Nonprofit · EIN 83-0297781
CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS INC
Tax-exempt · CHEYENNE, WY 82003
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $26,836,258 | $23,328,652 | $3,507,606 | $46,795,384 | $4,896,485 | $41,898,899 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $25,476,627 | $20,834,247 | $4,642,380 | $39,902,455 | $5,019,947 | $34,882,508 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,468,049
- Program service revenue
- $20,323,883
- Investment income
- $2,563,294
- Net rental income
- $288,666
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,934,252
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $915,736
- Other revenue
- $1,481,032
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,217,592
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $554,006
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,569,691
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,123,697
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $1,177,032
- Depreciation
- $1,158,936
- Program services (functional)
- $20,939,632
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,353,470
- Fundraising (functional)
- $35,550
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $39,902,455
- Total assets, end of year
- $46,795,384
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,896,485
- Net assets, end of year
- $41,898,899
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $14,013,354
- Publicly traded securities
- $24,473,452
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $41,898,899
- Gross unrelated business income
- $2,868,668
- Gross receipts
- $28,080,000
- Employees
- 270
- Volunteers
- 3,000
- Year formed
- 1991
- State of legal domicile
- WY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOM HIRSIG | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 50 | $414,225 | $14,361 |
| JIM WILKINSON | EMPLOYEE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,197 | $6,242 |
| JEANNIE GEBHART | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $147,800 | $5,991 |
| NICOLE GAMST | EMPLOYEE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,800 | $5,353 |
| TIM ALLEN | EMPLOYEE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,410 | $4,721 |
| BARB ROBERTSON | EMPLOYEE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,000 | $4,681 |
| RANDY RHODES | EMPLOYEE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,000 | $4,681 |
| HANS RITSCHARD | PAST CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY CIZ | CHAIRMAN, PAST VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TAD HERZ | SECRETARY/TREASURER, DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY KAY HILL | VICE CHAIRMAN, PAST SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ED VOSSLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM KELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAD MATHEWS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TARA NETHERCOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVE BERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEITH ZABKA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOM HIRSIG | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 50 | $312,851 | $35,579 |
| JEANNIE GEBHART | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $117,114 | $14,789 |
| NICOLE GAMST | EMPLOYEE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,843 | $16,288 |
| TODD BISHOP | FORMER CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HANS RITSCHARD | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN CONTOS | GENERAL CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG FINCH | FORMER VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY CIZ | VICE CHAIRMAN, FORMER SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TAD HERZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY KAY HILL | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY KEHL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK SCHUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ED VOSSLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM KELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD MATHEWS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TARA NETHERCOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE BERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2477, CHEYENNE, WY 82003-2477
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JEANNIE GEBHART, PO BOX 2477, CHEYENNE, WY 82003
- Signed the 990
- JEANNIE GEBHART, CFO
- Phone
- (307) 778-7200
- Website
- WWW.CFDRODEO.COM
- Return prepared by
- MHP ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
Mission
WHILE PRESERVING MORE THAN A CENTURY OF WESTERN HERITAGE, CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS WILL STRIVE TO CONTINUALLY EXPLORE AND IMPLEMENT NEW ENDEAVORS THAT PROVIDE AN UNFORGETTABLE AND UNIQUE EXPERIENCE TO ITS GUESTS. CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS, "THE DADDY OF 'EM ALL", IS THE PREMIER WESTERN CELEBRATION IN THE WORLD.
Program accomplishments
- THE PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION IS TO PLAN, PRODUCE, PROMOTE AND MANAGE A WESTERN CELEBRATION KNOWN AS "CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS." ITS OBJECTIVES ARE TO ENHANCE THE ECONOMY AND BUSINESS CLIMATE OF THE CHEYENNE AREA, TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE PRIDE IN THE CHEYENNE AREA AND ITS PEOPLE, TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE CULTURE, HERITAGE AND TRADITIONS OF THE CHEYENNE AREA AND ITS PEOPLE. THIS INCLUDES ACTIVITIES SUCH AS RODEOS, NIGHT ARENA SHOWS, PARADES, A FREE PANCAKE BREAKFAST, A CARNIVAL, MIDWAY ENTERTAINMENT AND EXHIBIT AREA.Expenses $20,939,632 · grants $2,217,592 · revenue $20,699,226
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-0297781
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2026
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $46,795,384
- Income (IRS master file)
- $28,080,000
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $26,836,258 | $23,328,652 | $46,795,384 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $25,476,627 | $20,834,247 | $39,902,455 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $21,389,882 | $18,797,514 | $33,595,467 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 83-0297781).
Questions about CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS INC
- What is the EIN of CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS INC is 83-0297781.
- Is CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2026.
- Are donations to CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JEANNIE GEBHART.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 19 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $414,225 (TOM HIRSIG, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $26,836,258, expenses of $23,328,652 and total assets of $46,795,384 at year end.
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