9H Research Foundation
9H Research Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Laramie, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $103K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $4K.
9H Research Foundation at a glance
In short: 9H Research Foundation gave $4K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Wyoming. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,138
- -48.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,379
- -48.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $103,454
- -32.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who 9H Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wyoming Aviation Heritage League ($3K). Together the top 3 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How 9H Research Foundation gives
- Giving fell 59% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2024) to $10K (2021). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming Aviation Heritage League Cheyenne, WY | Education | $3,000 |
| University of Wyoming Extension - Albany County 4-H Council Laramie, WY | Robotics Program | $1,000 |
| University of Wyoming Foundation Laramie, WY | Student Support | $138 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $103,454 | $103,583 | $154,412 | $4,138 | 3 | $128,552 | $1,276 |
| 2023 | $154,283 | $205,680 | $649,073 | $8,100 | 3 | $116,567 | $3,295 |
| 2022 | $597,676 | $156,400 | $116,601 | — | — | $107,452 | $18,311 |
| 2021 | $592,535 | $603,132 | $152,229 | $10,000 | 1 | $127,841 | $2,653 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, 9H Research Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
9H Research Foundation is led by Alan E. Humphrey, President & Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan E. Humphrey
President & Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Bonifas
Director & Director of Operations
Vice President → Director, 2022
Director → Director & Director of Operations, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$25K (2021) → $75K (2024)
Sophia Corona
Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Terfehr
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randal Six
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gene Humphrey (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $75K, to Paul Bonifas (Director/Director of Operations).
Frequently asked questions about 9H Research Foundation
How much does 9H Research Foundation give each year?
9H Research Foundation gave $4K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 3 grants.
What is 9H Research Foundation's typical grant size?
9H Research Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,379, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does 9H Research Foundation give grants?
9H Research Foundation gives mostly in Wyoming: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Laramie, WY (2 grants).
Does 9H Research Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on 9H Research Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is 9H Research Foundation?
9H Research Foundation reported $103K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $129K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is 9H Research Foundation?
9H Research Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Laramie, WY. It holds $103K in total assets as of 2024.
What is 9H Research Foundation's EIN?
9H Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3011110. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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