About the Foundation
As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, the Foundation for the Episcopal Church in Wyoming exists to assist the mission and ministry of the Episcopal Church in Wyoming. We strive to support and inspire our congregations as we share in God’s work of ministry and outreach by raising, managing, and distributing financial resources.
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Our Staff

Kristi Wallin
Executive Director for the Foundation for the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming

Kira Bachus
Executive Assistant &
Grants Manager
News Updates
Feed the Hungry Grant Program - Press Release
During the past holiday season, the Foundation for the Episcopal Church in Wyoming offered $5,000 grants to help all churches in the state address hunger pains in their communities. The grants supported local food pantries, grocery gift cards, soup kitchens, student lunch debt and much more.
Wyoming Immigrant Advocacy Project - Press Release
The Foundation for the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming recently awarded $100,000 to St. John’s Episcopal Church in Jackson to support the Wyoming Immigrant Advocacy Project (WIAP), a local nonprofit that supports individuals and families in the Teton region who face financial barriers to immigration services.
Our Board of Directors
Chaired by the Rev. Dr. Bernadine Craft, our Board of Directors consists of the Bishop of Wyoming, plus twelve volunteer members of various backgrounds and expertise who represent our churches throughout the state. These directors are assigned or elected by Diocesan Council, Annual Convention, Foundation Board, or appointed by the Bishop.

Rev. Dr. Bernadine Craft
President
Nominating Committee Chair
Holy Communion, Rock Springs
2023-2026
Dr. Sandy Caldwell
Investment Committee Chair
Holy Communion, Rock Springs
2022-2025
Rev. Stephanie Aaron Ludwig
St. Paul's, Evanston
2023-2026
Taimi Kuiva
Vice President
St. Matthew's Cathedral, Laramie
2023-2026
Steve Nickles
TAC Liaison
St. John's, Powell
2022-2025
Lori Modesitt
All Saints', Wheatland
2024-2027
Ruth Morton
Secretary
Development Committee Chair
St. Peter's, Sheridan
2024-2027
Shirley Wildman
St. Alban's, Worland
2022-2025
Tracy Swanson
Treasurer
St. Peter's, Sheridan
2024-2027
Shalini Forbis, MD
Lay Chaplain
Trinity, Lander
2022-2025
Rev. Jami Anderson
Grants Committee Chair
Thermopolis
2023-2026
Pam Brondos
St. Mark's, Casper
2024-2027