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.

Our Staff

Katie Parrish
Executive Director for the Foundation for the Episcopal Church in Wyoming

Kira Bachus
Grants Administrative Assistant for the Foundation for the Episcopal Church in Wyoming

Jessica Reynolds
Canon for Finance for the Foundation for the Episcopal Church in Wyoming

Genie Osburn
Communications Coordinator for the Foundation for the Episcopal Church in Wyoming
Our Board of Directors
Chaired by the Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Wyoming, The Rt. Revd. Paul-Gordon Chandler, who serves as President, our Board of Directors consists of twelve volunteers 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.
The Rt. Rev. Paul-Gordon Chandler
Bishop, Episcopal Church in Wyoming
President and Chair, Board of Directors,
Foundation for the Episcopal Church in Wyoming

Rev. Dr. Jim Shumard
St. Mark's Church, Casper
2019-2022
John Angst
Diocesan Council Liaison
St. Thomas' Church, Dubois
2020-2023
Kim McAtee
Treasurer
Finance Committee Chair
St. Mark's Church, Casper
2021-2024
Steve Nickles
TAC Liaison
St. John's Church, Powell
2019-2022
Douglas Weaver
Development Committee Chair
All Saints' Church, Wheatland
2020-2023
Rev. Jimmy Bartz
Secretary
St. John's Church, Jackson
2021-2024
Ed Newell
Trinity Church, Lander
2019-2022
Tracy Swanson
Vice President
Investment Committee Chair
St. Peter's Church, Sheridan
2020-2023
Gary Hartman
Grants Committee Chair
St. Christopher's Church, Cheyenne
2021-2024
Sandy Caldwell
Lay Chaplain
Holy Communion, Rock Springs
2019-2022
Rev. Dr. Bernadine Craft
Nominating Committee Chair
Holy Communion, Rock Springs
2020-2023
Ruth Morton
St. Peter's Church, Sheridan
2021-2024
Our History
The Foundation for the Episcopal Church in Wyoming
was established in 1988 as a 501c3 charitable organization, supporting the ministries of the Episcopal Church in Wyoming. Since our inception, we have given over $33 million in ministry and charitable grants throughout the state and beyond.


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Casper, WY 82601, USA
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