endowment 

Endowment FUND – History

The Wyoming State Fair Endowment was passed by the Wyoming Legislature in 2018 to provide a more stable and consistent funding avenue for the future of the Wyoming State Fairgrounds & Event Complex. After more than 100 years of success at the Wyoming State Fair, the WSF Endowment was established to ensure the fair continues and flourishes for generations to come.

As part of the legislation, $100,000 was initially appropriated from the general fund to start the endowment. Donations to the fund from local communities, businesses, individuals, and non-profits were matched by the Wyoming State Treasurer up to $100,000. Along with this, a penny of every dollar of non-fair time revenue went into the endowment to help it grow.

Thanks to the generosity and dedication of our supporters, we are proud to announce that we have successfully reached our 2024 goal of raising $500,000 for the Wyoming State Fair Endowment. This milestone ensures a stronger financial future for the fair and its facilities, allowing us to continue preserving traditions while building new opportunities.

The money in the account earns interest, with 25% of the funds generated going to the Wyoming State Fairgrounds & Event Complex to support the Fair and year-round operations, while the remaining 75% is reinvested into the Endowment to continue growing the account. As the endowment expands, so will the funds available for the Fair and grounds, securing long-term financial stability for the Wyoming State Fairgrounds & Event Complex. 

Premier – $100,000+

All-Around – $50,000 – $99,999

Champion – $25,000 – $49,999

Purple Ribbon – $5,000 – $24,999 

Jay & Linda Butler

Jeff & Tracy Boner

JS & Alyce Rankin Family Memorial-Joe & Karen Rankin and Sally Craig

L&H Industrial

 Louie F. Schilt Memorial-Alex Schilt, Sue VanNewkirk, and Kyle VanNewkirk

Navajo Transitional Energy Company

Platte Valley Bank

Points West Community Bank

Raiser Consulting

Ryan, Lisa, Kevin and Justin Sullivan

Ryan & Rikki Altenburg

Stotz Equipment

Tiffany Henry

Transwest Truck, Trailer and RV

Wold Foundation

Wyoming Bank & Trust

Purple Ribbon – $5,000-$24,999

 Barbara Dilts

Blake & Darci Scott

Brad & Laurie Boner

Brian & Nicole Boner

Bryce Fisher BF Construction LLC

CBH Co-op

Converse County Bank

Devon Energy Corporation 

Douglas Rotary Club 

Eli Bebout

First State Bank a Division of Glacier Bank

First Northern Bank of Wyoming

Frank and Elaine Moore

Gay Bolln

Galen & Jill Chase

Goose Creek Livestock 4-H Club 

Governor & First Lady Gordon 

Jay & Linda Butler

Jeff & Tracy Boner

JS & Alyce Rankin Family Memorial-Joe & Karen Rankin and Sally Craig

L&H Industrial

 Louie F. Schilt Memorial-Alex Schilt, Sue VanNewkirk, and Kyle VanNewkirk

Navajo Transitional Energy Company

Platte Valley Bank

Points West Community Bank

Raiser Consulting

Ryan, Lisa, Kevin and Justin Sullivan

Ryan & Rikki Altenburg

Stotz Equipment

Tiffany Henry

Transwest Truck, Trailer and RV

Wold Foundation

Wyoming Bank & Trust