Eugene E Chieslar Foundation
Eugene E Chieslar Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sheridan, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $323K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $13K. Net investment income was $6K.
Eugene E Chieslar Foundation at a glance
In short: Eugene E Chieslar Foundation gave $13K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Wyoming. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,471
- +2.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,471
- +2.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,471
- Total assets
- $322,964
- +9.9% 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 Eugene E Chieslar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Immanuel Lutheran Church ($13K).
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 the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Eugene E Chieslar Foundation gives
- Giving grew 241% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $13K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Lutheran Church Sheridan, WY | Donation | $13,471 |
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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 | $322,964 | $31,221 | $17,459 | $13,471 | 1 | $13,733 | $5,592 | $14,991 |
| 2024 | $293,796 | $20,160 | $17,176 | $13,115 | 1 | $13,377 | $9,289 | $14,120 |
| 2023 | $284,850 | $2,253 | $11,662 | $8,100 | 1 | $8,363 | $2,377 | $13,115 |
| 2022 | $249,094 | $221,766 | $6,267 | $3,951 | 1 | $4,067 | $6,373 | $8,092 |
| 2021 | $65,591 | $1,247 | $4,568 | $3,616 | 1 | $3,616 | $311 | $3,951 |
| 2020 | $68,912 | $1,823 | $3,911 | $3,213 | 1 | — | $1,125 | $3,616 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eugene E Chieslar Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Eugene E Chieslar Foundation is led by Curt Sare, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Curt Sare
President & Director
Vicepresidentdirector → Presidentdirector, 2021
Presidentdirector → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Margaret Sare
Vice President & Director
Vice Presidentdirecto → Vice President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Linda W. Thompson
Secretary
Isectreasdirector → Sectreasdirector, 2021
Sectreasdirector → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Eugene E. Chieslar (2020) — Presidentdirector
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Eugene E Chieslar Foundation
How much does Eugene E Chieslar Foundation give each year?
Eugene E Chieslar Foundation gave $13K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 1 grant.
How large is Eugene E Chieslar Foundation?
Eugene E Chieslar Foundation reported $323K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Eugene E Chieslar Foundation operate?
Eugene E Chieslar Foundation has awarded grants in Wyoming.
What is Eugene E Chieslar Foundation's EIN?
Eugene E Chieslar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0852347. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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