Friends of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens

EIN: 830302260 501(c)(3) Environment

Cheyenne, WY

Total Revenue
$399,608
Total Expenses
$300,142
Total Assets
$2,592,434
Net Assets
$2,582,279
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1995
Legal Domicile
WY
Principal Officer
Annie Wood
Phone
3076376458
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Friends of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, founded in 1995, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $400K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 39% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $99K, a strong 25% operating margin.

Mission

The Cheyenne Botanic Gardens inspires, beautifies, and enriches the high plains through gardening, volunteerims, education, inspiration and stewardships.This is accomplished through these focus areas:Plants-Exhibit diverse plant collections and landscapes.Service and therapy-Provides meaningful opportunities for seniors, handicapped and youth-at-risk volunteers who are essential in growing the gardens.Education and outreach-Provides educational and therapeutic opportunities and creating demonstrations in landscaping, gardening, renewable energy and sustainable earth-friendly solutions.

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

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $324,756
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $74,852
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $399,608

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $45,599
Fundraising Expenses $400
Program Expenses $172,605
Other Expenses $254,543
TOTAL EXPENSES $300,142

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $399,608 $287,785 +0.4%
Expenses $300,142 $344,455 -0.1%
Net Income $99,466 $-56,670 -2.8%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
1
Volunteers
95

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
6
$42,000
Total Directors
20
$42,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Kerri Young Vice Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Khale Lenhart Past Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Randy Byers Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Shaina Case Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Kline Emeritus 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cindy Pomeroy Emeritus 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lynn Simons Emeritus 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jill Lovato Executive Director 40.00
Officer Director
$42,000 $0 $42,000
Tracy Wilson Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Tom Lacock Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sharron Kelsey Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Karen Meister-Emerich Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jason Sanchez Dir. of CRE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Janelle Rose Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Matt Ashby Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jaime Liberty Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Shane Smith Emeritus 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Meredith Asay Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gary Steele Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathy Emmons Board Member 1.00
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 $399,608 $300,142 $2,592,434 $99,466
2024 $287,785 $344,455 $2,390,068 $-56,670
2023 $267,505 $312,166 $2,219,300 $-44,661
2022 $601,458 $275,724 $2,189,124 $325,734
2021 $550,447 $199,400 $2,150,803 $351,047
2020 $295,187 $387,550 $1,644,230 $-92,363
2019 $354,484 $564,396 $1,778,293 $-209,912
2018 $627,605 $843,333 $1,969,662 $-215,728
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