Larimer Family Foundation
The Larimer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Wyoming and Arizona, including organizations connected with athletics and scholarships, food assistance, health, libraries, faith communities, veterans, youth programs, and animal welfare.
Larimer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Larimer Family Foundation gave $106K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Wyoming. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $106,000
- +562.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +366.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,571
- +42.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $407,175
- -21.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (81% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Larimer Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7474 Huntz Drive, Cheyenne, WY 82009
Phone: (307) 690-7220
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Larimer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cowboy Joe Club ($30K). Together the top 10 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wyoming and 19% to recipients in Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Larimer Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 93% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 167% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2024) to $106K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $106K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cowboy Joe Club Laramie, WY | To contribute to intercollegiate athletics and support scholarships and athletic success. | $30,000 |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Foundation Cheyenne, WY | To improve the health and well being of the local community by providing grants to individuals and facilities. | $10,000 |
| Wyoming Hunger Initiative Cheyenne, WY | To end hunger in Wyoming | $10,000 |
| American Legion Post 43 Jackson, WY | To enhance the well-being of America's veterans, their families, our military, and our communities by: upholding and defending the Constitution, maintaining law and order, fostering Americanism, and preserving the memory of those who served in war. | $10,000 |
| GBG Stars CSO Inc Chandler, AZ | non-profit organization focused on children, youth, and economically disadvantaged or low-income populations | $5,000 |
| Teton County Library Foundation Jackson, WY | Enhances the Library's programs, facilities, and resources by securing and stewarding charitable support | $5,000 |
| Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | A local PC(USA) congregation whose mission centers on Christian worship, fellowship, service, and outreach in the Jackson Hole community; explicit mission text is framed around "grace and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ and community ministry | $5,000 |
| Dog it My Co Pilot Jackson, WY | We reduce animal euthanasia in overcrowded shelters by ensuring that pets have the chance to find a safe and loving home. | $5,000 |
| Girls on the Run Wyoming Cheyenne, WY | Girls on the Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using fun, experience-based curricula that creatively integrates running. Girls on the Run is the only national physical activity-based, positive youth development (PA-PYD) program for girls with an evidence-based curriculum, trained coaches, and a commitment to serving all girls. As the only out-of-school time program of its kind, Girls on the Run underscores the important connection between physical and emotional health and empowers adolescent girls to build healthy physical and mental habits that last a lifetime. Evidence shows that Girls on the Run makes a stronger impact than organized and physical education programs in teaching life skills such as managing emotions, resolving conflict, helping others, and making intentional decisions. It strengthens a sense of confidence in girls while fostering care and compassion for self and others. The program's intentional suite of curricula is designed to enhance girls' so | $5,000 |
| Friends of the RH Johnson Library Sun City West, AZ | Primary focus is funding the Sun City West library, purchasing new books and maintaining subscriptions to more than 120 magazines, newspapers, and financial reports so materials are paid for by the Friends | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $407,175 | $25,793 | $134,832 | $106,000 | 14 | $106,000 | — | $63,464 |
| 2024 | $516,214 | $26,548 | $32,483 | $16,000 | 3 | $16,000 | $10,065 | $59,775 |
| 2023 | $522,149 | $88,294 | $55,687 | $40,000 | 4 | $40,000 | $75,607 | $51,579 |
| 2022 | $489,542 | $19,709 | $73,936 | $55,000 | 4 | $55,000 | $9,052 | $53,142 |
| 2021 | $543,769 | $39,595 | $79,834 | $64,000 | 4 | $64,000 | $10,593 | $57,731 |
| 2020 | $584,008 | $25,479 | $64,999 | $49,000 | 2 | — | $13,507 | $49,546 |
| 2019 | $623,527 | $28,578 | $63,938 | $48,000 | 3 | — | $17,381 | $48,157 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Larimer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $63K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. The Cowboy Joe Club says its mission is to raise funds for student-athlete scholarships and educational resources. The Friends of the RH Johnson Library says its mission is to make books and other media equipment available for public use. The Friday Food Bag Foundation says it partners with the community to provide nutritious food to children who might not eat well or at all on weekends.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $106,000. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable awards included $30,000 to the Cowboy Joe Club in Laramie, Wyoming; $10,000 each to Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Foundation and Wyoming Hunger Initiative; and $5,000 each to GBG Stars CSO Inc. in Chandler, Arizona, and the Friends of the RH Johnson Library in Sun City West, Arizona. The Friday Food Bag Foundation in Cheyenne received $3,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jan Larimer, Doug Larimer, and Amy Milczewski as trustees.
Larimer Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy Milczewski
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Doug Larimer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$1K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Jan Larimer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$1K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jack A Larimer (2019–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $2K, to Doug Larimer (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Larimer Family Foundation
How much does Larimer Family Foundation give each year?
Larimer Family Foundation gave $106K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $16K across 3 grants.
What is Larimer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Larimer Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,571, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Larimer Family Foundation give grants?
Larimer Family Foundation gives mostly in Wyoming: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cheyenne, WY (5 grants), Jackson, WY (4 grants) and Sun City West, AZ (2 grants).
Does Larimer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Larimer Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Larimer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Larimer Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cowboy Joe Club ($30,000), Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Foundation ($10,000) and Wyoming Hunger Initiative ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Larimer Family Foundation?
Larimer Family Foundation reported $407K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $106K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $63K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Larimer Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. The Cowboy Joe Club says its mission is to raise funds for student-athlete scholarships and educational resources. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Larimer Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Larimer Family Foundation's EIN?
Larimer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3750127. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Larimer Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 23, 2024)
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Grantable. (2026). Larimer Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/larimer-family-foundation-morg_12e18f49e8fe44f4bafeb5747c972991
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