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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: April 2026 Expires: April 2027

Wyoming Children's Society

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(307) 632-7619
314 E 21 St
Cheyenne, WY, 82001
https://www.wyomingcs.org
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Wyoming Children's Society meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"To build healthy families through adoption, and to advocate for birth families, children and adoptive families."

Year, State Incorporated:
1911, WY

Birth Parent Support: If you are facing an unexpected pregnancy, we are here to support you, provide you information about your options, and empower you to make the decision that is best for you and your baby. We provide free and confidential support services, and assistance with housing, transportation, medical expenses, and other financial needs. Our compassionate and experienced staff are available 24/7.

Adoptive Families: If you are looking to adopt, we are here to assist families with the adoption process for domestic infant, waiting child, and international adoptions. We conduct home studies for all types of adoptions including home visits, background checks, family interviews, and reference checks.

For the year ended September 30, 2025, Wyoming Children's Society's program expenses were:

Programs $347,648
Total Program Expenses $347,648

Chief Executive
Bryan Cook, Executive Director

Chair of the Board
Joseph Horam

Board Size
18

Method(s) Used:
Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Internet, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Wyoming Children's Society's unaudited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2025.

Source of Funds
Special Events $156,457
Program Service Fees $116,429
Investment Income $76,643
Contributions $75,197
Donated Services and Auction Items $60,628
Rental Income $18,000
Other Income $554
Total Income $503,908

Programs: 69% Fundraising: 13% Administrative: 18%

Total Income $503,908
Total expenses: $504,222
  Program expenses $347,648
  Fundraising expenses $66,848
  Administrative expenses $89,726
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-314
Beginning Net Assets $1,256,779
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $1,256,465
Total Liabilities $13,098
Total Assets $1,269,563

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