Eyas Foundation
Eyas Foundation is a private foundation based in Sheridan, Wyoming. Its 2024 filing reports grants to preselected charitable organizations, including organizations involved in conservation, youth athletics, education, research, and other charitable activities.
Eyas Foundation at a glance
In short: Eyas Foundation gave $86K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state Wyoming. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $85,666
- +17.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,711
- +41.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,988,480
- +2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (5 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (31% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Eyas Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2340 Wetlands Drive Suite 102, Sheridan, WY 82801
Phone: (307) 674-0848
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eyas Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Archives of Falconry ($25K). Together the top 10 received $82K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares were in Wyoming (31%), Idaho (29%), North Dakota (12%), Utah (12%), and Pennsylvania (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Eyas Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 15 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2020) to $86K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Archives of Falconry Boise, ID | Collect, preserve & interpret global falconry history, art, literature and material culture | $25,000 |
| Big Horn Baseball Club Sheridan, WY | Youth Baseball | $10,000 |
| Delta Waterfowl Foundation Bismarck, ND | Duck Conservation | $10,000 |
| Mule Deer Foundation Clearfield, UT | Ensure the conservation of mule deer, black-tailed deer & their habitat | $10,000 |
| Cowboy Joe Club Laramie, WY | Providing the university of Wyoming student-athlete with the opportunity to succeed in the classroom, competition and life | $5,000 |
| Earthspan Waynesboro, PA | Peregrine Research | $5,000 |
| Judicial Watch Washington, DC | Promotion of transparency, accountability and integrity in government, politics & law | $5,000 |
| Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom Cheyenne, WY | To develop students' understanding of Wyoming's vast resources in order that they become informed citizens, capable of serving as stewards for Wyoming's future | $5,000 |
| Wyoming Natural Resource Foundation Cheyenne, WY | Conservation of Wyoming's Natural Resources, Heritage, & Culture | $4,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | Honor the sacrifice of firefighter stephen siller as well as military & first responders who continue to make the supreme sacrifice of life & limb for our country | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,988,480 | $177,017 | $125,956 | $85,666 | 15 | $91,998 | $147,022 | $104,629 |
| 2023 | $1,937,419 | $-80,570 | $108,746 | $72,891 | 18 | $78,581 | $26,131 | $96,166 |
| 2022 | $2,126,735 | $180,614 | $109,913 | $75,600 | 14 | $82,147 | $155,397 | $93,619 |
| 2021 | $2,056,034 | $20,924 | $103,134 | $81,013 | 17 | $83,588 | $25,456 | $83,012 |
| 2020 | $2,138,244 | $11,537 | $107,884 | $70,364 | 14 | — | $6,552 | $69,617 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eyas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $105K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Archives of Falconry says it collects and preserves falconry heritage and interprets falconry history; Big Horn Baseball Club says it provides a baseball facility for youth in Big Horn and surrounding areas; and Delta Waterfowl Foundation describes its mission as producing ducks and securing the future of waterfowl hunting. The Wyoming Natural Resource Foundation says it promotes and assists educational and research projects related to natural resource conservation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $85,666. Grants ranged from $100 to $25,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Notable grants included $25,000 to the Archives of Falconry in Boise, Idaho; $10,000 each to Big Horn Baseball Club in Sheridan, Wyoming, Delta Waterfowl Foundation in Bismarck, North Dakota, and Mule Deer Foundation in Clearfield, Utah; and $5,000 each to Cowboy Joe Club in Laramie, Wyoming, EarthSpan in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, and Judicial Watch in Washington, DC.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists PAB Widener Jr as trustee, and Ronald W Prestfeldt, Lucy N Widener, Samuel L Widener, Benjamin B Widener, and Peter R Widener as members.
Eyas Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Pab Widener Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Benjamin B. Widener
Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lucy N. Widener
Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter R. Widener
Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ronald W. Prestfeldt
Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Samuel L. Widener
Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Eyas Foundation
How much does Eyas Foundation give each year?
Eyas Foundation gave $86K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $73K across 18 grants.
What is Eyas Foundation's typical grant size?
Eyas Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,711, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Eyas Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Eyas Foundation give grants?
Eyas Foundation's top state is Wyoming, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Idaho (29%) and North Dakota (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sheridan, WY (3 grants) and Cheyenne, WY (2 grants).
Does Eyas Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Eyas Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Eyas Foundation's largest grantees?
Eyas Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Archives of Falconry ($25,000), Big Horn Baseball Club ($10,000) and Delta Waterfowl Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Eyas Foundation?
Eyas Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $92K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $105K (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.
What does Eyas Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eyas Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Eyas Foundation's EIN?
Eyas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0321698. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Eyas Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Eyas Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/eyas-foundation-morg_91de23a1323b46f1b790bbbcf7ef4cff
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