Wyoming SHEEP
Foundation
​A dedicated resource for the
promotion of Wyoming's rich sheep ranching heritage
and the products and benefits derived from sheep.
The Wyoming SHEEP Foundation is organized exclusively for charitable, scientific, educational and/or environmental purposes under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Memorial and Honorary Contributions
Choosing to donate to the Wyoming Sheep Foundation is a thoughtful
way to memorialize or honor individuals for their involvement and
contribution to the sheep industry. Your gift in their name will help
support the work of the Foundation and serve as a lasting tribute to the person who has made an impact in the sheep industry.
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Sheep
Heritage
The Wyoming Sheep Foundation serves as the fiscal sponsor of the Wyoming Sheep and Wool Festival, a fun annual gathering that unites historic, artistic, cultural and educational offerings showcasing and celebrating Wyoming's sheep and wool heritage within its host community. It is a great way to help the public understand the benefits and contributions that sheep have to a community and highlights what Wyoming has to offer.
It is a fundraising goal of the Foundation to raise enough funds to provide educational scholarships to students, young or old, who are interested in the sheep business, whether as a career on the ranch or in a related field; and support educational workshops for those interested in fiber arts or who are considering keeping sheep. A fundraising focus of the Foundation is to be able to support sheep education and extension projects that help sheep ranchers continue their business and improve the products they provide for the benefit of all Americans.
Education
The high plains and mountain pastures of Wyoming are ideal for sheep. Sheep were trailed east through Wyoming from California and Oregon along the Oregon Trail, over-wintering in the Red Desert of Wyoming. It was soon discovered that the open rangeland and mountain grazing are key to the quality sheep raised in Wyoming. Sheep are good for the landscape, and are used to manage vegetation, whether as weed control or reduction of dry grasses and shrubs that fuel wildfire. Grazing improves the soil and plays an important role in carbon capture. Therefore, another fundraising goal of the Foundation is to support efforts to keep sheep ranchers ranching.
Environment
Projects
The Wyoming SHEEP Foundation strives to be a dedicated resource for the promotion of Wyoming's rich sheep ranching heritage and the products and benefits derived from sheep. We strive to support fun and effective educational and scientific projects that convey the significant contributions of the sheep industry, and the heritage it represents.
OUR
PARTNERS
We are proud to collaborate with various organizations, businesses, and educational institutions to achieve our goals. Together, we strive to make a meaningful difference in the preservation of Wyoming's sheep heritage.
OUR
BOARD
Our Board is comprised of individuals with passion and diverse expertise in sheep and wool industries, advocacy, and community engagement. Together, we work to advance the foundation's mission and create a positive impact.
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Join us in our efforts to support fun and effective educational and scientific projects that convey the contributions of the sheep industry.