Panoram Foundation Inc
Panoram Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Jackson, Wyoming. It supports charitable organizations through grants and helps fund the operations of an historic house museum.
Panoram Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Panoram Foundation Inc gave $438K across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state Connecticut. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $437,500
- +33.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,511
- +36.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $3,682,924
- +5.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (14 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (35% 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 Panoram Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2677, Jackson, WY 83001
Phone: (307) 200-1445
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Panoram Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation of Jackson HOL ($56K). Together the top 10 received $294K.
Grant Size Distribution
264 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 259 grants of 264 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Connecticut (35%), Wyoming (19%), and Rhode Island (12%); New York received 6%. The filing also reports 10% for an unspecified state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Panoram Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 46 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% 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 $277K (2022) to $438K (2024). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $438K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Jackson HOL Jackson, WY | Improving Lives Through Philanthropy | $56,000 |
| Beautiful Day Annual Fund Providence, RI | To Support the Mission and Work of P | $50,000 |
| Avery Copp Museum Groton, CT | To Assist with Museum Operations | $40,000 |
| Sasamani Foundation Stonington, CT | To Create Sustainable Education and | $27,000 |
| ACLU New York, NY | Daring to Create a More Perfect Unio | $26,500 |
| Red Cross Boone, IA | Helping People Attain Self-Sufficien | $20,000 |
| Westtown School West Chester, PA | Inspiring and Preparing Leaders of a | $20,000 |
| Chinook Regional Hospital | Support a Full Service Hospital | $20,000 |
| Wyofile Lander, WY | Helping Shine Light on Wyoming's PEO | $19,000 |
| Allied Arts Council of Pincher Cree | Supporting Arts Programming in Rural | $15,000 |
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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 | $3,682,924 | $602,941 | $478,451 | $437,500 | 46 | $441,501 | $73,551 | $389,809 |
| 2023 | $3,479,634 | $99,198 | $364,501 | $328,000 | 47 | $331,200 | $70,135 | $349,236 |
| 2022 | $3,744,937 | $198,756 | $323,274 | $277,100 | 48 | $280,562 | $155,625 | $367,126 |
| 2021 | $3,869,455 | $786,369 | $480,275 | $432,101 | 63 | $435,258 | $741,352 | — |
| 2020 | $3,563,361 | $549,504 | $444,995 | $396,800 | 60 | — | $515,527 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Panoram Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $390K 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 states that it helps fund the operations of an historic house museum. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including historic preservation, education, journalism, health care, reproductive rights, arts, and environmental education.
Among its grantees, the Avery-Copp Museum says it preserves and documents a historic family home and engages the public in learning about Groton’s history. Sasamani Foundation says it supports women and girls through education, health care, and child social services in coastal Tanzania. WyoFile describes itself as an independent nonprofit news service focused on Wyoming’s people, places, and policy. The Lloyd Center for the Environment says it advances understanding and protection of coastal ecosystems through research and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 46 grants totaling $437,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $56,000, with a median of $3,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $56,000 to Community Foundation of Jackson Hol, $50,000 to Beautiful Day Annual Fund, $40,000 to Avery Copp Museum, $27,000 to Sasamani Foundation, and $26,500 to ACLU.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists B Allyn Copp as president, Lucy A Copp as director, Betsey A Copp as secretary, and Eugenie C Copp as treasurer.
Panoram Foundation Inc is led by B. Allyn Copp, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
B. Allyn Copp
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lucy A. Copp
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Betsey A. Copp
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eugenie C. Copp
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Panoram Foundation Inc
How much does Panoram Foundation Inc give each year?
Panoram Foundation Inc gave $438K across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $328K across 47 grants.
What is Panoram Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Panoram Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $9,511, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Panoram Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does Panoram Foundation Inc give grants?
Panoram Foundation Inc's top state is Connecticut, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wyoming (19%) and Rhode Island (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Old Lyme, CT (4 grants), Providence, RI (3 grants), Washington DC, DC (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Panoram Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 46 grants with a stated purpose on Panoram Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Panoram Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Panoram Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foundation of Jackson HOL ($56,000), Beautiful Day Annual Fund ($50,000) and Avery Copp Museum ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Panoram Foundation Inc?
Panoram Foundation Inc reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $442K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $390K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Panoram Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that it helps fund the operations of an historic house museum. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including historic preservation, education, journalism, health care, reproductive rights, arts, and environmental education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Panoram Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Panoram Foundation Inc's EIN?
Panoram Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2647132. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Panoram Foundation Inc 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.
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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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