Joe F and Roberta Napier Foundation
The Joe F and Roberta Napier Foundation is a private foundation based in Sheridan, Wyoming. In its 2024 filing, the foundation described its direct charitable activity as donations to various community charities from investment income.
Joe F and Roberta Napier Foundation at a glance
In short: Joe F and Roberta Napier Foundation gave $134K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Wyoming. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $134,000
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- +20.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,621
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,684,677
- +1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (8 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (100% 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 Joe F and Roberta Napier Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Tonya Aksamit as the contact and says applicants may submit any form or materials. Awards are restricted to tax-exempt organizations, which should be in Sheridan County. The filing says there is no deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Tonya Aksamit
Mailing address: 810 Coffeen Ave, Sheridan, WY 82801
Phone: (307) 672-5805
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joe F and Roberta Napier Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wyo Theater ($20K). Together the top 10 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
127 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 127 grants of 127 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for 2024 went to recipients in Wyoming. The filing says award recipients should be in Sheridan County.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Joe F and Roberta Napier Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 29 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $106K (2022) to $169K (2020). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $134K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyo Theater Sheridan, WY | Charity | $20,000 |
| Sheridan Memorial Hospital Sheridan, WY | Charity | $20,000 |
| Senior Center Sheridan, WY | Charity | $10,000 |
| Sheridan Community Land Trust Sheridan, WY | Charity | $7,500 |
| The Food Group Sheridan, WY | Charity | $5,000 |
| Sheridan Co Library Foundation Sheridan, WY | Charity | $5,000 |
| Sheridan College Sheridan, WY | Charity | $5,000 |
| YMCA Sheridan, WY | Charity | $5,000 |
| Antelope Butte Foundation Dayton, WY | Charity | $5,000 |
| Volunteers of America Sheridan, WY | Charity | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,684,677 | $241,821 | $213,243 | $134,000 | 29 | $213,243 | $162,578 | $211,523 |
| 2023 | $3,649,435 | $227,126 | $196,998 | $126,000 | 24 | $196,998 | $156,128 | $190,761 |
| 2022 | $3,619,310 | $150,379 | $174,726 | $105,500 | 23 | $174,726 | $81,153 | $195,383 |
| 2021 | $3,644,599 | $443,157 | $216,480 | $144,500 | 25 | $216,480 | $371,177 | $219,135 |
| 2020 | $3,417,953 | $70,476 | $232,237 | $168,500 | 26 | — | $12,864 | $187,087 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joe F and Roberta Napier Foundation reported a distributable amount of $212K 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
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for local health, cultural, community, recreation, food assistance, education, and emergency-service organizations. The Sheridan Community Land Trust describes its mission as preserving open spaces, healthy rivers and creeks, working ranches, wildlife habitat, and local history while expanding recreation opportunities. The Antelope Butte Foundation describes its mission as providing affordable, accessible skiing, mountain recreation, and related training and education, especially for youth and beginners. The Food Group says it seeks to alleviate childhood hunger in Sheridan County by providing nourishment to children. Dog & Cat Shelter says its mission is to provide dog and cat shelter services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $134,000 through 29 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest listed grants were $20,000 each to Wyo Theater and Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Other notable awards included $10,000 to Senior Center; $7,500 to Sheridan Community Land Trust; and $5,000 each to The Food Group, Sheridan Co Library Foundation, Sheridan College, YMCA, Antelope Butte Foundation, Volunteers of America, Tongue River Fire Protection District, and Story Fire Department.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul Fall as president, Richard Davis as director, and Tonya Aksamit as treasurer.
Joe F and Roberta Napier Foundation is led by Paul Fall, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Fall
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Richard Davis
Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Tonya Aksamit
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $8K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $8K, to Paul Fall (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Joe F and Roberta Napier Foundation
How much does Joe F and Roberta Napier Foundation give each year?
Joe F and Roberta Napier Foundation gave $134K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $126K across 24 grants.
What is Joe F and Roberta Napier Foundation's typical grant size?
Joe F and Roberta Napier Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,621, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joe F and Roberta Napier Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Joe F and Roberta Napier Foundation give grants?
Joe F and Roberta Napier Foundation gives mostly in Wyoming: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sheridan, WY (23 grants) and Dayton, WY (2 grants).
Does Joe F and Roberta Napier Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Joe F and Roberta Napier Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (29 grants).
Who are Joe F and Roberta Napier Foundation's largest grantees?
Joe F and Roberta Napier Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Wyo Theater ($20,000), Sheridan Memorial Hospital ($20,000) and Senior Center ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Joe F and Roberta Napier Foundation?
Joe F and Roberta Napier Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $213K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $212K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joe F and Roberta Napier Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for local health, cultural, community, recreation, food assistance, education, and emergency-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joe F and Roberta Napier Foundation?
The filing lists Tonya Aksamit as the contact and says applicants may submit any form or materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joe F and Roberta Napier Foundation's EIN?
Joe F and Roberta Napier Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0266070. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Joe F and Roberta Napier Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/joe-f-and-roberta-napier-foundation-morg_ad31b6247d73474cadd639ddb982b2aa
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