Lander Community Foundation
Lander Community Foundation is a public charity based in Lander, Wyoming. It works to strengthen the Lander and Fremont County community through philanthropy, effective giving, nonprofit support, and local grantmaking.
Lander Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Lander Community Foundation gave $782K across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Wyoming. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $782,362
- +26.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- +12.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,781
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,325
- Total assets
- $701,434
- +11.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (6 of 44, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lander Community Foundation
- How to Apply
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For the Competitive Grant Program, application materials and instructions are made available when the grant cycle opens. Interested organizations are encouraged to discuss project ideas and eligibility with foundation staff in advance.
- Review Cycle
- March 13, 2026.
- Deadline
- March 13, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1131, Lander, WY 82520
Phone: (307) 332-4545
Website: https://landercommunityfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lander Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Anam Cara Giving ($52K). Together the top 10 received $357K.
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 152 grants of 153 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Competitive Grant Program serves Lander and Fremont County, Wyoming. In 2024, the reported share of grant dollars by recipient state was 100% Wyoming.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lander Community Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 44 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $17K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $483K (2020) to $782K (2024). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $782K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anam Cara Giving Lander, WY | To Fund Daily Operations and Special Projects | $51,606 |
| Lander Care and Share Food Bank Lander, WY | To Fund Daily Operations and Special Projects | $45,539 |
| Wind River Food Sovereignty Ft Washakie, WY | To Fund Daily Operations and Special Projects | $41,527 |
| Lander Free Medical Clinic Lander, WY | To Fund Daily Operations and Special Projects | $40,350 |
| Lander Pet Connection Inc Lander, WY | To Fund Daily Operations and Special Projects | $33,987 |
| Almost Home Wyoming Lander, WY | To Fund Daily Operations and Special Projects | $32,988 |
| Academy of the Winds Lander, WY | To fund daily operations and special projectsto fund daily operations and special projects | $30,976 |
| First Stop Help Center Lander, WY | To Fund Daily Operations and Special Projects | $30,006 |
| Apple Valley School Lander, WY | To Fund Daily Operations and Special Projects | $26,123 |
| Central Wyoming Climbers Alliance Lander, WY | To Fund Daily Operations and Special Projects | $24,129 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $701,434 | $1,016,961 | $983,207 | $782,362 | 44 | $10,047 |
| 2023 | $632,093 | $877,637 | $824,584 | $617,982 | 39 | $7,319 |
| 2022 | $596,433 | $858,583 | $769,500 | $568,917 | 40 | $4,834 |
| 2021 | $545,558 | $712,525 | $772,117 | $685,961 | Total only | $5,438 |
| 2020 | $555,428 | $828,525 | $705,444 | $482,908 | 30 | $4,387 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to create a stronger community by promoting philanthropy, encouraging and supporting effective giving, and providing leadership on issues important to the community.
Competitive grants support nonprofit work that benefits Lander and the surrounding Fremont County area. The foundation typically considers requests in arts, culture, and humanities; education and youth development; health and human services; environment, recreation, and outdoor stewardship; and community development and civic engagement. Its stated priorities include addressing community needs, collaboration, serving broad or underserved populations, feasible planning with measurable outcomes, and strengthening organizational capacity or program effectiveness.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate a range of charitable work. Anam Cara Giving describes its mission as providing custom in-home care for people affected by debilitating illness or end-of-life needs. Lander Care and Share Food Bank says it provides food to individuals and families in need in Fremont County. Apple Valley School describes its work as providing nature-based experiential education for children in Lander. Wyoming Outdoor Council says its mission is to protect Wyoming’s environment and quality of life.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 44 grants totaling $782,362. Grant amounts ranged from $5,180 to $51,606, with a median of $14,324. The largest grants included $51,606 to Anam Cara Giving, $45,539 to Lander Care and Share Food Bank, $41,527 to Wind River Food Sovereignty, and $40,350 to Lander Free Medical Clinic. The stated purpose for these grants was to fund daily operations and special projects.
The Competitive Grant Program is an annual opportunity for eligible nonprofits or organizations with a qualified fiscal sponsor serving Lander and/or Fremont County residents. Applicants must be in good standing with the foundation, submit a complete application by the deadline, and may submit one application per cycle. Recipients must provide a brief final report describing use of funds and outcomes. The foundation says the program, introduced as the Open Grant Program in 2012, has issued 128 grants totaling $126,864. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 44 grants totaling $782,362.
Challenge for Charities is a separate community fundraising campaign: the foundation works with businesses, foundations, and the city to secure matching funds for individual donations to local nonprofits. The foundation also offers fiscal sponsorship and administrative services; it states that fiscal sponsorship is not funding from the foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary Greene as executive director; Linda Lindsey as chair; Cori Slingerland as vice chair; Rita Neill as secretary; and Deb Reguera as treasurer. It also lists Rick Fagnant, Amanda Sempert, John Larsen, Mark Calhoun, and Mark Cole as directors.
Lander Community Foundation is led by Mary Greene, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Greene
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $66K (2024)
Linda Lindsey
Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Sempert
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Van Orman
Director
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lorielle Morton
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Bechtel
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Larsen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Calhoun
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Cole
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Fagnant
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cori Slingerland
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deb Reguera
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rita Neill
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Michael Cheek (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael D. Kusiek (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Jennifer Hamilton (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Missy White (2020) — Director
- Former: Sam Lightner (2020) — Director
- Former: Susan Brame (2020) — Chair
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 $66K, to Mary Greene (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Lander Community Foundation
How much does Lander Community Foundation give each year?
Lander Community Foundation gave $782K across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $618K across 39 grants.
What is Lander Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Lander Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $14,325, and its average grant was $17,781, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lander Community Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Lander Community Foundation give grants?
Lander Community Foundation gives mostly in Wyoming: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lander, WY (41 grants) and Riverton, WY (2 grants).
Does Lander Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 44 grants with a stated purpose on Lander Community Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Fund Daily Operations and Special Projects" (43 grants).
Who are Lander Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Lander Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Anam Cara Giving ($51,606), Lander Care and Share Food Bank ($45,539) and Wind River Food Sovereignty ($41,527), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lander Community Foundation?
Lander Community Foundation reported $701K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What does Lander Community Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to create a stronger community by promoting philanthropy, encouraging and supporting effective giving, and providing leadership on issues important to the community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lander Community Foundation?
For the Competitive Grant Program, application materials and instructions are made available when the grant cycle opens. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lander Community Foundation's EIN?
Lander Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0308115. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Lander Community Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lander-community-foundation-morg_214722c07750479597694ddb9a7628af
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