Wyofile
Wyofile is an independent, nonprofit news service focused on the people, places and policy of wyoming. Recognizing the rapid decline in resources among traditional news outlets, wyofile offers …
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Wyoming's independent, reader-funded news source. In-depth reporting covering politics, energy, natural resources, wildlife, healthcare and more.
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Mission
Wyofile is an independent, nonprofit news service focused on the people, places and policy of wyoming. Recognizing the rapid decline in resources among traditional news outlets, wyofile offers in-depth coverage of complicated subjects and issues ranging from tax policy to trends in wyoming culture. Designed as a one-stop venue for wyoming news, wyofile produces regular commentary and analysis. Written and edited by leading wyoming journalists and educators, wyofile is a non-partisan public interest site for people who care deeply about the civic and cultural health of our state. The site provides news and information that enables the residents of wyoming to become informed and engaged contributors to important public issues.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Wyofile has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 90% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWyofile is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Lander, WY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its EIN is 270410642. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 40 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Wyofile's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 270410642. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Wyofile has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 79% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Wyofile is located in Lander, WY, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.
Based on official tax filings, Wyofile has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Wyofile is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 40 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Wyofile. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Wyofile holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 79% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Wyoming's independent, reader-funded news source. In-depth reporting covering politics, energy, natural resources, wildlife, healthcare and more. Wyofile is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Wyofile are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Wyofile is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 270410642, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (14)
Source: Public filings
14 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 40 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 40 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2009
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Wyofile
- What is Wyofile?
- Wyofile is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Lander, United States. Wyoming's independent, reader-funded news source. In-depth reporting covering politics, energy, natural resources, wildlife, healthcare and more.
- When was Wyofile founded?
- Wyofile was founded in 2009.
- Who leads Wyofile?
- Emilene Ostlind serves as President.
- Where is Wyofile located?
- Headquartered in Lander, WY, United States.
- What is Wyofile's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Wyofile trustworthy?
- Wyofile has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Wyofile's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 270410642. Registration: 27-0410642 (United States).
- What is Wyofile's website?
- http://wyofile.com