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
Interim 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 Manager
for the Foundation for the Episcopal Church in Wyoming
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Our Board of Directors
Chaired by the President of the Standing Committee, The Rev. Megan Nickles, who serves as President, our Board of Directors consists of 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.
Dr. Sandy Caldwell
Investment Committee Chair
Holy Communion, Rock Springs
2022-2025
Rev. Jami Anderson
Grants Committee Chair
Thermopolis
2023-2026
Lori Modesitt
All Saints', Wheatland
2024-2027
Steve Nickles
TAC Liaison
St. John's, Powell
2022-2025
Rev. Dr. Bernadine Craft
Vice President
Nominating Committee Chair
Holy Communion, Rock Springs
2023-2026
Ruth Morton
Secretary
Development Committee Chair
St. Peter's, Sheridan
2024-2027
Shalini Forbis, MD
Lay Chaplain
Trinity, Lander
2022-2025
Taimi Kuiva
St. Matthew's Cathedral, Laramie
2023-2026
Tracy Swanson
Treasurer
St. Peter's, Sheridan
2024-2027
Shirley Wildman
St. Alban's, Worland
2022-2025
Rev. Stephanie Aaron Ludwig
St. Paul's, Evanston
2023-2026
Pam Brondos
St. Mark's, Casper
2024-2027
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.