Private Sector Solutions Network
Private Sector Solutions Network is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Jackson, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K.
Private Sector Solutions Network at a glance
In short: Private Sector Solutions Network gave $3K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $3K), mostly in Wyoming. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $2,531
- -74.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $2,531
- -74.7% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $2,531
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Private Sector Solutions Network funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Foster's Outriders Foundation ($3K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Private Sector Solutions Network gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $10K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foster's Outriders Foundation Jackson, WY | General Support | $2,531 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $5,525 | $2,531 | 1 | $2,531 | $73 |
| 2020 | $5,525 | $11,751 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $183 |
| 2019 | $17,276 | $7,781 | $7,500 | 2 | — | $1,001 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Private Sector Solutions Network reported a distributable amount of $73 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Private Sector Solutions Network is led by Foster S. Friess, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Foster S. Friess
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lynnette E. Friess
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Stephen A. Friess
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Private Sector Solutions Network
How much does Private Sector Solutions Network give each year?
Private Sector Solutions Network gave $3K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
What is Private Sector Solutions Network?
Private Sector Solutions Network is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Jackson, WY.
Where does Private Sector Solutions Network operate?
Private Sector Solutions Network has awarded grants in California, Illinois, Wyoming.
How much is Private Sector Solutions Network required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Private Sector Solutions Network reported a distributable amount of $73 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Private Sector Solutions Network's EIN?
Private Sector Solutions Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2973166. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 24, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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