Make Educational Opportunity Possible in Wyoming

Great news! Wyoming is a qualified ACE Scholarships state.

ACE Scholarships has served Wyoming families since 2017, helping students access educational opportunities that work best for them. Now, Wyoming has also opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.

Eligible Wyoming taxpayers can commit now to make a qualifying EFTC contribution through ACE Scholarships starting January 1, 2027, when the federal tax credit takes effect.

WYOMING IS PARTICIPATING IN THE EFTC INITIATIVE | Launches January 1, 2027

Wyoming’s Current Status

Participating

Wyoming has opted into the EFTC, and is included on the IRS list of participating states for 2027.

EFTC Status

Participating

Effective January 1, 2027

Wyoming has opted into the EFTC.

ACE in Wyoming

Active

ACE Scholarships has delivered scholarships to Wyoming students since 2017. For more information on the ways ACE is active and making an impact in Wyoming, please click here.

Partner Schools

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ACE Scholarships currently partners with 30 schools throughout Wyoming.

Scholarships

1,975+

During the 2025–26 school year, ACE delivered 347 scholarships to Wyoming students. Demand continues to exceed available scholarship funding.

You Can Participate

Eligible Wyoming taxpayers can commit now to make a qualifying EFTC contribution through ACE Scholarships starting January 1, 2027, when the federal tax credit takes effect.

The EFTC Opportunity Is Coming to Wyoming

Wyoming’s participation makes EFTC-funded scholarship opportunities available to eligible students beginning in 2027, once applicable requirements are in place.

Qualifying Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) will need to meet applicable federal and state requirements before EFTC-funded scholarships are available.

The EFTC Opportunity Is Coming to Wyoming

Explore ACE’s Impact in Wyoming

Building Wyoming’s Future – One Student at a Time

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Over one-third of Wyoming’s K–12 students may be eligible for an ACE scholarship, yet many remain stuck in underperforming schools solely due to their zip code. Every child deserves access to a quality education—no matter where they live.

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Over 70% of families WANT school choice, but only a fraction have access. ACE Scholarships is changing that by offering partial scholarships to eager students.

ACE vs. The Status Quo

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ACE partner school students compared to their lower income public school peers.

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Graduation Rate in Wyoming Schools

Families choose what works – not zip codes.

Our Model Works

Since launching in 2017, ACE Wyoming has provided a solution.

Last year, almost 450+ students applied for an ACE scholarship—but more than 75+ were turned away largely due to a lack of funding. The demand is real and the results are proven, but we need your help.

Average School Tuition Cost

(K-8) $5,954   (HS) $7,547

Average Family Contribution

(K-8) $3,107  (HS) $3,431

Average Scholarship Amount

(K-8) $2,731   (HS) $3,228

Average Household Size

5.2

Average Household Income

$67,931

ACE partners with families, donors, and private schools to provide equal access to quality education for Wyoming students, empowering lower-income families with scholarships, support, and the freedom to choose the learning environment that best fits their children’s needs.

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Partner Schools
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Here’s How Your Gift Works

Donate

Thank you for choosing to donate to ACE Scholarships Wyoming.

For donations up to $50,000, please click the button below to begin your donation.

For gifts over $50,000, or for additional ways to donate, please reach out to: Lisa Russell, President of ACE Montana & Wyoming, at [email protected] or (406) 628-8366.

See how far your donation can go!

 

Your Support Give Once Monthly
10 children for a year $35,000 $3,000
5 children for a year $17,500 $1,500
2 children for a year $7,000 $600
1 child for a year $3,500 $300
1 child for a semester $1,750 $150
1 child for a quarter $875 $75

Every Gift. Every Student. Every Step Forward.

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Total Amount of Scholarships Delivered

Since its founding in Wyoming in 2017, ACE families have accepted more than 1,975 scholarships totaling over $4.7 million. ACE Scholarships has also established partnerships with 30 partner schools throughout the state. During the 2025/26 school year, 347 scholarships were delivered and the demand continues. Our vision is that every child has access to a quality education, so our work here is not done.

Wyoming Leadership

Lisa Russell, President, ACE Montana & Wyoming

President,
ACE Montana & Wyoming
Lisa Russell
lrussell@acescholarships.org

Three Ways to Give

There are several ways to help make educational opportunities possible for students. Choose the option that works for you.

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EFTC Contribution

Make a qualifying EFTC contribution through ACE Scholarships to help fund K–12 scholarships for eligible students in Wyoming.

Eligible taxpayers will receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit on qualifying contributions of up to $1,700 per taxpayer, or $3,400 for married couples filing jointly, subject to federal requirements.

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Tax-Deductible Donation

Make a charitable donation to ACE Scholarships and help students access educational opportunities that allow them to thrive.

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Planned Giving

Explore planned giving options that can help make educational opportunities possible for future generations of K–12 students.

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