Gatchell Family Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Cheyenne, WY EIN: 72-1539865

Gatchell Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Cheyenne, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 36 grants totaling $50K.

Key facts about Gatchell Family Foundation

EIN: 72-1539865
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $49,750
Grants made (2025): 36
Average grant: $1,382
Median grant: $1,000
New grantees (estimate): 31% first-time grantees (11 of 36, 2025)
Primary geography: Georgia (28% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Gatchell Family Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Gatchell Family Foundation's 36 itemized 2025 grants were Georgia (28%), Wyoming (21%) and Texas (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cheyenne, WY (5 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Valdosta, GA (2 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants). 81% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (3 grants).

Is Gatchell Family Foundation open to new grantees?

31%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 11 of 36 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $836; repeat grants $2K. How we count

Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.

56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$50K

-13.4% YoY

Grant Count

+9.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1K

-20.6% YoY

About Gatchell Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $14K (28%)

Wyoming $10K (21%)

Texas $10K (20%)

New York $4K (8%)

Alabama $2K (4%)

All other $9K (19%)

Share of all 36 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Alabama California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Louisiana Missouri North Carolina Nebraska New York Pennsylvania South Dakota Tennessee Texas Virginia Wyoming

Cities

CheyenneNew YorkValdostaWashingtonLaramieAtlantaJacksonMontgomerySt LouisCedartownDenverFolsomHighland VillageLincolnRichmondAmericusBarnsvilleBrookingsRawlinsCasper

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

September 24, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

153 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include IFA Its For Africa ($10,000), First United Methodist Church ($4,800), Little Children of the WorldPhilli ($3,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
IFA Its For Africa Highland Village, TX	General Support	$10,000
First United Methodist Church Cheyenne, WY	Religious	$4,800
Little Children of the WorldPhilli Barnsville, GA	general Support	$3,500
Christ Episcopal Church Valdosta, GA	Religious	$3,150
Georgia Public Broadcasting Atlanta, GA	General Support	$3,000
Doctors without Borders New York, NY	General Support	$2,000
Habitat for Humanity Laramie County Cheyenne, WY	General Support	$2,000
Klassy Kats of Butts County Jackson, GA	Animal Welfare - General support	$1,500
Big Sky RanchCatnip Foundation Folsom, LA	General Support	$1,250
Coalition for Humane Immigration Ri Los Angeles, CA	General Support	$1,250

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Dennis Gatchell	Pres/Sec./Treas	3	—
Megan Gatchell	Vice President	0.25	—
Alan Gatchell	Director	—	—
Patricia Gatchell	Director	—	—
Joni Cox	Director	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gatchell Family Foundation?

Gatchell Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Cheyenne, WY. It holds — in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Gatchell Family Foundation operate?

Gatchell Family Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New York, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wyoming.