Civic Intelligence

Western Governors Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 74-2368923

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on Mar 05, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.WESTGOV.ORG/FOUNDATION
1700 Broadway Suite 500Denver, CO 80290

(303) 623-9378

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

70th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

79th percentile

0.23x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

93rd percentile

62%

Higher net margin than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

80th percentile

$80,000

Higher top officer pay than 80% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 26.5% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

88th percentile

49%

Faster asset growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

61st percentile

16%

Faster revenue growth than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets70th percentile

Assets

Up

$580,386

Up $191,077 (+49%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$512,381

Up $186,671 (+57%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$68,005

Up $4,406 (+6.9%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue79th percentileNet Margin93rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$301,700

Up $41,700 (+16%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$115,029

Down $30,457 (-21%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$186,671

Up $72,157 (+63%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth88th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2010: $116,194Liabilities 2010: $50,000Net Assets 2010: $66,1942010Assets 2011: $66,224Liabilities 2011: $02011Assets 2012: $91,243Liabilities 2012: $25,000Net Assets 2012: $66,2432012Assets 2013: $141,256Liabilities 2013: $75,000Net Assets 2013: $66,2562013Assets 2014: $66,266Net Assets 2014: $66,2662014Assets 2015: $64,888Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $65,750Liabilities 2016: $02016Assets 2017: $74,305Liabilities 2017: $9,530Net Assets 2017: $64,7752017Assets 2018: $43,337Liabilities 2018: $9,1052018Assets 2019: $23,878Liabilities 2019: $02019Assets 2020: $53,182Liabilities 2020: $02020Assets 2021: $66,924Liabilities 2021: $02021Assets 2022: $220,821Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $220,8212022Assets 2023: $389,309Liabilities 2023: $63,599Net Assets 2023: $325,7102023Assets 2024: $580,386Liabilities 2024: $68,005Net Assets 2024: $512,3812024Assets 2025: $607,168Liabilities 2025: $28,067Net Assets 2025: $579,1012025

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$580,386
Liabilities$68,005
Net Assets$512,381
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth61st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2010: $100,044Expenses 2010: $100,000Net Income 2010: $442010Revenue 2011: $156,483Expenses 2011: $156,453Net Income 2011: $302011Revenue 2012: $125,018Expenses 2012: $125,000Net Income 2012: $182012Revenue 2013: $75,013Expenses 2013: $75,000Net Income 2013: $132013Revenue 2014: $102014Revenue 2015: $7Expenses 2015: $1,385Net Income 2015: -$1,3782015Revenue 2016: $25,006Expenses 2016: $24,144Net Income 2016: $8622016Revenue 2017: $20,000Expenses 2017: $11,005Net Income 2017: $8,9952017Revenue 2018: $25,221Expenses 2018: $35,764Net Income 2018: -$10,5432018Revenue 2019: $15,020Expenses 2019: $25,374Net Income 2019: -$10,3542019Revenue 2020: $35,021Expenses 2020: $5,717Net Income 2020: $29,3042020Revenue 2021: $25,000Expenses 2021: $11,258Net Income 2021: $13,7422021Revenue 2022: $160,500Expenses 2022: $6,603Net Income 2022: $153,8972022Revenue 2023: $260,000Expenses 2023: $145,486Net Income 2023: $114,5142023Revenue 2024: $301,700Expenses 2024: $115,029Net Income 2024: $186,6712024Revenue 2025: $206,350Expenses 2025: $139,630Net Income 2025: $66,7202025

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$301,700
Expenses$115,029
Net Income$186,671
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Mar 5, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$301,700
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Western Governors' Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Western Governors' Association. Focusing on youth leadership and the arts, the foundation is committed to building upon the legacy of Western Governors through charitable works in our region.

The Western Governors' Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Western Governors' Association. Focusing on youth leadership and the arts, the foundation is committed to building upon the legacy of the Western Governors' through charitable works in our region.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$389,309$575,289▲ $185,980
Accounts Receivable$0$5,097▲ $5,097
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0--
Total Assets$389,309$580,386▲ $191,077
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$63,599$68,005▲ $4,406
Total Liabilities$63,599$68,005▲ $4,406
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$325,710$512,381▲ $186,671
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$325,710$512,381▲ $186,671
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$389,309$580,386▲ $191,077
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay80th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
James OgsburyPresidentFT$80,000$80,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Brian SandovalVice Chairman of the Board of Directors
Governor David IgeMember - Board of Directors
Governor Michelle Lujan GrishamMember - Board of Directors
Matt MeadMember - Board of Directors
Scott PulsipherMember - Board of Directors
Steve BullockMember - Board of Directors
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$301,700
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$301,700
Change in Net Assets
$186,671
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$115,029
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Travel$102,370--$102,370
Office Expenses-$7,989-$7,989
Information Technology-$2,663-$2,663
Advertising-$2,007-$2,007
Total Functional Expenses$102,370$12,659$0$115,029
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Gaming Direct Expenses$0
Gaming Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3

“Day to day operations for the Foundation are performed by the President of the Foundation. The President is elected by the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“The board members of the support organization, Western Governors' Association, elects the members who sit on the board of the Western Governors' Foundation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7B

“To amend any bylaws to the Foundation, the board of the Western Governors' Association has to vote and approve any changes.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“There were no committees to the board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 9

“The board of directors does not work at the organizations principal location but can reached via management.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990 is completed by management without input from the board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Compensation of foundation staff equal an amount recommended by the WGF board of directors unless the WGA board of directors directs otherwise.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“All of the listed documents were available to the public upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“All of the listed documents were available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Western Governors Foundation
EIN
74-2368923
Phone
3036239378
Address
1700 BROADWAY SUITE 500, DENVER, CO 80290

Signing Officer

Name
Amy Layton
Title
Senior Accountant
Phone
3036239378
Signed
2025-03-05

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Amy Layton
Formed
1984
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
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IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrgInformationGrp/SupportAmt00
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Day to day operations for the Foundation are performed by the President of the Foundation. The President is elected by the board of directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The board members of the support organization, Western Governors' Association, elects the members who sit on the board of the Western Governors' Foundation.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2To amend any bylaws to the Foundation, the board of the Western Governors' Association has to vote and approve any changes.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3There were no committees to the board.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The board of directors does not work at the organizations principal location but can reached via management.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Form 990 is completed by management without input from the board.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Compensation of foundation staff equal an amount recommended by the WGF board of directors unless the WGA board of directors directs otherwise.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7All of the listed documents were available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8All of the listed documents were available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 9
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc8Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
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Filings

Displayed year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$580,386
Liabilities
$68,005
Net assets
$512,381
Revenue
$301,700
Expenses
$115,029
Net income
$186,671
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.07$0.28$5.79$2.06$1.40$0.67
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.80$0.68$5.12$3.02$1.15$1.87
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.89$0.64$3.26$2.60$1.45$1.15
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.21$0.00$2.21$1.61$0.07$1.54
2021Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.67$0.00$0.25$0.11$0.14
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.53$0.00$0.35$0.06$0.29
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.24$0.00$0.15$0.25$0.10
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.43$0.09$0.25$0.36$0.11
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.74$0.10$0.65$0.20$0.11$0.09
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.66$0.00$0.25$0.24$0.01
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.65$0.00$0.00$0.01$0.01
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.66$0.66$0.00
2013XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.41$0.75$0.66$0.75$0.75$0.00
2012XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.91$0.25$0.66$1.25$1.25$0.00
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.66$0.00$1.56$1.56$0.00
2010XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.16$0.50$0.66$1.00$1.00$0.00