Double 4 Foundation
Double 4 Foundation is a private foundation based in Casper, Wyoming. Its filing states that it uses income and, at the trustees’ discretion, principal for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes, including distributions to organizations qualifying under Section 501(c)(3).
Double 4 Foundation at a glance
In short: Double 4 Foundation gave $1.6M across 59 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in Wyoming. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,590,203
- -14.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 59
- +25.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,953
- -31.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,029,561
- -15.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (11 of 59, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Double 4 Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: David L Melanie A True
Mailing address: PO Box 2360, Casper, WY 82602
Phone: (307) 237-9301
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Double 4 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Wyoming Foundation ($589K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
253 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 240 grants of 253 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Casper, Wyoming. In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wyoming; the other reported shares were Utah 5%, Texas 5%, Washington, DC 2%, and Colorado 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 59 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Double 4 Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 59 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 339% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 456% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $363K (2022) to $1.9M (2024). In 2025 it made 59 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wyoming Foundation Laramie, WY | Securing private resources and providing support for the university of Wyoming | $589,100 |
| WYO Complex Casper, WY | To provide Wyoming and the surrounding community a unique, state-of-the-art facility for competition, training, and special events, while emphasizing the importance of physical and mental health and promoting an active lifestyle for our youth | $500,000 |
| Libertas Institute Lehi, UT | To generate non-partisan analysis and commentary, conduct investigative research, and publish educational literature to inform the public | $85,240 |
| Delta Delta Delta Foundation Dallas, TX | To provide transformational programs, scholarships and emergency financial support to empower our sisters for a lifetime | $75,000 |
| Wyoming Agriculture Leadership Council Cheyenne, WY | To promote Wyoming leadership education and development (LEAD) to enhance Wyoming agriculture and rural communities | $50,000 |
| Communio International Catholic Review Washington, DC | For the renewal of theology in continuity with the living christian tradition, and the continuing dialogue of all believers, past and present | $20,000 |
| National Western Stock Show Association Denver, CO | Education of livestock production, development of youth, and educating the general public | $16,666 |
| St Anthony Tri-Parish Catholic School Foundation Casper, WY | Provide financial and fundraising support for st. Anthony tri-parish catholic school | $13,197 |
| Americans for Prosperity Foundation Arlington, VA | Education of citizens about economic policy and a return of federal government to its constitutional limits | $10,000 |
| David Street Station Casper, WY | To strengthen their community and its visitors by offering a vibrant gathering place that hosts a wide variety of events and activities | $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 | $5,029,561 | $721,879 | $1,611,194 | $1,590,203 | 59 | $1,590,203 | $710,768 | $349,070 |
| 2024 | $5,917,523 | $487,917 | $1,871,086 | $1,851,866 | 47 | $1,851,866 | $475,304 | $404,729 |
| 2023 | $7,298,805 | $346,803 | $566,058 | $552,532 | 46 | $552,532 | $337,975 | $397,712 |
| 2022 | $7,518,060 | $389,130 | $377,117 | $362,500 | 49 | $362,500 | $379,792 | $448,692 |
| 2021 | $7,509,493 | $639,556 | $508,667 | $491,000 | 52 | — | $630,655 | $434,599 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Double 4 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $349K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes under Section 501(c)(3). Its 2025 grants show support for varied organizations. For example, the University of Wyoming Foundation says its mission is “to lift up the University of Wyoming with the power of philanthropy,” while the Wyo Complex describes its mission as providing a facility for competition, training, and special events while promoting physical and mental health and youth activity. The Delta Delta Delta Foundation says it raises funds for programs, scholarships, and emergency financial support for women.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 59 grants totaling $1,590,203. Grants ranged from $500 to $589,100, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest reported grants were $589,100 to the University of Wyoming Foundation and $500,000 to Wyo Complex. Other notable grants included $85,240 to the Libertas Institute, $75,000 to the Delta Delta Delta Foundation, and $50,000 to the Wyoming Agriculture Leadership Council.
The foundation also reported grants of $20,000 to Communio International Catholic Review and $16,666 to the National Western Stock Show Association. Grants of $10,000 each went to Americans for Prosperity Foundation, David Street Station, Institute for Energy Research, and Meals on Wheels Foundation Inc.
Its 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications are to be submitted in writing with sufficient information to show that the applicant meets the stated restrictions. The filing lists no deadline. Awards are restricted to the foundation’s stated religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes, including distributions to organizations qualifying under Section 501(c)(3).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David L. True and Melanie A. True as trustees.
Double 4 Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David L. True
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Melanie A. True
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Double 4 Foundation
How much does Double 4 Foundation give each year?
Double 4 Foundation gave $1.6M across 59 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.9M across 47 grants.
What is Double 4 Foundation's typical grant size?
Double 4 Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $26,953, across 59 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Double 4 Foundation that year got $22K on average.
Where does Double 4 Foundation give grants?
Double 4 Foundation gives mostly in Wyoming: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Utah (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Casper, WY (32 grants), Cheyenne, WY (6 grants), Laramie, WY (5 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Double 4 Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of Double 4 Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 59) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Catholic Church" (3 grants).
Who are Double 4 Foundation's largest grantees?
Double 4 Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Wyoming Foundation ($589,100), WYO Complex ($500,000) and Libertas Institute ($85,240), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Double 4 Foundation?
Double 4 Foundation reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $349K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Double 4 Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes under Section 501(c)(3). Its 2025 grants show support for varied organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Double 4 Foundation?
Double 4 Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Double 4 Foundation's EIN?
Double 4 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6378545. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Double 4 Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/double-4-foundation-morg_dab1fb4edc1848689d77ddd6285dace8
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