Foundations & Grantmakers in Wyoming
565 grantmakers in Wyoming reported grants on their latest 990s. The 244 that made at least 5 grants gave $208.7M. The largest by giving are Community Foundation of Jackson Hole, Wyoming Community Foundation and Natrona Collective Health Trust. The list below ranks grantmakers with at least 5 grants by annual giving, and each funder links to a profile with its grant history and financials.
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Foundation giving in Wyoming at a glance
Active grantmakers
565
reported grants on latest 990
Annual giving
$208.7M
from the 244 with 5+ grants
Typical grant
$16K
median of each funder's average grant
Median annual giving
$72K
per grantmaker
Top 10 foundations in Wyoming by annual giving
| # | Funder | City | Annual giving | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | Jackson | $39.6M | 374 |
| 2 | Wyoming Community Foundation | Laramie | $15.6M | 401 |
| 3 | Natrona Collective Health Trust | Casper | $13.4M | 101 |
| 4 | Bluelight Heals Corporation | Cheyenne | $10.1M | 15 |
| 5 | Western Futures Fund Inc | Sheridan | $6.8M | 22 |
| 6 | The Niner Foundation Inc | Jackson | $5.3M | 44 |
| 7 | Whitney Benefits Inc | Sheridan | $4.5M | 19 |
| 8 | Emerald Gate Charitable Trust | Jackson | $4.5M | 8 |
| 9 | Cios | Wilson | $4.2M | 37 |
| 10 | Hughes Charitable Foundation | Jackson | $3.9M | 36 |
Ranked by grants reported on each funder's latest 990. Only grantmakers with at least 5 grants are ranked; 7 organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants (usually one transfer to an affiliated charity) are left out.
Most common focus areas
- Education 24 · 24%
- Human Services 13 · 13%
- Environment & Animals 11 · 11%
- Health 9 · 9%
- Religion Related 6 · 6%
- Public, Societal Benefit 6 · 6%
Share of grantmakers with a program NTEE code (45% carry any NTEE code); general grantmaking foundations (NTEE T) are not counted.
Community foundations in Wyoming
- Community Foundation of Jackson Hole $39.6M · 374 grants
- Wyoming Community Foundation $15.6M · 401 grants
- Lander Community Foundation $782K · 44 grants
- Stewart Cellers Foundationinc $124K · 42 grants
Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, latest available year per organization (most of the largest funders' latest filing: tax year 2025).
Most open to new grantees in Wyoming
Foundations based in Wyoming whose latest grant list had the largest share of organizations they had not funded in any earlier year on file.
| # | Funder | First-time grantees | Grantees | Avg first grant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hughes Charitable Foundation | 57% (20) | 35 in 2025 | $46K |
| 2 | Wyoming Community Foundation | 47% (186) | 400 in 2024 | $19K |
| 3 | Wyoming Governor's Residence Foundation | 43% (24) | 56 in 2024 | $8K |
| 4 | Elbridge & Evelyn Stuart Foundation | 41% (21) | 51 in 2025 | $5K |
| 5 | The Martin Family Foundation | 41% (21) | 51 in 2024 | $41K |
| 6 | The John P Ellbogen Foundation | 41% (24) | 59 in 2024 | $23K |
| 7 | Pharos Foundation | 40% (12) | 30 in 2024 | $45K |
| 8 | Morse Family Foundation | 40% (10) | 25 in 2025 | $65K |
| 9 | Sobecki Family Foundation | 40% (10) | 25 in 2024 | $7K |
| 10 | Tammy Hladky Foundation | 35% (8) | 23 in 2025 | $9K |
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990 and 990-PF grant lists. Only foundations with at least 20 grants in each of the last three years (and 20 distinct grantees in the latest), a filing from the last 2 years, and first grants averaging at least $1K are ranked; grants to individuals are left out, and recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed grantee can look new. How we calculate this.
Showing all 685 foundations and grantmakers in Wyoming
Grand Teton National Park Foundation
Moose, WY
Assets
$26.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$46.2M
University of Wyoming Foundation
Laramie, WY
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
4
Total Given
$45.9M
Community Foundation of Jackson Hole
Jackson, WY
Assets
$170.9M
Grants
374
Total Given
$39.6M
Wyoming Community Foundation
Laramie, WY
Assets
$230.8M
Grants
401
Total Given
$15.6M
The Sage Foundation Inc
Wilson, WY
Assets
$171.9M
Grants
1
Total Given
$15.6M
Natrona Collective Health Trust
Casper, WY
Assets
$288.3M
Grants
101
Total Given
$13.4M
Lynn & Foster Friess Family Foundation
Jackson, WY
Assets
$128.1M
Grants
1
Total Given
$11.0M
Bluelight Heals Corporation
Cheyenne, WY
Assets
$28.8M
Grants
15
Total Given
$10.1M
Northern Wyoming Mental Health Center
Sheridan, WY
Assets
—
Grants
1
Total Given
$9.8M
Ivinson Memorial Hospital
Laramie, WY
Assets
$24.9M
Grants
1
Total Given
$7.1M
Western Futures Fund Inc
Sheridan, WY
Assets
$3.9M
Grants
22
Total Given
$6.8M
The Niner Foundation Inc
Jackson, WY
Assets
$7.6M
Grants
44
Total Given
$5.3M
Whitney Benefits Inc
Sheridan, WY
Assets
$130.0M
Grants
19
Total Given
$4.5M
Emerald Gate Charitable Trust
Jackson, WY
Assets
$178.9M
Grants
8
Total Given
$4.5M
Sheridan County Memorial Hospital
Sheridan, WY
Assets
$15.4M
Grants
4
Total Given
$4.4M
Cios
Wilson, WY
Assets
$109.2M
Grants
37
Total Given
$4.2M
Hughes Charitable Foundation
Jackson, WY
Assets
$5.9M
Grants
36
Total Given
$3.9M
The George B Storer Foundation Inc
Jackson, WY
Assets
$49.2M
Grants
48
Total Given
$3.3M
Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne, WY
Assets
$61.4M
Grants
1
Total Given
$3.2M
The John P Ellbogen Foundation
Laramie, WY
Assets
$61.2M
Grants
69
Total Given
$3.2M
St John's Health Foundation
Jackson, WY
Assets
$33.5M
Grants
4
Total Given
$3.2M
Sublette County Health Foundation
Pinedale, WY
Assets
$2.2M
Grants
3
Total Given
$3.1M
Wyoming Early Childhood Partnership
Casper, WY
Assets
$55K
Grants
216
Total Given
$3.1M
Western States Learning Corporation
Cheyenne, WY
Assets
$6.9M
Grants
25
Total Given
$3.0M
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Questions about foundations in Wyoming
What are the largest foundations in Wyoming?
By grants reported on their latest 990s, the largest are Community Foundation of Jackson Hole ($39.6M across 374 grants), Wyoming Community Foundation ($15.6M) and Natrona Collective Health Trust ($13.4M). Together the top 10 account for 52% of the $208.7M given by the 244 grantmakers in Wyoming that made at least 5 grants. Organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants, usually a single transfer to an affiliated charity, are left out of the ranking.
How big is a typical foundation grant in Wyoming?
The typical grant is about $16K (the median of each grantmaker's average grant). Half of these grantmakers gave less than $72K in total in their latest filing year, so many are small foundations that give to a few organizations they already know. The largest funders make many more grants, but also get the most requests.
Are there community foundations in Wyoming?
Yes. We found 4 community foundations in Wyoming with grant activity. The largest by giving are Community Foundation of Jackson Hole, Wyoming Community Foundation and Lander Community Foundation. Community foundations pool gifts from many local donors and usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, which makes them a good first stop for local funding.
How do I find Wyoming foundations that accept unsolicited proposals?
Most private foundations don't run an open application. Their 990-PF says whether they only give to preselected charities, and their past grants show who they actually fund. Start with the funders above whose grant counts and typical grant size fit your budget, then check each profile's grant history for organizations like yours before you reach out. Read the grant prospecting guide.
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