Foundation
Leading the Way
The commitment to BUILD A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE for Central Wyoming youth
Throughout the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming’s 50+ years of service, it has effectively served its mission to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
To ensure these necessary services for youth can continue today and into the future, the BGCCW Foundation supports the Club with 5% annual disbursements to the operating budget, plus raises and manages gifts of all types and sizes, with a focus on major gift endowments and planned gifts.
In building the Foundation to lead, our goal is to raise $15.7M in cash gifts and estate declarations over the next five years to create a resilient and stable future for Central Wyoming’s youth, Clubs, and the communities that we serve.
Financial partnerships will LEAD THE WAY in three priority funding areas:
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EDUCATION: INVEST IN EDUCATION RESOURCES AND POST-SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CLUBS’ YOUTH
FUTURE WORKFORCE
Prepare kids for a future workforce based on acquiring leadership skills, building character, and discovering possibilities based on their talents and skills.
BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL
Provide resources to youth to create a plan beyond high school, opening the doors to college or trade school through scholarship opportunities, career exploration through the military, and campus tours.
KEY PARTNERSHIPS
Identify and connect youth to effective resources that meet their needs and prepare them for their future through key partnerships and Youth of the Year opportunities.
“The Club has always helped me find what I want in life. I have been able to discuss my future with any of the staff. They have been able to help me with my plan and help me grow it into something possible.”
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IMPACT: ENHANCE CLUB PROGRAMMING THROUGH DISBURSEMENTS TO THE CLUBS’ ANNUAL OPERATING FUND
INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS
Support innovative programs to keep children engaged in year-round programming centered around academic success, good character, citizenship, and healthy lifestyles
QUALITY STAFF
Ensure staff is adequately compensated, equipped, and properly and consistently trained to implement impactful programming through guidance and mentorship.
BASIC NEEDS
Ensure the basic needs of Club youth are met with nutritious snacks and meals, social/emotional support, mentorship with a trusted adult, a place to belong, and physical activity.
“When I first came to the Club, I saw it as a place for kids with no place, somewhere I was sent because no one would take me; however, it became the place where I became me. The Club has always helped me, and now I aspire to help people through humanitarian means.”
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SAFE CLUBS: PROTECT THE PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE BGCCW SYSTEM
IN OUR COMMUNITIES
Provide leadership provide leadership and identify areas of need in communities while being financially sound to expand services.
IN OUR CLUBS
Nurture a safe and accessible environment for kids. Buildings, property, and grounds of all BGCCW sites are well maintained and create no physical barriers or dangers for staff, kids, and community members.
Get in touch to discuss your gift today
Ashley Bright
CEO, BGCCW Foundation
abright@bgccw.org
307-267-1406
Summer 2026 Update
As we look ahead at what’s to come in 2025, I would love to also take the time to fill you in on all that’s taken place since our last Campaign Update in March 2024.
Since March 2024, we have raised approximately $2.5M in cash and legacy gifts and have leveraged support from 12 more donors.
Fall 2025 Update
As we look ahead at what’s to come in 2025, I would love to also take the time to fill you in on all that’s taken place since our last Campaign Update in March 2024.
Since March 2024, we have raised approximately $2.5M in cash and legacy gifts and have leveraged support from 12 more donors.
Spring 2025 Update
As we look ahead at what’s to come in 2025, I would love to also take the time to fill you in on all that’s taken place since our last Campaign Update in March 2024.
Since March 2024, we have raised approximately $2.5M in cash and legacy gifts and have leveraged support from 12 more donors.
December 2024 Update
As we look ahead at what’s to come in 2025, I would love to also take the time to fill you in on all that’s taken place since our last Campaign Update in March 2024.
Since March 2024, we have raised approximately $2.5M in cash and legacy gifts and have leveraged support from 12 more donors.
March 2024 Campaign Update
From a young age, Isabell had to take responsibility for her family after her mother’s health began to decline. She credits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming as her place of refuge. She shared “The Club has been there through most of my hardships, and whenever I need support, I turn to them. They have always been there if I need a shoulder to cry on, or a listening ear.
December 2023 Campaign Update
When we heard concerns from our business leaders about our growing aging population and what that will mean for our future workforce, we knew the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming could be part of the solution. Partnering with business owners and industry representatives, we have successfully launched Career Works, a program that gives Club members hands-on experience in a variety of career fields.
Youth of The Year 2026
“The Club has been there, a place where I am not defined by my accomplishments. I am just a girl who is content with who she is and who she’s become, a girl who’s enough.”
~Brynn M.
Youth of The Year
Brynn M. has been named the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming’s 2026–2027 Youth of the Year. A longtime Club member, Brynn has taken an active role in her Club and has grown as a leader through the relationships, opportunities and experiences she has found there. She participated in this year’s Youth of the Year competition alongside 10 other teens, sharing her experiences, accomplishments and goals through interviews, essays and a presentation.
As Youth of the Year, Brynn will represent Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming throughout the coming year and will continue developing her leadership skills as she prepares for the next steps in her education and career. Her commitment to personal growth and her willingness to encourage others reflect the leadership and character that the Youth of the Year program is designed to recognize.
Brynn M. has been named the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming’s 2026–2027 Youth of the Year. A longtime Club member, Brynn has taken an active role in her Club and has grown as a leader through the relationships, opportunities and experiences she has found there. She participated in this year’s Youth of the Year competition alongside 10 other teens, sharing her experiences, accomplishments and goals through interviews, essays and a presentation.
As Youth of the Year, Brynn will represent Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming throughout the coming year and will continue developing her leadership skills as she prepares for the next steps in her education and career. Her commitment to personal growth and her willingness to encourage others reflect the leadership and character that the Youth of the Year program is designed to recognize.
Thoughtful giving can BUILD SUSTAINABILITY
and help ensure the Clubs can serve youth for years to come.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming Foundation exists to help ensure the Clubs can fulfill their mission no matter what the economic forecast may bring. The Foundation raises and manages gifts of all types and sizes, with a focus on building major gift endowments that provide long-term financial stability.
Each year, the Foundation provides a 5% disbursement to the Clubs’ annual operating fund. These funds help support programming around the Clubs’ priority outcomes, including Academic Success, Good Character & Leadership, Health & Well-Being, and Life & Workforce Readiness, while also helping staff provide programs and opportunities for youth. Since the Foundation was established in 2002, it has invested $2.19 million back into the Clubs.
Your Legacy Can Help Build Sustainability
One way to help strengthen the future of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming is by including the Foundation in your will or estate plans. A legacy gift can provide support for youth long after your lifetime and help build the financial sustainability needed to continue serving future generations.
There are several ways to include the Foundation in your plans:
- Leave a specific dollar amount to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming Foundation.
- Bequest a percentage of your estate or a percentage of the remaining assets after other gifts have been made.
- Designate a specific asset, such as real estate or other property.
- Name the Foundation as a beneficiary of a retirement account, such as an IRA or 401(k).
- Designate the Foundation as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy.
- Consider a blended gift, combining a current gift with a planned gift to increase the impact of your giving.
A planned gift can be part of a larger giving strategy and may provide financial or tax benefits while helping preserve assets for you and your family. Every situation is different, so donors should work with their financial advisor, attorney or tax professional when making estate-planning decisions.
A Gift That Looks to the Future
A legacy gift is a way to make a decision today about the kind of future you want to help create. By including the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming Foundation in your estate plans, you can help provide the financial sustainability that allows the Clubs to continue opening doors to lifelong success for Wyoming youth.
If you have already included the Foundation in your will or estate plans, we would be grateful to know so we can recognize your commitment and make sure your wishes are honored.
To learn more about legacy giving or other ways to support the long-term sustainability of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming, visit the Foundation page or contact Ashley Bright at (307) 267-1406.