Citellus Foundation
Citellus Foundation is a private foundation, based in Laramie, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $348K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $8K.
Citellus Foundation at a glance
In short: Citellus Foundation gave $50K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Wyoming. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $348,049
- +74.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Citellus Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Climb Wyoming ($10K). Together the top 5 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Citellus Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 258% of 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
In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Climb Wyoming Cheyenne, WY | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Downtown Clinic Laramie, WY | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Laramie Interfaith Laramie, WY | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Safe Project Laramie, WY | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Robbie's House Laramie, WY | Program Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $348,049 | $202,934 | $54,931 | $50,000 | 5 | $50,000 | $7,620 | $19,392 |
| 2024 | $200,046 | $200,046 | — | — | — | — | $46 | $9,837 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Citellus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Citellus Foundation is led by Charles J. Ksir Jr., President on every filing since 2024; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles J. Ksir Jr.
President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Carl Hart
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Amy E. Ksir
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jayne Jenkins
Vice President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Matt Gray
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Citellus Foundation
How much does Citellus Foundation give each year?
Citellus Foundation gave $50K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Citellus Foundation's typical grant size?
Citellus Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Citellus Foundation give grants?
Citellus Foundation gives mostly in Wyoming: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Laramie, WY (4 grants).
Does Citellus Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Citellus Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (5 grants).
Who are Citellus Foundation's largest grantees?
Citellus Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Climb Wyoming ($10,000), Downtown Clinic ($10,000) and Laramie Interfaith ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Citellus Foundation?
Citellus Foundation reported $348K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Citellus Foundation's EIN?
Citellus Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-3496283. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 19, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 10, 2026)
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