Natrona Collective Health Trust
Natrona Collective Health Trust is a private foundation based in Casper, Wyoming. It invests in the health and well-being of Natrona County residents through grantmaking, research, advocacy, community programming, and capacity building for organizations delivering health-related services.
Natrona Collective Health Trust at a glance
In short: Natrona Collective Health Trust gave $13.4M across 101 grants in 2024 (avg $133K), mostly in Wyoming. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,446,393
- +19.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 101
- +42.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $133,133
- -16.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $26,943
- Total assets
- $288,266,073
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Natrona Collective Health Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Trust does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website directs applicants to its online grant system for grant-cycle applications. Applicants must meet the stated eligibility criteria; exclusions include, among other categories, lobbying, political activity, capital campaigns, endowments, and organizations unable to demonstrate a benefit to Natrona County residents.
- Review Cycle
- The spring 2026 application period ended February 25, 2026.
- Deadline
- The spring 2026 application period ended February 25, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2810, Casper, WY 82602
Phone: (307) 243-2158
Website: https://collectivehealthtrust.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Natrona Collective Health Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Banner Wyoming Medical Center ($8.8M). Together the top 10 received $10.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
256 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 149 grants of 256 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Trust focuses on organizations and initiatives benefiting Natrona County residents. In 2024, 99% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Wyoming, 1% to Colorado, and less than 1% each to recipients in Tennessee and Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 101 itemized grants.
Cities
How Natrona Collective Health Trust gives
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 $2.7M (2020, 18 months) to $13.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 101 grants totaling $13.4M.
*2020: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center Casper, WY | General Operating | $8,752,370 |
| Child Development Center of Natrona County Casper, WY | General Operating | $560,000 |
| Community Action Partnership of Natrona County Casper, WY | General Operating | $261,100 |
| Wyoming Nonprofit Network Cheyenne, WY | General Operating | $164,049 |
| Childrens Advocacy Project Inc Casper, WY | General Operating | $151,500 |
| Casper Housing Authority Cares Casper, WY | General Operating | $146,000 |
| Central Wyoming Counseling Center Casper, WY | General Operating | $131,000 |
| Wyoming Housing Network Inc Casper, WY | General Operating | $120,000 |
| Iris Clubhouse Inc Casper, WY | General Operating | $101,199 |
| Mother Seton Housing Inc Casper, WY | General Operating | $100,054 |
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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 | $288,266,073 | $7,184,785 | $16,468,413 | $13,446,393 | 101 | $16,592,040 | $23,852,081 | $13,660,841 |
| 2023 | $273,030,990 | $3,515,230 | $16,180,145 | $11,258,370 | 71 | $14,072,071 | $6,556,522 | $13,625,864 |
| 2022 | $251,330,201 | $18,121,314 | $14,728,807 | $11,252,874 | 37 | $13,119,535 | $14,761,117 | $12,433,568 |
| 2021 | $297,053,839 | $17,341,207 | $15,681,703 | $11,328,089 | 45 | $12,608,714 | $16,699,479 | $14,020,597 |
| 2020* | $277,113,966 | $253,235,420 | $3,473,693 | $2,721,288 | 2 | — | $1,984,795 | — |
*2020: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Natrona Collective Health Trust reported a distributable amount of $13.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Trust states that it is committed to improving the health and well-being of Natrona County residents. Its listed grantmaking focus areas include early childhood development; preventing and mitigating adverse childhood experiences (ACEs); promoting positive childhood experiences (PCEs); mental and behavioral health services; and advocacy related to community health and well-being.
Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) public charities, organizations with a public charity as fiscal agent or sponsor, and qualifying governmental units. Organizations must provide services that benefit Natrona County residents and foster dignity, belonging, and inclusivity. The Trust’s website lists exclusions including lobbying, political candidate support, capital campaigns, endowments, fundraising event sponsorships, legal expenses, and basic biomedical research.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work represented in its grants. The Child Development Center of Natrona County describes its mission as providing part-time care, supervision, guidance, and healthful developmental opportunities for children. Central Wyoming Counseling Center describes its mission as providing mental health and counseling services in Wyoming. Casper Housing Authority CARES says it supports affordable housing and permanent support services for moderate-, low-, and very-low-income individuals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Trust reported 101 grants totaling $13,446,393. Grant amounts ranged from $54 to $8,752,370, with a median of $26,943. Its largest listed grant was $8,752,370 to Banner Wyoming Medical Center for general operating support. Other notable grants included $560,000 to the Child Development Center of Natrona County, $261,100 to Community Action Partnership of Natrona County, and $164,049 to Wyoming Nonprofit Network, each for general operating support.
The Trust describes multi-year general operating grants as a cornerstone of its strategy. Its announced spring 2026 cycle offered qualifying organizations up to $80,000 per year for a two-year period. Applications for that cycle were scheduled to be accepted February 11–25, 2026, and that deadline has passed. The website directs applicants to its online grant system. The Trust’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Trust’s 2024 filing lists Beth Worthen as CEO; Kylie Gibson as VP of Finance; Paula Mongold as VP of Operations; Mark Dowell, MD, as chair; Jessica Oden as chair until July 2024; Jennifer Gladson as vice chair; Eric Nelson as treasurer; and Abigail Breaux, Amanda DeDiego, and Conrrado Saldivar as directors.
Natrona Collective Health Trust is led by Beth Worthen, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Beth Worthen
CEO
Chair → CEO & Chair, 2022
CEO & Chair → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$38K (2022) → $263K (2024)
Jessica Oden
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$15K (2023) → $10K (2024)
Mark Dowell MD
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Masterson
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abigail Breaux
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Dediego
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Conrrado Saldivar
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer True
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Knudson-Johnson MD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kylie Gibson
Vice President of Finance
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$131K (2022) → $142K (2024)
Paula Mongold
Vice President of Operations
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$126K (2023) → $131K (2024)
Eric Nelson
Treasurer
Board Member → Director, 2021
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Gladson
Vice Chair
Board Member → Director, 2021
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Jaime Cruz (2022–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Verba Echols (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: J. Paul Jones MD (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Meredith Benton (2021–2022) — CEO
- Former: James Anderson MD (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Bob Barnard (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Stack (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Corrine Arross Wmc Employee (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Dax Collins (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Debbie Reid (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Judy Aurelius (2020) — Chair
- Former: Kyle Thompson (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Michele Chulick Wmc Employee (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Pam Miller (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ryan Klinger (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Brownell (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Serena Cobb (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Susie McMurry (2020) — Board Member
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 $263K, to Beth Worthen (CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Natrona Collective Health Trust
How much does Natrona Collective Health Trust give each year?
Natrona Collective Health Trust gave $13.4M across 101 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11.3M across 71 grants.
What is Natrona Collective Health Trust's typical grant size?
Natrona Collective Health Trust's median grant in 2024 was $26,943, and its average grant was $133,133, across 101 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Natrona Collective Health Trust give grants?
Natrona Collective Health Trust gives mostly in Wyoming: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Casper, WY (74 grants), Cheyenne, WY (9 grants), Laramie, WY (6 grants) and Evansville, WY (2 grants).
Does Natrona Collective Health Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of Natrona Collective Health Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (86 of 101) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Sponsorship" (5 grants).
Who are Natrona Collective Health Trust's largest grantees?
Natrona Collective Health Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Banner Wyoming Medical Center ($8,752,370), Child Development Center of Natrona County ($566,670 across 2 grants) and Community Action Partnership of Natrona County ($267,450 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Natrona Collective Health Trust?
Natrona Collective Health Trust reported $288.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Natrona Collective Health Trust fund?
The Trust states that it is committed to improving the health and well-being of Natrona County residents. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Natrona Collective Health Trust?
The Trust does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Natrona Collective Health Trust's EIN?
Natrona Collective Health Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0230808. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Natrona Collective Health Trust 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 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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