Our Cause

We have established the “George Beck Fund” for the purpose of raising approximately $137,000 to erect a statue to memorialize the founding fathers' contributions to the early development of Cody, WY.

The George T Beck Memorial Fund (GBMF) has partnered with Wyoming Community Foundation, a Wyoming-based 501-c3 organization to receive and distribute all donations. Wyoming Community Foundation (www.wycf.org) is based in Laramie, WY. This relationship will allow donations to be tax-deductible to donors that qualify under current IRS guidelines.

When you visit the contribution page ensure the “Please Direct my gift to:” is set to “An Existing Fund” and the space below mentions “Beck” so the contribution is counted towards the George T Beck Memorial.

If you would like to contribute, but prefer to write a check to WYCF please mail it to the address below.

WYCF
Beck Memorial
1472 N. 5th St.
Ste 201
Laramie, WY 82072

GBMF has selected Vic Payne of Vic Payne Studio of Powell, WY to create a life-sized bronze of George Beck. Vic Payne has been sculpting for 35 years. Vic has been commissioned to sculpt for corporations, municipalities, and individuals. (www.vicpaynestudio.com) Examples of his work can be seen in Cody WY in front of the Irma Hotel and in front of the AmericInn Lodge.