Bear Creek Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LARAMIE, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grants totaling $166K. Net investment income was $16K.
Financial Overview
From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$166K
-19.3% YoY
Grant Count
1
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$166K
+61.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bear Creek Foundation reported a distributable amount of $311 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Bear Creek Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Bear Creek Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LARAMIE, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grants totaling $166K. Net investment income was $16K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $155,392 | $361,367 |
| Revenue | $12,781 | $2,639 | $11,082 |
| Expenses | $168,173 | $208,614 | $35,274 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $166,141 | $205,834 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $16,060 | $2,485 | $6,256 |
| Distributable Amount | $311 | $18,324 | $20,778 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2022
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2022 grants, the largest include One Collective ($166,141).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ONE COLLECTIVE ELGIN, IL | RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION IS A CHRISTIAN HUMANITARIAN AID ORGANIZATION WORKING IN COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD TO PROVIDE BASIC NEEDS AND TO PERFORM MISSIONARY WORK. GRANTS MADE IN SUPPORT OF PTR. GANI SISON WITH INTERNATIONAL TEAM PHILLIPPINES. | $166,141 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
From 2022 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL HAFFKE | PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| TIMOTHY SNYDER | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| KAREN KNAPP | TREASURER | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear Creek Foundation?
Bear Creek Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LARAMIE, WY. It holds — in total assets as of 2022.
Where does Bear Creek Foundation operate?
Bear Creek Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Illinois.
What size grants does Bear Creek Foundation award?
In 2022, Bear Creek Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $166K — an average of about $166K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Bear Creek Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Bear Creek Foundation reported a distributable amount of $311 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Bear Creek Foundation's EIN?
Bear Creek Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3594634. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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