Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010 and ending 12-31-2010
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
BUFFALO BILL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
720 SHERIDAN AVENUE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
CODY, WY82435
D Employer identification number

83-0180403
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 17,314,277
F Name and address of principal officer:
BRUCE B ELDREDGE
720 SHERIDAN AVENUE
CODY,WY82435
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
BBHC.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1917
M State of legal domicile: WY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO EDUCATE & ENTERTAIN WORLDWIDE AUDIENCES ABOUT THE PAST, PRESENT, & FUTURE OF THE AMERICAN WEST.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 42
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 42
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 210
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 275
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 17,436
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 8,418
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 4,602,196 7,113,533
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 2,088,440 2,196,114
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... -6,547,127 1,016,407
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 943,526 1,104,331
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 1,087,035 11,430,385
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 85,800
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 5,506,006 5,406,263
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet982,288    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 4,705,371 4,777,074
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 10,211,377 10,269,137
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... -9,124,342 1,161,248
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 153,380,984 158,325,888
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 166,403 223,260
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 153,214,581 158,102,628
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE CENTER IS THE WORLD LEADER IN PRESENTING AUTHENTIC INTERPRETATION AND COMPELLING EXPERIENCES ABOUT THE AMERICAN WEST. THROUGH OUR IDEAS, COLLECTIONS, AND PROGRAMS, WE EDUCATE AND ENTERTAIN WORLDWIDE AUDIENCES ABOUT THE PAST, PRESENT, & FUTURE OF THE AMERICAN WEST.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 6,172,181 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 2,815,372 )
CURATORIAL, COLLECTIONS & CONSERVATION PLAN:INTRODUCTIONTHE CONSERVATION AND COLLECTIONS DEPARTMENTS HAVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR MORE THAN 100,000 COLLECTION OBJECTS (MANY WITH MULTIPLE PARTS) INSIDE THE MUSEUM; 2,000 LINEAL FEET OF ARCHIVAL AND MANUSCRIPT COLLECTIONS; AND 500,000 HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPHS DEPICTING THE AMERICAN WEST. IN ADDITION, A MAJOR OUTDOOR SCULPTURE COLLECTION AND SCULPTURE GARDEN CONTAINS A COLLECTION OF OVER 20 BRONZES AND FERROUS OBJECTS. ALL OF THESE COLLECTIONS WILL GROW IN THE FUTURE. AS THE ONLY CONSERVATION LABORATORY WITHIN AN INSTITUTION IN WYOMING, THE CONSERVATOR ROUTINELY RESPONDS TO INQUIRIES FROM THE PUBLIC, AND MUSEUMS IN WYOMING AND THE WESTERN NON-COASTAL STATES. THE COLLECTIONS MANAGERS ALSO ROUTINELY COUNSEL AND GIVE AID TO SMALLER INSTITUTIONS AND INDIVIDUALS IN WYOMING AND THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION.THE CENTER SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED ITS FOURTH REACCREDIDATION BY THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS WHICH MEANS THAT THE CENTER IS IN THE TOP 800 MUSEUMS OUT OF OVER 18,000 NATIONALLY. THE CENTER HAS BEEN ACCREDITED CONTINUOUSLY SINCE 1972. A COMPREHENSIZE COLLECTION POLICY OUTLINES ALL ASPECTS OF THE OPERATIONS, CARE, DOCUMENTATION AND HANDLING OF OUR COLLECTIONS. THE POLICY SERVES AS A MODEL FOR OTHER INSTITUTIONS. THE CENTER ADHERES TO STRICT CONSERVATION STANDARDS. THE MUSEUM IS COMMITTED TO CREATING OPTIMUM STORAGE AND EXHIBIT ENVIRONMENTS THAT REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR NEGATIVE IMPACTS ON OBJECTS AND WORKS OF ART. A MONITORING AND MITIGATION PROGRAM FOR INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT HAS BEEN ONGOING UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE COLLECTIONS MANAGERS FOR DECADES; THE TRAPS ARE MONITORED AT A MINIMUM OF EVERY SIX MONTHS. THE OPERATIONS STAFF RECEIVES STATE OF THE ART TRAINING ANNUALLY. THE SET POINTS FOR OLD AND NEW BUILDINGS ARE: TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 68 AND 72 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND A HUMIDITY LEVEL OF 50% (RH), +/-5% RH IN A 24-HOUR PERIOD. HYGROTHERMOGRAPHS ARE USED FOR ADDITIONAL MONITORING. INTERPRETIVE PHILOSOPHY, STRATEGY AND CONTENT:THE CENTER ASPIRES TO BE "THE WORLD'S FOREMOST AUTHORITY AND INTERPRETER OF THE AMERICAN WEST." OUR MISSION STATEMENT READS "THROUGH OUR IDEAS, COLLECTIONS, AND PROGRAMS, WE EDUCATE AND ENTERTAIN WORLDWIDE AUDIENCES ABOUT THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF THE AMERICAN WEST." THE CENTER IS MOVING TO HOLISTICALLY INTERPRET THE AMERICAN WEST AND HAS CHANGED ITS TACTICS FROM PROMOTING FIVE SEPARATE MUSEUMS TO PROMOTING THE CENTER AS ONE ENTITY WHICH CAN INTERPRET THE AMERICAN WEST FROM DIFFERENT AND YET COMPLEMENTARY PERSPECTIVES. THE CENTER HAS ESTABLISHED THE IDEA OF "THE AMERICAN WEST TRANSCENDS TIME AND PLACE." THIS MEANS THAT YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE HERE IN THE WEST TO EXPERIENCE THE TRAITS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF WHAT THE AMERICAN WEST IS ALL ABOUT. YOU CAN DO THAT VIRTUALLY VIA TECHNOLOGY AND THROUGH OUR EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS THAT TRAVEL ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND AROUND THE WORLD. THEMES:THE CENTER HAS ESTABLISHED FOUR THEMES THAT WILL BE USED AS BUILDING BLOCKS TO INTERPRET THE AMERICAN WEST. THESE THEMES ARE: - DIVERSE PEOPLE IN REMARKABLE LANDSCAPES - RELATIONSHIPS AMONG PEOPLE, CULTURE, NATURE AND PLACE - STORIES AND MYTHS ABOUT THE AMERICAN WEST - THE UNIVERSAL AND ENDURING VALUES OF THE AMERICAN WEST THAT INFORM THE AMERICAN CHARACTERTHE CENTER WILL CREATE EDUCATIONAL POLICY TO DRIVE THESE THEMES INTO ALL OF OUR EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION, A MASTER INTERPRETIVE PLAN WILL BE CREATED TO ENSURE THAT WE ARE REACHING OUR AUDIENCES WITH PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS THAT EXPLAIN THE THEMES AND MEET OUR VISITOR'S NEEDS. WE WILL EVENTUALLY EXPAND OUR AUDIENCES FROM 200,000 ON-SITE VISTORS TO ALMOST 300,000 VISTORS ANNUALLY. IN ADDITION, WE WILL EXPAND THE NUMBER OF UNIQUE WEBSITE VISITS FROM 500,000 TO 2,000,000 ANNUALLY. THE CENTER HAS EMBARKED UPON A $2,750,000 PROGRAM TO REINSTALL THE HISTORY SECTION OF THE CENTER THAT FOCUSES ON WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY. PLANNING AND FUNDRAISING HAVE BEEN UNDERWAY SINCE 2008 AND CONSTRUCTION IS SCHEDULED TO BE COMPLETED IN JULY OF 2012. DURING 2010, THE CENTER REDUCED SOME PROGRAM OFFERINGS TO CLOSE THE BUDGET GAPS. THE NUMBER OF PROGRAMS WAS REDUCED BY 10% BUT WE STILL OFFER PROGRAMS TO ALL SEGMENTS OF OUR VISTORS AND COMMUNITY. ALSO IN 2010, THE CENTER'S TRUSTEES BEGAN A STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS THAT SETS THE COURSE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE INSTITUTION FOR THE NEXT 10 YEARS. THIS PLAN PLACES A PREMIUM ON DEVELOPING THE IDEAS AND INFORMING THE NATIONAL CHARACTER THAT ARE INHERENT IN THE AMERICAN WEST, WHICH CAN BE DESCRIBED AND EXPLAINED THROUGH THE HISTORY OF THE REGION FROM NATURAL, CULTURAL, TECHNOLOGICAL, AND HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,171,095 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
SEE SCHEDULE O
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 7,343,276
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.......................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
Yes
 
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II..........
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II...........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III...............
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule MClick to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............ Click to see attachment
30
Yes
 
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I........................... Click to see attachment
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1.....................
34
 
No
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
 
No
a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
97
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
1
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
210
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............
1a
42
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
42
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
 
No
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
MEG KATH
720 SHERIDAN AVENUE
CODY,WY82435
(307) 578-4044
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) ALAN K SIMPSON
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
 2.00 X   X       0 0 0
(2) NAOMA J TATE
VICE CHAIRMAN
 2.00 X   X       0 0 0
(3) BARRON G COLLIER II
VICE CHAIRMAN
 2.00 X   X       0 0 0
(4) ERNEST J GOPPERT JR
TREASURER
 2.00 X   X       0 0 0
(5) JAMES E NIELSON
SECRETARY
 2.00 X   X       0 0 0
(6) GORDON H BARROWS
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(7) DANIELE D BODINI
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(8) GEORGE BROWN
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(9) WILEY T BUCHANAN III
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(10) RICHARD B CHENEY
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(11) HENRY HR COE JR
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(12) STEVEN R CRANFILL
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(13) JOAN C DONNER
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(14) FORREST FENN
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(15) WILLIAM C GARLOW
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(16) RAY L HUNT
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(17) DAVID M LEUSCHEN
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) WILLIS MCDONALD IV
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(19) RICHARD S NELSON
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(20) NANCY D PETRY
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(21) WILLIAM B RUGER JR
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(22) MARGARET W SCARLETT
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(23) RICHARD J SCHWARTZ
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(24) WILLIAM SELF
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(25) J LAURENCE SHEERIN
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(26) COLIN M SIMPSON
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(27) HARRIET STUART SPENCER
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(28) H LEIGHTON STEWARD
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(29) JOHN C SULLIVAN
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(30) MICHAEL J SULLIVAN
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(31) JAMES G TAGGART
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(32) MARGO GRANT WALSH
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(33) EDWARD P CONNORS
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(34) MARY FLITNER
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(35) RONALD L FORMAN
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(36) CHARLES C FRANCIS
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(37) PATRICK R MCDONALD
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(38) PAUL V CALI
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(39) WALLACE H JOHNSON
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(40) WILLIAM L KING
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(41) SAMUEL B WEBB JR
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(42) BRUCE ELDREDGE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO
 50.00     X       175,487 0 28,253
(43) WENDY K SCHNEIDER
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
 45.00         X   122,406 0 23,169
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 297,893 0 51,422
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet2
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b 802,195
c Fundraising events....1c 153,022
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		6,158,316
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 1,484,076
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 7,113,533
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a ADMISSION CHARGES 713,990 2,067,759 2,067,759    
b MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 713,990 128,355 128,355    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 2,196,114
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 867,624     867,624
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 5,074,737 500
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 4,926,454  
c Gain or (loss) 148,283 500
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 148,783     148,783
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 153,022
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a 279,735
b Less: direct expenses ...b 134,127
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 145,608   145,608
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 1,782,034
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 823,311
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 958,723 619,258 17,436 322,029
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 11,430,385 2,815,372 17,436 1,484,044
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21    
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22 85,800 85,800
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....        
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 4,088,728 2,947,424 674,702 466,602
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 109,803 72,459 21,631 15,713
9 Other employee benefits ....... 785,400 568,120 131,836 85,444
10 Payroll taxes ........... 422,332 317,654 62,640 42,038
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 41,247 23,369 17,878  
b Legal ......... 1,039 509 530  
c Accounting ........... 59,951 29,376 30,575  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..    
f Investment management fees ...... 240,121 240,121    
g Other .......... 428,047 324,684 35,594 67,769
12 Advertising and promotion .... 176,204 40,549 134,650 1,005
13 Office expenses ....... 539,658 365,792 130,994 42,872
14 Information technology ...... 269,906 118,960 109,272 41,674
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 439,643 287,705 151,938  
17 Travel ............ 265,742 151,489 56,191 58,062
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 17,151 9,154 2,448 5,549
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 1,584,945 1,373,613 207,945 3,387
23 Insurance .............. 138,780 87,551 51,229  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a ENTERTAINMENT 173,189 58,358 17,828 97,003
b PUBLICATIONS 131,159 49,766 49,581 31,812
c BAD DEBT EXPENSE 81,539 73,708 7,831  
d REPAIR & MAINTENANCE 75,183 47,572 27,406 205
e UBI TAXES 5,637   5,637  
f All other expenses 107,933 69,543 15,237 23,153
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 10,269,137 7,343,276 1,943,573 982,288
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		       
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Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 858,098 1 1,588,171
2 Savings and temporary cash investments .......   2  
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 2,160,812 3 2,019,591
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 62,006 4 65,720
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 709,655 8 684,641
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 116,731 9 138,922
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 54,141,420
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 20,701,987 33,579,340 10c 33,439,433
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 32,349,584 11 35,205,034
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 6,701,932 12 6,929,366
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 76,842,826 15 78,255,010
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 153,380,984 16 158,325,888
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 166,403 17 223,260
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue ..........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D.....   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 166,403 26 223,260
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 20,414,113 27 19,737,872
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 105,856,184 28 108,777,830
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 26,944,284 29 29,586,926
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 153,214,581 33 158,102,628
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 153,380,984 34 158,325,888
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
11,430,385
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
10,269,137
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
1,161,248
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
153,214,581
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
3,726,799
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
158,102,628
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2010)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
BUFFALO BILL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

83-0180403
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
f
g
(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? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(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.") .... 11,021,854 24,389,981 5,801,483 4,602,196 7,113,533 52,929,047
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.. 11,021,854 24,389,981 5,801,483 4,602,196 7,113,533 52,929,047
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.           52,929,047
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.. 11,021,854 24,389,981 5,801,483 4,602,196 7,113,533 52,929,047
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 1,079,296 995,890 807,636 836,871 867,624 4,587,317
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 6,585 12,023 7,245 9,888 9,418 45,159
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).           57,561,523
12
12
24,393,711
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
91.950 %
15
15
90.760 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
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
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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
 
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Name of organization
BUFFALO BILL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

83-0180403
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule—
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Name of organization
BUFFALO BILL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
  		Employer identification number

83-0180403
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions)
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Name of organization
BUFFALO BILL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
  		Employer identification number

83-0180403
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions)
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part III
Name of organization
BUFFALO BILL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
  		Employer identification number

83-0180403
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BUFFALO BILL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

83-0180403
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $ 1,412,184
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $ 78,255,010
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 38,186,989 32,581,471 39,865,622
b Contributions ........ 601,723   11,427,287
c Investment earnings or losses ... 4,757,540 8,140,731 -16,646,587
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		2,394,628 2,535,213 2,064,851
f Administrative expenses ....      
g End of year balance ...... 41,151,624 38,186,989 32,581,471
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet38.250 %
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet55.430 %
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet6.320 %
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
Yes
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   165,500 165,500
b Buildings ................   39,239,861 11,036,321 28,203,540
c Leasehold improvements ............   695,854 656,251 39,603
d Equipment ................   2,252,806 1,806,663 446,143
e Other .................   11,787,399 7,202,752 4,584,647
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 33,439,433
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) ART & BRONZES 25,861,085
(2) ARTIFACTS, PHOTOS, MEMORABILIA 52,393,925







Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 78,255,010
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes  








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 11,430,385
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 10,269,137
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 1,161,248
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 3,860,675
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5 31,057
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8 -164,933
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9 3,726,799
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 4,888,047
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 16,424,194
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 3,860,675
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 31,057
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 3,891,732
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 12,532,462
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 240,121
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b -1,342,198
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c -1,102,077
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 11,430,385
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 11,536,147
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 164,933
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 1,342,198
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 1,507,131
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 10,029,016
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 240,121
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 240,121
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 10,269,137
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
  PART III, LINE 4: THE CENTER HAS OVER 100,000 OBJECTS; 500,000 HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPHS; 30,000 BOOKS; AND 2,000 LINEAR FEET OF DOCUMENTS AND RECORDS IN ITS COLLECTIONS. THE CENTER IS NOTED FOR ITS PLAINS INDIAN CULTURAL OBJECTS, WESTERN ART, FIREARMS, AND HISTORICAL OBJECTS RELATED TO WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY. THE CENTER USES THESE COLLECTIONS TO DRAW ALMOST 200,000 VISITORS TO OUR FACILITY ANNUALLY THROUGH INTERACTIVE AND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS INCLUDING EXHIBITIONS, ADULT AND FAMILY PROGRAMS, SCHOLARLY LECTURES, RESEARCH PROJECTS AND SIMILAR PROGRAMS. THE CENTER REACHES ALMOST 500,000 INDIVIDUAL WEB USERS EACH YEAR WHO ACCESS COLLECTIONS, PROGRAMS AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE AMERICAN WEST ON-LINE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE.
DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS: PART V, LINE 4: ENDOWMENTS WERE RESTRICTED FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES AT DECEMBER 31, 2010: GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE, CURATORIAL & CONSERVATION, COLLECTIONS, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48: PART X: THE ASSOCIATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, EXCEPT FOR INCOME FROM THE SALE OF CERTAIN ITEMS BY THE ASSOCIATION'S GIFT SHOP. INCOME TAXES RELATED TO THESE SALES WERE NOT MATERIAL DURING THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 OR 2009.
PART XI, LINE 8 - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   DONATED SERVICES RECEIVED EXPENSE -164,933.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES NETTED WITH REVENUE ON TAX RETURN -134,127. COST OF GOODS SOLD NETTED WITH REVENUE ON TAX RETURN -823,311. RECLASSIFICATION OF NET ASSETS -384,760.
PART XIII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES NETTED WITH REVENUE ON TAX RETURN 134,127. RECLASSIFICATION OF NET ASSETS 384,760. COST OF GOODS SOLD NETTED WITH REVENUE ON TAX RETURN 823,311.
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SCHEDULE G
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,
or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BUFFALO BILL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

83-0180403
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
Total .................right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

PATRONS BALL
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

  
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 432,757     432,757
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		153,022     153,022
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		279,735     279,735
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Non-cash prizes . . 67,703     67,703
6 Rent/facility costs . .        
7 Food and beverages . . 66,424     66,424
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses .        
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 134,127
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow 145,608
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," Explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," Explain:
 
11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ...........................
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13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
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Name of the organization
BUFFALO BILL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number
83-0180403
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance






















2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations ......................... Bullet Image
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50055P
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) CIWAS FELLOWSHIPS 15 85,500      
(2) SCHOLARSHIPS 1 300      











Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.: PART I, LINE 2: SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: ONCE THE FELLOWS ARE AWARDED, THEIR WORK SITUATIONS ARE FULLY DEVELOPED AND MONITORED BY THE PROGRAM COORDINATOR. WHILE HERE, THE FELLOWS MEET WITH CURATORIAL STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION FOR DISCUSSION OF THE EXPECTATIONS WE HAVE OF THEIR WORK. THEY ALSO SIGN A CONTRACT. THEY HAVE SET WORK REQUIREMENTS, EITHER IN RESIDENCE OR IN FIELD WORK, A MEET-AND-GREET RECEPTION WITH CURATORIAL AND EDUCATION DEPARTMENTS, AND A FINAL REPORT MADE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC PLUS STAFF. STAFF INTERACTS WITH THE FELLOWS DAILY AND DISCUSSES OUTCOMES WITH THEM IN A FINAL REVIEW MEETING AFTER THEIR PRESENTATION.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BUFFALO BILL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

83-0180403
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported in prior
Form 990 or
Form 990-EZ
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) BRUCE ELDREDGE (i)
(ii)		 174,811
0 		0
0 		676
0 		7,233
0 		22,078
0 		204,798
0 		0
0















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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
NonCash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
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Name of the organization
BUFFALO BILL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

83-0180403
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of Contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art .... X 17 91,550 OPINION OF EXPERT
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications .. X 90,677 OPINION OF EXPERT
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded .        
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles ..... X 263 625,918 OPINION OF EXPERT
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts .... X 91 525,165 OPINION OF EXPERT
23 Scientific specimens .. X 1 1,000 OPINION OF EXPERT
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( SPECIAL EVENT ) X 125 149,766 OPINION OF EXPERT
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
11
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell non-cash
contributions? ............................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) 2010
Schedule M (Form 990) 2010
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Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
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Name of the organization
BUFFALO BILL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

83-0180403
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
ORGANIZATION MISSION STATEMENT FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1 THE BUFFALO BILL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION (BBMA) WAS FOUNDED AS A NONPROFIT EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION IN 1917, THE YEAR OF WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY'S PASSING. BUFFALO BILL WAS AN AUTHENTIC WESTERN HERO WHOSE LIFE AND CAREER PARALLELED MOST OF THE SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN WESTERN AMERICAN HISTORY. THE BBMA MAINTAINS & OPERATES THE BUFFALO BILL HISTORICAL CENTER (CENTER); OVERSEEING THE CENTER'S MISSION OF SERVING THE PUBLIC BY ADVANCING KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE AMERICAN WEST THROUGH A BROAD RANGE OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING ACQUIRING; EXHIBITING & INTERPRETING COLLECTIONS; PRESERVING THEIR PHYSICAL & CONTEXTUAL INTEGRITY; AND HELPING THE PUBLIC UNDERSTAND THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE AMERICAN WEST. THIS MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH EXHIBITIONS, THE DEVELOPMENT OF SCHOLARSHIP AND PRESENTING THE PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE IDEAS ABOUT THE AMERICAN WEST TO AUDIENCES WHO COME THROUGH OUR DOORS AND VIEW US ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB. COMPRISED OF FIVE SECTIONS CALLED "MUSEUMS" AND A RESEARCH LIBRARY, THE CENTER HAS, OVER THE YEARS, BECOME MUCH MORE THAN A MONUMENT TO THE LIFE AND TIMES OF BUFFALO BILL. IT IS OFTEN REFERRED TO AS THE "SMITHSONIAN OF THE WEST." THE CENTER SERVES ALMOST 200,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY ON SITE IN CODY, WY AND APPROXIMATELY 500,000 ANNUALLY VIA OUR WEBSITE. IN 2008 DURING A WHITE HOUSE CEREMONY, THE CENTER RECEIVED THE NATIONAL MEDAL FOR MUSEUM SERVICE, THE HIGHEST AWARD GRANTED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. THE AWARD RECOGNIZES THE SERVICES THE CENTER OFFERS TO THE COMMUNITY.
PROGRAM SERVICE STATEMENT FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: THE CENTER'S EDUCATION DEPTARTMENT ADVANCES LIFELONG LEARNING ABOUT THE AMERICAN WEST BY: - ENGAGE VISITORS IN DISCOVERY BY FOSTERING INTERACTIONS BETWEEN THE VISITOR AND OBJECTS - ENCOURAGE THE INTERCONNECTEDNESS OF PEOPLE, CULTURES, AND NATURE - PROMOTE INTERACTION AMONG VISITORS AND STAFF THE CENTER'S EDUCATION DEPARTMENT STRIVES TO MEET THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS WHEN DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS: - MEET THE CENTER'S OVERARCHING GOALS - MEET THE INTERPRETIVE AND CONTENT GOALS FOR EACH OF THE FIVE DISCIPLINES AT THE CENTER - MEET THE MISSION, PRINCIPLES, AND INTERPRETIVE GOALS FOR THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - MEET THE NEEDS OF VARIOUS AUDIENCES THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS PROVIDE EXAMPLES OF HOW THE PROGRAMMING TECHNIQUES AND METHODS WE USE ARE APPROPRIATE TO THE MUSEUM'S EDUCATIONAL GOALS AND ITS AUDIENCES: 1. SUMMER AND WINTER WORKSHOPS ARE 2-4 HOUR EXPERIENCES PRIMARILY GEARED TOWARDS OUR LOCAL AUDIENCE. WORKSHOPS ARE OFFERED TO STUDENTS AGES 4-6, 7-9, 10+. TOPICS ARE AGE SPECIFIC AND COVER ALL DISCIPLINES OF THE CENTER. WHILE THESE ARE SHORT SESSIONS, THEY ARE VERY IN DEPTH AND PERTINENT TO THE PARTICULAR TOPIC. THEY EACH HAVE HANDS-ON COMPONENTS. EXAMPLES INCLUDE: ANIMAL OLYMPICS, CROW STORYTELLING, ART AND DANCE, WATERCOLOR WONDER, CLAY CREATIONS, AND "INSECTIGATIONS" INSECT IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM. 2. ADULT WORKSHOPS WERE TRADITIONALLY OFFERED DURING THE SUMMER AND WINTER, HOWEVER THEY ARE NOW OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR OUR ADULT LEARNERS. THE CLASSES ARE OFFERED IN A VARIETY OF DISCIPLINES, FORMATS, AND LENGTHS, AND ARE TARGETED PRIMARILY TO LOCAL AUDIENCES. THERE ARE FEES FOR SOME OF THESE PROGRAMS WHILE OTHERS ARE FREE TO ALL. EXAMPLES INCLUDE: WINTER EAGLE WATCH (FIELD EXCURSION); A WESTERN FILM SERIES WITH DISCUSSION; PAINTING WITH THE MASTERS (STUDIO ART CLASS); AND BEHIND THE SCENES TOURS OF THE CENTER. 3. EACH SUMMER, EDUCATION STAFF, DOCENTS, AND INTERNS PRESENT "SPOTLIGHT PROGRAMS" TO SUMMER VISITORS. THESE SHORT 20-MINUTE INTERPRETIVE PRESENTATIONS PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE VISITORS ABOUT A PARTICULAR TOPIC WITHIN THE CENTER. PROGRAMS ARE DONE IN ALL OF THE MUSEUMS. THESE SPOTLIGHTS ARE APPEALING TO THE VISITOR OR GENERAL AUDIENCE. THEY TYPICALLY ARE LECTURE-BASED; HOWEVER MOST HAVE HANDS-ON COMPONENTS. SPOTLIGHT PROGRAMS ALSO HELP TO ORIENT THE VISITOR TO THE REST OF THE MUSEUM. EACH GROUP RECEIVES A TAILORED VERSION OF THE SPOTLIGHT, WHICH IS BASED ON THE AUDIENCE'S PRIOR KNOWLEDGE AND THEIR AGE. TOPICS INCLUDED: FIREARMS- WILDLIFE FRIEND OR FOE; OWLS- PREDATORS OF THE NIGHT; WHY THE COWBOY WEARS A HAT; YELLOWSTONE GEOLOGY; WHAT'S A POW-WOW?; AND YOUNG CHARLIE RUSSELL. EDUCATORS ALSO PROVIDE FAMILY ACTIVITIES TO OUR VISITORS INCLUDING ART IN THE GARDEN, AND MAGNIFICENT METAMORPHOSIS. 4. CONSIDERING ITS MISSION TO ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE AMERICAN WEST, THE CENTER DEVELOPED FIVE PROGRAMS THAT ENGAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN LEARNING ABOUT THE WEST. THE PROGRAMS CELEBRATE WYOMING'S CULTURE AND HERITAGE AND COMPLEMENT THE FIVE MUSEUMS WITHIN THE CENTER. STUDENTS ROTATE TO DIFFERENT STATIONS AS THEY LEARN THROUGH HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES ABOUT THE WEST. MUSEUM ADVENTURES ARE DESIGNED TO ADDRESS STATE EDUCATION STANDARDS AND GOALS AND MEET THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS IN SMALL, ISOLATED COMMUNITIES WHO HAVE LIMITED ACCESS TO ARTS AND HUMANITIES-RELATED PROGRAMMING. AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE CELEBRATION FEATURES CONTEMPORARY PLAINS INDIAN ART, HISTORY, AND CULTURAL TRADITIONS PRESENTED BY PLAINS ARTISTS, STORYTELLERS, DANCERS, AND MUSICIANS. A CELEBRATION OF BUFFALO BILL'S BIRTHDAY INCLUDES INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES LED BY MUSICIANS AND HISTORICAL INTERPRETERS WHO GIVE CHILDREN A GLIMPSE OF WHAT THEIR LIVES MIGHT HAVE BEEN LIKE DURING BUFFALO BILL'S ERA. COWBOY SONGS & RANGE BALLADS PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THEIR WESTERN HERITAGE THROUGH STORIES & SONGS. CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT COWBOYS, RANCHING & AGRICULTURE, AND UNIQUE & HOMEMADE INSTRUMENTS. GREATER YELLOWSTONE ADVENTURE INCREASES UNDERSTANDING & APPRECIATION FOR THE RELATIONSHIPS THAT BIND HUMANS TO NATURE IN THE WEST - SPECIFICALLY THE GREATER YELLOWSTONE REGION. "ARTLIFE!" IS A DAY-LONG SERIES OF ACTIVITIES THAT BROADENS STUDENTS' EXPOSURE TO CONTEMPORARY ART AND LIVING ARTISTS. 5. THE PLAINS INDIAN MUSEUM SEMINAR IS AN ANNUAL PROGRAM OF THE CENTER WHICH ATTRACTS SCHOLARS, ARTISTS, AND OTHER INTERESTED PEOPLE FOR PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS RELATED TO THE ARTS, CULTURES, AND HISTORY OF THE PLAINS INDIANS. PAST PROGRAMS HAVE FOCUSED ON SUCH TOPICS AS SACRED LANDS, EDUCATION, MUSIC AND DANCING, AND VARIOUS ASPECTS OF PLAINS INDIAN ARTS. EACH YEAR, THE SEMINAR INCLUDES A FIELD TRIP. TYPICALLY, AUDIENCES ARE LOCAL AND REGIONAL. FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE SEMINARS 31 YEAR HISTORY, THE 2007 PROGRAM INCLUDED INVITED GUESTS MAORI EDUCATORS FROM NEW ZEALAND WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE 4 DAY SEMINAR AND WERE FEATURED IN THE KEYNOTE PRESENTATION, ATTENDED BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS AS WELL AS SEMINAR PARTICIPANTS. OUR PARTNERS IN THIS UNPRECEDENTED EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE WERE THE WIND RIVER INDIAN RESERVATION, THE UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES PROGRAM, THE WYOMING HUMANITIES COUNCIL, AND THE WYOMING ARTS COUNCIL. 6. DURING SUMMER MONTHS, WE INVITE SPECIAL PRESENTERS TO THE CENTER TO DEMONSTRATE THEIR SKILLS IN THE GALLERIES. PRESENTERS ARE SPECIFIC TO THE DISCIPLINES OF THE GALLERIES. THEY INTERACT WITH THE VISITORS TO HELP THE AUDIENCES UNDERSTAND THEIR CRAFT OR TRADE. PRESENTATIONS INCLUDE: PRINTING PRESS WITH MIKE PARKER, SPINNING AND WEAVING WITH DEBBIE CRAM, FLY FISHING WITH MATT WILHELM, ARCHEOLOGY WITH LARRY TODD, BEAR AWARENESS WITH THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE, GUN ENGRAVING WITH BILL JOHNS, AND ART DEMONSTRATIONS WITH ALLAN MARDON, BRUCE GRAHAM, JULIE ORIET, AND AURTHUR MIOTTE. 7. SPECIAL PRESENTERS AND OUR OWN CURATORS DO PROGRAMS IN THE COE AUDITORIUM THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER FOR OUR VISITORS. THEY ATTRACT BOTH OUR GENERAL VISITORS AND OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO SIT AND RELAX FOR APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES OF INTERPRETATION AND ENTERTAINMENT. THE PROGRAMS ARE PRIMARILY DESIGNED FOR ADULT AUDIENCES. TOPICS INCLUDE: CELEBRATING RAPTORS, HISTORY OF FIREARMS, COWBOY MUSIC, WIND RIVER MUSIC AND DANCERS, YOGI BEAR'S 50TH YEAR COMMEMORATION, AND BUFFALO BILL REENACTMENT. EDUCATIONAL GOALS: BASED ON THE STRATEGIC PLAN OF THE CENTER THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT DEVELOPED THIS STRATEGIC PLAN FOR EDUCATIONAL AND INTERPRETIVE SERVICES. I. PERSONAL INTERPRETATION: GOAL: STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND INTERPRETIVE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS IN THE CENTER'S GALLERIES BY PROVIDING AUTHENTIC, ENGAGING, AND RELEVANT CONSISTENT AND EXCELLENT PERSONAL INTERPRETATION. -OBJECTIVE: FACILITATE DISCUSSIONS ABOUT CENTER-WIDE INTERPRETIVE GOALS IN ORDER TO CREATE 2-3 INTERPRETIVE THEMES THAT CROSS DISCIPLINES. -OBJECTIVE: STRENGTHEN INTERPRETIVE TRAINING AND EVALUATION FOR STAFF AND DOCENT INTERPRETERS TO ELEVATE INTERPRETIVE SERVICES TO MEET THE CENTERS AND NAI STANDARDS. IN THE PAST, WE HAVE HAD QUALITY WEEKLY GALLERY INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS "FRONT LAWN" INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS INCLUDING CHUCKWAGON AND BLACKSMITH DEMONSTRATIONS. -OBJECTIVE: SCREEN INCOMING DOCUMENTS MORE THROUGHLY TO ENSURE QUALITY COMMUNICATION AND PROGRAMMING AND ENGAGE MORE DOCENTS AND EDUCATION STAFF IN GALLERY INTERPRETATION. II. FAMILY & YOUTH SERVICES: GOAL: IMPROVE FAMILY-FRIENDLY EXPERIENCES AT THE BBHC. -OBJECTIVE: CREATE A "FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN" MASTER PLAN, WHICH IDENTIFIES EXISTING SPACES, SERVICES, AND PROGRAMS THAT ARE IDEAL FOR NOISE AND MOVEMENT, AS WELL AS PROVIDES FOR FUTURE GROWTH AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE SAME AREAS. -OBJECTIVE: EHANCE FAMILY AREA AND INTERACTIVE ELEMENTS IN THE GALLERIES, WHICH HAS INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING: IMPLEMENETED SEVERAL INTERACTIVE STATIONS FOR THE RE-INSTALLATION OF THE WHITNEY GALLERY, SEASON'S OF DISCOVERY GALLERY FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 12 AND BY 2011 ENHANCE THE BOYHOOD HOME. -OBJECTIVE: PROVIDE A BROADER RANGE OF FAMILY PRESENTATIONS AND ACTIVITIES BY OFFERINGS INCLUDING ART & GAMES IN THE GARDEN AND GALLERY PRESENTERS & COE AUDITORIUM PROGRAMMING. -OBJECTIVE: STRENGTHEN FAMILY AND CHILDREN COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMMING THROUGH DISCOVERY CAMP AND PLACE BASED DAY HIKES WHICH STRENGTHEN THE APPRECIATION FOR LOCAL LANDMARKS IN YOUNG ADULTS.
    THE PAPERS OF WILLIAM F. CODY: THE CENTER HAS AN ACTIVE RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FORMED AROUND SEVERAL ENTITIES WITHIN OUR MISSION. THE PAPERS OF WILLIAM F. CODY HAS EMBARKED UPON A PROGRAM TO COLLECT ALL OF CODY'S WRITINGS AND ALL INFORMATION THAT HAS BEEN PUBLISHED ABOUT HIM. THIS INFORMATION IS COLLECTED AND THEN PLACED ON-LINE VIA THE WEB THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA DIGITAL ARCHIVES. THE PAPERS OF WILLIAM F. CODY HAS ALSO PUBLISHED OR REPUBLISHED THREE BOOKS OVER THE PAST 23 YEARS INCLUDING THE DEFINITIVE NARRATIVE OF THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF WILLIAM F. CODY REPRINTED FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 1899 WITH EXTENSIVE SCHOLARLY ANNOTATIONS AND AN UPDATE ON HIS LIFE FROM THE COMPLETION OF THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY TIL HIS DEATH IN 1917. IN ADDITION, A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE IN SCOTLAND IS PRODUCING TRANSLATIONS OF ALL PUBLISHED ACCOUNTS OF CODY'S TRIPS TO EUROPE WITH HIS SHOW, THE WILD WEST. OVER 20 SCHOLARS AND GRADUATE STUDENTS ARE INVOLVED WITH THIS PROJECT REPRESENTING 10 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. STAFF RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP: THE CENTER EMPLOYS OVER 20 STAFF MEMBERS WITH ADVANCED DEGREES. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IS CONDUCTED ON GOLDEN EAGLES OF THE GREATER YELLOWSTONE ECO-SYSTEM. THIS UNIQUE PROJECT UNDER THE DIRECTION OF DR. CHARLES PRESTON USES A GOLDEN EAGLE POSSE OF 25 CITIZEN SCIENTISTS TO MAKE DAILY AND WEEKLY OBSERVATIONS ON OVER 50 GOLDEN EAGLE NESTS THROUGHOUT THE REGION TO ESTABLISH NESTING, REPRODUCTIVE AND MIGRATION PATTERNS FOR ONE OF AMERICA'S ENDANGERED SPECIES. DR. PRESTON REGULARLY LECTURES TO SCHOLARLY, STUDENT AND LAY AUDIENCES ON RAPTORS AND GOLDEN EAGLES. THIS WORK IS USED TO HELP FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES AND CORPORATIONS IN UNDERSTANDING THESE BIRDS IN A FRAGILE ECO-SYSTEM. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL RESEARCH IS CONDUCTED REGULARLY BY OVER 10 STAFF MEMBERS. THE RESEARCH USED BY THE STAFF IS PRESENTED AT PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES AND SYMPOSIA RELATED TO HISTORY, AMERICAN INDIAN CULTURE, FIREARM TECHNOLOGY, AND ART & OTHER HUMANITIES BASED ACTIVITIES. OVER THE PAST THREE YEARS, STAFF RESEARCH HAS BEEN PRESENTED AT 15 CONFERENCES AND RESULTED IN THE PRODUCTION OF 5 EXHIBITIONS AND THE PUBLICATION OF 3 CATALOGS AND GALLERY GUIDES. MCCRACKEN RESEARCH LIBRARY: THE LIBRARY CONTRIBUTES TO SCHOLARSHIP AND RESEARCH BY MEETING THE NEEDS OF OVER 200 RESEARCHERS EACH YEAR FOR ACCESS TO SCHOLARLY AND PRIMARY SOURCE MATERIALS RELATED TO THE AMERICAN WEST. RESEARCHERS CAME FROM 30 STATES AND 5 FOREIGN COUNTRIES TO USE THE RESOURCES OF THE LIBRARY. THE LIBRARY ALSO CONDUCTS PRIMARY SOURCE CLASSES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THIS REMOTE RURAL REGION. LAST YEAR OVER 150 STUDENTS AT THE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL LEARNED HOW TO RESEARCH, ANALYZE AND USE PRIMARY SOURCES. THIS HAS LED THE HIGH SCHOOLS IN OUR REGION TO HAVE A SIGNIFICANTLY ABOVE AVERAGE PLACEMENT IN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2   ALAN K. SIMPSON AND COLIN M. SIMPSON HAVE A FAMILY AND BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. JOHN R. CALDWELL AND JOAN C. DONNER, AS WELL AS ERNEST J. GOPPERT, JR. AND DEBORAH G. HOFSTEDT HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11   THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE DRAFT, ALONG WITH THE DIRECTOR, ACCOUNTING MANAGER, AND STAFF ACCOUNTANT PRIOR TO FILING. A COPY IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE POLICY COVERS TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS. NEW TRUSTEES ARE ASKED TO REVIEW AND SIGN INDICATING THEY ARE BOUND BY THE POLICY. THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD ASKS FOR DECLARATION OF CONFLICT IN EVERY MEETING.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WAS HIRED IN 2008, WITH THE HELP OF AN OUTSIDE EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM. THE SEARCH PROVIDED EXTENSIVE MARKET KNOWLEDGE AND THE COLLECTIVE EXPERTISE OF COMPENSATION PROFESSIONALS TO THE BBMA. OTHER RESOURCES INCLUDE INDUSTRY COMPENSATION SURVEYS. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVED A RAISE FOR THE DIRECTOR BASED ON THIS INFORMATION, HOWEVER, THE DIRECTOR VOLUNTEERED TO FORGO THE INCREASE. THIS PROCESS WAS COMPLETED DURING THE 2010 TAX YEAR.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF WYOMING.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 3,860,675. DONATED SERVICES AND USE OF FACILITIES: 31,057. DONATED SERVICES RECEIVED EXPENSE -164,933. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 3,726,799.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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