Marna M Kuehne Foundation

SHERIDAN, WY EIN: 74-2276741

The Marna M Kuehne Foundation is a private foundation based in Sheridan, Wyoming. Established in 1997, it operates as an independent foundation with tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status since September 1983.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$27.6M

-1.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.6M

+38.1% YoY

Grant Count

+42.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$78K

-3.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marna M Kuehne Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary purpose is to aid disabled veterans from Northeastern Wyoming. The foundation functions as a supporting organization for multiple institutions including:

Campbell Company Memorial Hospital
Veteran's Home of Wyoming
Veterans Medical Center
American Legion Post No. 7
Campbell Company American Legion No. 2
DAV Cheyenne
DAV Rock Springs
DAV Sweetwater County
Sheridan County Community College
Sheridan Senior Center
Sheridan YMCA
Wyoming Retirement Center
Wyoming Vets Commission

Primary funding focus areas include Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, with particular emphasis on programs in Wyoming and Colorado.

Grantmaking

The foundation has demonstrated support for education initiatives, including scholarships and educational programs.

Grant Range

s:** Typical awards range from $2,500 to $375,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wyoming and Colorado, with particular emphasis on Northeastern Wyoming.

Grant Distribution by State

Wyoming $4.4M (100%)

Colorado $15K (0%)

States

Colorado Wyoming

Cities

BuffaloCasperCheyenneCodyDenverGilletteLaramieNewcastleRivertonSheridan

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $27,584,367 (as of 2024)

Total Giving: $1,568,997

Revenue: $1.37 million (2024)

Expenses: $1.65 million (2024)

Total Liabilities: $706,000 (2024)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$27,584,367	$28,085,006	$27,894,068
Revenue	$1,834,602	$1,365,872	$1,182,678
Expenses	$2,076,822	$1,653,607	$1,025,959
Qualifying Distributions	$1,839,108	$1,442,814	$825,394
Net Investment Income	$1,618,983	$1,171,067	$995,026
Distributable Amount	$1,459,674	$1,383,013	$1,308,138

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

75 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Gillette College Foundation ($352,000), Sheridan College Foundation ($310,000), The Hub on Smith Street ($187,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BUFFALO HIGH SCHOOL BUFFALO, WY	VETERAN'S ACTIVITY	$4,500
CAMPBELL COUNTY HEALTH GILLETTE, WY	VETERAN'S PROGRAM GRANT	$64,885
CHAPS SHERIDAN, WY	VETERANS PROGRAMS	$32,500
GILLETTE COLLEGE FOUNDATION GILLETTE, WY	VETERAN'S PROGRAM GRANT	$352,000
SALVATION ARMY SHERIDAN, WY	VETERAN SERVICES GRANT	$90,000
SHERIDAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION SHERIDAN, WY	VETERAN ENDOWMENT & ADVISORY POS	$310,000
SHERIDAN VA MEDICAL CENTER SHERIDAN, WY	HOLIDAY GRANT	$7,500
VETERAN'S HOME OF WY BUFFALO, WY	VETERANS PROGRAMS	$29,412
VETERANS VILLAGE SHERIDAN, WY	SALARY GRANT FOR EXEC DIRECTOR	$25,000
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA SHERIDAN, WY	FISH GRANT	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
EDWARD A HOFFMAN	DIRECTOR	6	$43,633
ERIN FOOTE	TREASURER	6	$40,300
DAN B RIGGS	SECRETARY	6	$38,300
JACK TARTER	VICE PRESIDE	6	$38,300
RICHARD HAMMER	PRESIDENT	6	$43,800
MOLLY H DOW	VICE PRESIDE	6	$44,575

Contact Information

Address: PO Box 6064, Sheridan, WY 82801-1464

Telephone: 307-672-7444

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Marna M Kuehne Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary purpose is to aid disabled veterans from Northeastern Wyoming. The foundation functions as a supporting organization for multiple institutions including: • Campbell Company Memorial Hospital • Veteran's Home of Wyoming • Veterans Medical Center • American Legion Post No. 7 • Campbell Company American Legion No. 2 • DAV Cheyenne • DAV Rock Springs • DAV Sweetwater County • Sheridan County Community College • Sheridan Senior Center • Sheridan YMCA • Wyoming Retirement Cen…

How do I apply for a grant from Marna M Kuehne Foundation?

**Grant Sizes:** Typical awards range from $2,500 to $375,000. **Annual Giving:** Total giving of $1,568,997 (based on most recent IRS Form 990 filing). The foundation has demonstrated support for education initiatives, including scholarships and educational programs.

Where does Marna M Kuehne Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wyoming and Colorado, with particular emphasis on Northeastern Wyoming.

What size grants does Marna M Kuehne Foundation award?

In 2025, Marna M Kuehne Foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $78K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Marna M Kuehne Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Marna M Kuehne Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.