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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

Kristi Wallin

Executive Director for the Foundation for the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming

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Kira Bachus

Executive Assistant &
Grants Manager

News Updates

Quarter 1 and 2, 2025

Take a look at the grant awards from the first and second quarters of 2025. These grants empower ministries that provide for worship and prayer, proclaim the Gospel, relieve human suffering, promote justice, and equip both lay and ordained leaders.

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.

New Leadership

On behalf of the Board of Directors for the Foundation for The Episcopal Church in Wyoming, we share the bittersweet news that Katie Parrish has announced her resignation as Executive Director, effective at the end of November.
 

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. 

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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


 

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