Foundations that fund education in Wyoming
These 23 foundations made grants to education 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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Anne & Scott Nickerson Family Foundation
- $20,000 to University of Wyoming Foundation, Laramie: Wyoming migration initiative
- $12,000 to Sheridan College Foundation, Sheridan: Museum of discovery paleo geo fund
- $10,000 to Rooted in Wyoming, Sheridan: Greenhouse & seed starting program
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
- $352,000 to Gillette College Foundation, Gillette: Veteran's program grant
- $310,000 to Sheridan College Foundation, Sheridan: Veteran endowment & advisory pos
- $125,000 to University of Wyoming Foundation, Laramie: Veterans service center 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 Herbert & Dorothy Zullig Foundation
- $10,000 to Sheridan College Foundation, Sheridan: Scholarship fund
- $3,000 to Sheridan High Booster Club, Sheridan: We the people support
- $2,500 to Big Horn Education Fund, Big Horn: Support operations
How to apply: Letter of request - purpose - financial statement
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Sheridan: General Operating Support
- $2,500 to University of Wyoming Foundation, Laramie: General Operating Support
- $2,500 to Learning Tree Christian School, Buffalo: 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.
Karl M Johnson Foundation
- $5,000 to Jackson Bronc Backers, Jackson: Donation
- $5,000 to Jackson Hole Community School, Jackson: Donation
- $3,000 to Teton Music School, Jackson: Donation
How to apply: None specified
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
- $58,324 to Western Wyoming College Foundation, Rock Springs: Distribution
- $6,955 to University of Wyoming Foundation, Laramie: Distribution
How to apply: For grants: grant requests should be submitted online www.dominionenergy.com/foundation. The application includes the following: information about the organization including a copy of most recent financial statements; the purpose and amount of the grant request; and anticipated...
Deadlines: Grant applications will be accepted online during two annual grant cycles, spring and fall.
Restrictions: For grants: grants are limited to organizations that are: defined as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code; within the dominion operating area; focused on health and human services, education, culture and...
Lightner Sams Foundation of Wyoming
- $53,000 to Lander Community Foundation, Lander: General charitable support
- $5,000 to University of Wyoming Foundation, Laramie: General charitable support
How to apply: In writing, including financial information and proof of exemption
Restrictions: No
The Musser Fund
- $12,000 to Lander Pipe Band, Lander: General operating
- $4,200 to Lander Community Foundation, Lander: General operating
How to apply: Letter form with copy of exemption attached
Double 4 Foundation
- $589,100 to University of Wyoming Foundation, Laramie: Securing private resources and providing support for the university of wyoming
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)...
Skelton Myra F Foundation
- $43,000 to University of Wyoming Foundation, Laramie: General operating
How to apply: Apply online at www.wellsfargo.com/privatefoundations/ skelton
Deadlines: April 1st and october 1st
Restrictions: 501(c)(3) organization primarily in natrona county, wyoming - with interests in youth, health education
G L Connolly Foundation
- $22,000 to Wyoming Catholic College, Lander: Education
How to apply: Cover letter proposal information reflective of past performance and likely future performance and tax status
Wilburforce Foundation C/O Lisa Weinstein
- $15,000 to University of Wyoming Foundation, Laramie: Environmental - wyoming migration initiative support
How to apply: See foundation's website at wilburforce.org for grant guidelines
Deadlines: See foundation's website at wilburforce.org for grant guidelines
Restrictions: See foundation's website at wilburforce.org for grant guidelines
Allegis Group Foundation Inc
- $15,000 to Blackstars Foundation, Cheyenne: General use
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: The foundation focuses on supporting organizations advancing education, strengthening the workforce, and engaging employees through volunteerism. The foundation has no restrictions or limitations on awards.
Hdr Foundation
- $10,000 to Gillette College Foundation, Gillette: Chartiable
How to apply: All applications for grants should be submitted via the organization's website at www.hdrinc.com/hdr-foundation
Deadlines: Grants >$10,000 - june 4 & august 22 grants <$10,000 - august 16
Restrictions: Priority may be given to organization with which an hdr employee volunteers.
Angels Among Us Inc
- $10,000 to Wyoming Catholic College, Lander: Education
How to apply: Application should include sufficient information for the trustees to evaluate the needs of the applicant.
Deadlines: No submission deadlines
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations on awards
Cleveland H Dodge Foundation Inc
- $6,503 to Casper College Foundation, Casper: For support of the tate geological musuem fossil preparation laboratory
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
Vick Foundation Inc
- $6,000 to Teton Music School, Jackson: General funds
How to apply: No specific form
Fehir Charitable Foundation
- $5,334 to Rooted in Wyoming, Sheridan: Support local food group
How to apply: Formal letter addressed to board and sent via us mail
Restrictions: Restrictions and/or limitations at the discretion of the foundation.
Litt -the Ray and Kay Littler Trust
- $5,000 to Buffalo Christian School, Buffalo: Purchase recreational equipment
How to apply: Letter demonstrating financial need
Deadlines: On or around may 15 annually
Restrictions: Restricted to organizations serving johnson county, wy and residents of johnson county
Louis W Horvath Foundation Inc
- $4,200 to Cowboy Joe Club, Laramie: Amateur athletics
How to apply: Letter format only--no specific form
Deadlines: No specific deadline
Restrictions: Request must follow horvath foundation's specific purpose of amatuer athletics or other board-approved charitable activity.
Harry and Anne Sager Foundation
- $3,000 to University of Wyoming Foundation, Laramie: Unrestricted gift to collegeof engineering
How to apply: Written request including brochure on organization
Deadlines: N.a.
Restrictions: No
Taco Johns Foundation
- $2,500 to University of Wyoming Foundation, Laramie: 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.
The Frederick & Patricia Supper Foundation Inc
- $1,000 to Rooted in Wyoming, Sheridan: Operating grant
How to apply: No particular form or application is necessary. Only a letter that gives essential details of the project.
Deadlines: None.
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations except that the foundation does not award grants or similar benefits to individuals.
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