Jim and Audrey Bailey Foundation

The Goodstein Foundation

Casper, WY

The Goodstein Foundation supports general operating needs across community services, including youth programs, hospice, recovery, emergency assistance, and meals for older adults. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $60,000, with a median of $5,000, and 93% of grant dollars went to Wyoming recipients, with smaller shares in Colorado and California. It accepts written requests that clearly outline the request; no deadline is listed.

The McMurry Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The McMurry Foundation funds education, religion, arts and humanities, children’s programs, community and economic development, and health and human services, primarily for 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Natrona County, Wyoming. Its 2024 grants had a median of $10,000, though awards ranged from $150 to $9,011,000. Organizations start with an eligibility quiz and online letter of inquiry; a full application is by invitation.

Stern Leichter Foundation

Encinitas, CA

The Stern Leichter Foundation supports a broad range of causes, including sustainable agriculture and food justice, human services, arts, education and media, health, and Jewish community life. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,500 to $80,000, with a median of $25,000; nearly all funding went to California organizations. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Ford Foundation

New York, NY

The Ford Foundation funds organizations and initiatives working to reduce inequality and advance social justice, including work on civic engagement, civil rights, climate justice, disability rights, and technology and society. In 2024, its grants ranged from $45 to $15 million, with a median of $100,000, supporting work in the U.S. and internationally. It says most grants are identified by the foundation and it does not accept unsolicited proposals by mail, email, or phone; limited opportunities may be offered separately.

Joe and Sue Degeorge Foundation

Branchport, NY

The Joe and Sue DeGeorge Foundation supports a range of charitable causes, including animal welfare, education, housing, and care for terminally ill people, with 2025 grants going to New York recipients. Its grants ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median of $1,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Joanne and Frank Collins Charitablefoundation

Lima, NY

Wyoming Community Foundation

Laramie, WY

Wyoming Community Foundation funds charitable programs addressing community needs and building organizational capacity in areas such as arts, education, health, environment, and civic life, with grants in every Wyoming county. Most competitive-cycle awards are $1,000–$10,000, though larger amounts are considered. It accepts electronic applications through two competitive grant cycles each year.

Community Foundation of Jackson Hole

Jackson, WY

The Community Foundation of Jackson Hole funds local nonprofits addressing community needs, including human services, health, arts, youth, conservation, and public safety, as well as student scholarships. Its Competitive Grants typically offer $3,000–$30,000, and its grant programs focus on Teton County, Wyoming. It accepts unsolicited requests through its grant programs.

Wyoming Early Childhood Partnership

Casper, WY

Wyoming Early Childhood Partnership supported early childhood education, child development, and related family services in Wyoming, with past grants ranging from $20,200 to $41,171. Its 2024 filing reports no grants and no assets, and its 2023 return was marked final; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation

Cheyenne, WY

The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, including universities, hospitals, arts and cultural groups, public media, and animal shelters. In 2025, it made 161 grants totaling about $1.48 million; grants ranged from $50 to $329,546, with a median of $1,200, and most funding went to Wyoming and Tennessee. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Wold Foundation

Casper, WY

The Wold Foundation funds education, youth and human services, health care, cultural and historic activities, science, conservation, and outdoor recreation, with a preference for Wyoming citizens and youth; it also funds organizations elsewhere in the continental U.S. Its 2024 grants ranged from $50 to $500,000, with a median of $5,000. It accepts online applications from eligible 501(c)(3) organizations for spring and fall grant cycles.

Natrona Collective Health Trust

Casper, WY

The Trust funds health and well-being work for Natrona County residents, including early childhood development, preventing adverse childhood experiences, mental and behavioral health, and community health advocacy. Its typical grant was about $27,000 in 2024; a 2026 cycle offered up to $80,000 per year for two years. It does not accept unsolicited requests.