORS	Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT PULSIPHER	MEMBER - BOARD OF DIRECTORS	Director	$0	$0	$0
GOVERNOR MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM	MEMBER - BOARD OF DIRECTORS	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$206,350	$139,630	$607,168	$66,720
2024	$301,700	$115,029	$580,386	$186,671
2023	$260,000	$145,486	$389,309	$114,514

WESTERN GOVERNORS FOUNDATION