Foundations that fund arts and culture in Wyoming
These 25 foundations made grants to arts and culture in Wyoming in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Double 4 Foundation
- $10,000 to Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps, Casper: To provide a youth activity with positive educational experiences that promote the growth...
- $3,000 to Nicolaysen Art Museum, Casper: To collect, preserve and exhibit the work of contemporary artists and present it to the...
- $3,000 to Science Zone, Casper: To inspire the mind, to delight the senses and to ignite a passion for the technical arts...
How to apply: In writing with sufficient information included to support that the applicant meets restrictions set out in (d) below
Restrictions: The purpose of the foundation is to utilize income and such portions of the principal as the trustees deem appropriate exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational purposes, as set forth in section 501(c)(3)...
Lightner Sams Foundation of Wyoming
- $5,000 to National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson: General charitable support
- $5,000 to Grand Teton Music Festival, Teton Village: General charitable support
- $2,500 to Wyoming Dinosaur Center, Thermopolis: General charitable support
How to apply: In writing, including financial information and proof of exemption
Restrictions: No
The Seidler Foundation
- $250,000 to Grand Teton Music Festival, Wilson: General support
- $1,000 to Wyoming Pbs Foundation, Riverton: General support
How to apply: Written request
Mays Family Foundation
- $50,000 to National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson: General
- $25,000 to National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson: General
How to apply: See above
Deadlines: See above
Restrictions: See above
Union Pacific Foundation
- $25,000 to Laramie Public Art Coalition, Laramie: Arts and culture
- $5,000 to Hamsfork Museum, Kemmerer: History, heritage and unique local character
How to apply: Grant application available online during specific periods.
Deadlines: May 31, 2025 for 2025 applications.
Restrictions: The foundation administers the philanthropic program of union pacific corporation and union pacific railroad company. Grants are awarded to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations located in union pacific communities that best align with the...
The Shubert Foundation Inc
- $15,000 to Off Square Theatre Company, Jackson: General operating support for theatrical productions and activities
- $15,000 to Dancers' Workshop, Jackson: General operating support for dance productions and activities
How to apply: All requests must be submitted on the foundation's application form and include a copy of the applicant's letter from the u.s. Treasury department granting federal tax exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the u.s. Internal revenue code. To be eligible for a grant and if audited...
Deadlines: See general explanation attachment
Restrictions: The shubert foundation exclusively provides funds for general operating support. Funds are not provided for project support, nor allocated for capital or endowment campaigns, nor to individuals or conduit organizations.
The Musser Fund
- $12,000 to Platte Valley Arts Council Inc, Saratoga: General operating
- $2,000 to Relative Theatrics, Laramie: General operating
How to apply: Letter form with copy of exemption attached
Elbridge & Evelyn Stuart Foundation
- $10,000 to Wyofile, Cheyenne: General use
- $3,500 to Grand Teton Music Festival, Jackson: General use
How to apply: Letter stating purpose of requesting funds. Brief history and current tax exempt status of organization make the request.
William Emery Foundation
- $2,500 to Wyo Theatre, Sheridan: Show sponsorship
- $2,000 to Sheridan Arts Council, Sheridan: Concerts in the park
How to apply: Written application
Restrictions: Educational and charitable purposes within sheridan county, wyoming for the exclusive purpose of promoting music and arts.
The Niner Foundation Inc C/O Pamela S Niner
- $99,220 to National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson: Support of organization
How to apply: The applicant must include verification that it is a qualified charitable organization.
Pharos Foundation
- $15,000 to Grand Teton Music Festival, Jackson: General charitable support
How to apply: In writing only. Include financial information, proof of exempt organization status, and a description of how your grant would further the cause of education in the united states of america.
Deadlines: December 31
Restrictions: Education
Taco Johns Foundation
- $14,674 to Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra, Cheyenne: General operations support
How to apply: Contact taco john's international, inc.
Deadlines: None.
Restrictions: No specific restrictions. An emphasis is placed on local causes and requests benefiting children.
Anne & Scott Nickerson Family Foundation
- $13,000 to Big Horn City Historical Society, Big Horn: Preservation of historical items
How to apply: Grant application, including: general applicant information, proof of tax exempt status under section 501(c)(3), most recent financial report in the form provided by the irc or treasury regulations, amount requested, and purpose (including anticipated budget and other financial...
Restrictions: For religious, charitable, or scientific purposes related to public safety, literary concerns, children, and/or animals.
Marna M Kuehne Foundation
- $10,000 to Wyoming Pbs Foundation, Riverton: Home from vietnam grant
How to apply: Charities wishing to receive grant consideration should contact molly dow of the foundation to obtain a grant application and to ask questions related to the scope of operations for the foundation.
Deadlines: Ten days before the next scheduled board of directors meeting.
Restrictions: The foundation was established to benefit disabled veterans in northeastern wyoming.
The Goodman Family Foundation Ua 7270 As Amended
- $10,000 to Grand Teton Music Festival, Jackson: Exempt organization's purpose
How to apply: In letter form with a written outline describing the special use of all contirbutions and/or grants
Deadlines: Applications are accepted anytime
Restrictions: Restrict to religious, charity, science, literary or education
Brabson Library & Educational Foundation Xxx-Xx-Xxxx
- $6,500 to National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson: Educational
Kim & Jody Brown Family Foundation
- $5,000 to International Days Inc, Rock Springs: Charitable purpose funding
How to apply: Application for appeals available on request
Deadlines: No deadline for submission. Considered as received.
Elizabeth Ring Mather William Gwinn Mather Fund
- $5,000 to Art Association of Jackson Hole, Jackson: Unrestricted operating expenses
How to apply: Application can be made in letter form and include detail of organization, financial information, and request. Request should include an annual report or audited financial statements and information regarding the expected outcomes for the money received.
Deadlines: January 31 april 30 july 31 october 1
Restrictions: No grants are made to individuals. No limitations to geographical area; however, grants are generally made to qualifying organizations in the cleveland, ohio area, and other locations where trustees reside.
Brooks and Joan Fortune Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Relative Theatrics, Laramie: Play/write wyoming: arts education and literacy enrichment program
Masterson Family Foundation
- $4,400 to Nicolaysen Art Museum, Casper: General use
How to apply: Initially, the request should be submitted by letter
Restrictions: Primarily natrona county and the state of wyoming
Vick Foundation Inc
- $4,000 to Art Association of Jackson Hole, Jackson: General funds
How to apply: No specific form
Welfund Inc
- $3,500 to Jackson Hole Public Art, Jackson Hole: General support
How to apply: None specified
Deadlines: None specified
Restrictions: None specified
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc
- $2,500 to Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra, Cheyenne: General Operating Support
How to apply: Refer to Foundation website for online application.
Deadlines: Refer to Foundation website for online application.
Restrictions: The grants are intended to serve the communities of interest to First Interstate Bank.
The Mv Williams Foundation Inc
- $2,000 to National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson: General
How to apply: Written request, status of organization, purpose
Restrictions: Generally within the oklahoma city metropolitan area.
Cleveland H Dodge Foundation Inc
- $1,123 to Science Zone, Casper: General support
How to apply: See foundation's website https://www.chdodgefoundation.org/grants
Deadlines: See foundation's website https://www.chdodgefoundation.org/grants
Restrictions: See foundation's website https://www.chdodgefoundation.org/guidelines
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