Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WYOMING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
83-0287513
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
6,126,896
5,959,093
4,752,630
5,628,161
10,714,137
33,180,917
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
6,126,896
5,959,093
4,752,630
5,628,161
10,714,137
33,180,917
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
33,180,917
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
6,126,896
5,959,093
4,752,630
5,628,161
10,714,137
33,180,917
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
1,591,154
1,720,656
1,203,891
1,236,340
1,166,113
6,918,154
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
40,099,071
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
16,549
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
82.750 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
81.530 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WYOMING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
83-0287513
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE WHO CARE WITH CAUSES THAT MATTER TO BUILD A BETTER WYOMING. THE WYOMING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION WHICH BUILDS AND PRESERVES FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, CORPORATIONS, AGENCIES AND PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS. THE WYOMING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION USES THE EARNINGS FROM THESE FUNDS TO BENEFIT COMMUNITY NEEDS ACROSS THE STATE OF WYOMING.
FIRST ACHIEVEMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
3. PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL WYOMING YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF LOW OR NO-COST AFTERSCHOOL THAT BENEFIT THE CHILD AND FAMILY. 4. EDUCATING FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE NECESSITY AND VALUE OF AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS IN WYOMING. 5. WORKING TO CREATE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES, SUSTAINABLE FUNDING, AND POLICIES THAT PROTECT, STRENGTHEN, AND EXPAND SCHOOL-BASED AND SCHOOL-LINKED AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS. IN 2010 WYAA RECEIVED APPROVAL TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME (NOIST) TO DEVELOP A STATEWIDE ONLINE SURVEY TO ASSESS THE QUALITY OF WYOIMNG'S AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT.
THIRD ACHIEVEMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C
WYWF ALSO DOES ADVOCACY WORK IN MANY AREAS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, HEALTH CARE, TRANSPORTATION, SAFETY, HOUSING AND A JOB THAT PAYS A LIVABLE WAGE. THIS LARGE BODY OF WORK IS ENCOMPASSED BY THE WYWF MOTTO - "WHEN WOMEN AND GIRLS PROSPER -COMMUNITIES THRIVE" WYWF LAUNCHED WAGE TRAINING PROGRAMS IN 2008 AND CONTINUES THESE TODAY AS WYOMING CONTINUES TO HAVE ONE OF THE LARGEST WAGE GAPS IN THE U.S. THE OBJECTIVE OF THESE PROGRAMS IS TO HELP WOMEN LEARN TO BENCHMARK A WAGE OR SALARY IN A SPECIFIC GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION, TO MAKE A REALISTIC BUDGET AND TO NEGOTIATE FOR A COMPETITIVE WAGE. IN 2010, WYWF ALSO BEGAN WORK ON ITS LEAP INTO LEADERSHIP PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE WOMEN TO PARTICIPATE IN CIVIC AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP IN THE STATE.
ALL OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
AS AN ENDOWMENT-BUILDING ORGANIZATION, THE WYOMING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION STRIVES TO CREATE AND PRESERVE PERMANENT FUNDS TO BENEFIT CHARITABLE CAUSES THROUGHOUT WYOMING FOR BOTH THE PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. THESE FUNDS ARE ESTABLISHED BY INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, CORPORATIONS, AGENCIES AND PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING CHAPTERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 10B
YES. THE WYOMING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DOES HAVE WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE ACTIVITIES OF AFFILIATES TO ENSURE THEIR OPERATIONS ARE CONSISTENT WITH THOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND WITH THE CERTIFIED NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE WYOMING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION POSTS LINKS TO INFORMATION ON ITS WEBSITE. ALSO, ANYONE MAY CALL OR E-MAIL TO MAKE REQUESTS FOR THIS INFORMATION AT ANYTIME AND FOUNDATION STAFF WILL MAKE ANY OF THIS INFORMATION AVAILABLE EITHER ELECTRONICALLY OR IN HARD COPY.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE WYOMING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION REVIEWED AND UPDATED ITS CONFLICT OF INTERESTS POLICY IN 2010. ALL BOARD MEMBERS FULLY DISCLOSED ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON THE NEW CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FORM BEFORE THE END OF 2010. GOING FORWARD, ALL NEW BOARD MEMBERS MUST REVIEW THIS POLICY AND COMPLETE THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FORM. AT THE ANNUAL MEETING IN SEPTEMBER EACH YEAR, ALL BOARD MEMBERS WILL UPDATE THEIR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FORM. IN ADDITION, A PRACTICE WAS ADOPTED IN 2010 REQUIRING THE BOARD CHAIR AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS TO ASK AT EACH MEETING WHETHER ANYONE HAS A CONFLICT WITH RESPECT TO ITEMS ON THE AGENDA AND REMIND ATTENDEES OF THEIR CONTINUED OBLIGATION TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD ANNUALLY PREPARES A PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE PRESIDENT. AFTER DISCUSSING THE RESULTS WITH THE PRESIDENT, THE CHAIR BRINGS HIS/HER SALARY RECOMMENDATION TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. AFTER THIS, IT IS FORWARDED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE TO BE INCLUDED AS A PART OF THE UPCOMING YEAR'S BUDGET. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE IS GIVEN STATISTICAL SALARY INFORMATION FROM THE INDEPENDENTLY COMPILED ANNUAL COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS SALARY SURVEY. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE THEN BRINGS A BUDGET RECOMMENDATION, WHICH INCLUDES THE PRESIDENT'S SALARY, TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
THE PRESIDENT DECIDES ON THE VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE'S SALARY BY PERFORMING AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND BY COMPARING CURRENT SALARY LEVEL AGAINST THAT OF OTHER COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS. THIS COMPARISON IS TAKEN FROM INFORMATION COMPILED ANNUAL BY THE COUNCIL ON FOUNDATION. THE VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE'S SALARY IS INCLUDED IN THE PROPOSED BUDGET THAT IS PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE DURING EACH YEAR'S ANNUAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING IN SEPTEMBER. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE THEN BRINGS A BUDGET RECOMMENDATION TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE FOUNDATION POSTS LINKS TO INFORMATION ON ITS WEBSITE. ALSO, ANYONE MAY CALL OR E-MAIL IN REQUESTS FOR THIS INFORMATION AT ANYTIME AND FOUNDATION STAFF WILL MAKE ANY OF THIS INFORMATION AVAILABLE EITHER ELECTRONICALLY OR IN HARD COPY.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.