Robert and Eleanor Demple
Robert and Eleanor Demple is a private foundation based in Sheridan, Wyoming. In its 2026 filing, it reported giving $78,500 to 40 organizations, including charitable organizations supporting health, libraries, senior services, education, and other causes.
Robert and Eleanor Demple at a glance
In short: Robert and Eleanor Demple gave $79K across 40 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Wyoming. 5% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $78,500
- +33.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 40
- +2.6% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,963
- +29.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,276,765
- +2.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (2 of 40, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (50% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert and Eleanor Demple
- 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: 145 Rice Avenue, Sheridan, WY 82801
Phone: (307) 285-8365
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert and Eleanor Demple funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundati ($8K). Together the top 10 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
195 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 195 grants of 195 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, Wyoming recipients received 50% of grant dollars, followed by Massachusetts (10%), California (6%), Montana (6%), and Colorado (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert and Eleanor Demple open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 2 of 40 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 90% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+9%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2022) to $79K (2026). In 2026 it made 40 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundati Sheridan, WY | HEALTH | $8,000 |
| Scleroderma Foundation Danvers, MA | HEALTH | $5,000 |
| The Hub Sheridan, WY | Support Senior Center | $5,000 |
| Sheridan County Library Foundation Sheridan, WY | Library | $5,000 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness Columbia, MD | HEALTH | $3,000 |
| Advocacy and Resource Center Sheridan, WY | HEALTH | $1,500 |
| American Indian College Fund Denver, CO | Educational | $1,500 |
| Angel Flight West Santa Monica, CA | HEALTH | $1,500 |
| Arthritis National Research Found Long Beach, CA | HEALTH | $1,500 |
| Big Horn City Historical Society Big Horn, WY | History | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,276,765 | $121,510 | $95,670 | $78,500 | 40 | $78,653 | $104,493 | $68,975 |
| 2025 | $1,248,925 | $110,818 | $69,940 | $59,000 | 39 | $59,132 | $99,010 | $60,358 |
| 2024 | $1,208,047 | $97,214 | $79,238 | $67,000 | 43 | $67,144 | $85,120 | $57,483 |
| 2023 | $1,190,071 | $58,781 | $80,711 | $72,000 | 42 | $72,152 | $50,222 | $58,929 |
| 2022 | $1,212,001 | $112,005 | $63,425 | $54,500 | 31 | $54,514 | $103,094 | $65,923 |
| 2021 | $1,163,421 | $93,527 | $73,468 | $63,000 | 42 | — | $83,362 | $56,640 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert and Eleanor Demple reported a distributable amount of $69K for 2026 — 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 is provided. The 2026 grants show support for organizations working in areas including health, research, education, libraries, history, senior services, and assistance to children and families. The Sheridan County Library Foundation says its mission is to provide books, materials, and equipment for the Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library and its branches. The Food Group Inc says it seeks to alleviate childhood hunger in Sheridan County by providing nourishment to children. Foundation Fighting Blindness describes its mission as accelerating the translation of retinal research into clinical trials and patient therapies.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $78,500. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $8,000, with a median of $1,500. Its largest reported grants included $8,000 to Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation for health; $5,000 each to Scleroderma Foundation for health, The Hub for senior-center support, and Sheridan County Library Foundation for library support; and $3,000 to Foundation Fighting Blindness for health.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Patricia Lynn Demple as president and secretary, Lori Ann Demple as vice president and treasurer, and Janice Jeanne Gosch as director.
Robert and Eleanor Demple is led by Patricia Lynn Demple, President & Secretary on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Patricia Lynn Demple
President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice Jeanne Gosch
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Ann Demple
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Robert and Eleanor Demple
How much does Robert and Eleanor Demple give each year?
Robert and Eleanor Demple gave $79K across 40 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $59K across 39 grants.
What is Robert and Eleanor Demple's typical grant size?
Robert and Eleanor Demple's median grant in 2026 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,963, across 40 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert and Eleanor Demple that year got $2K on average.
Where does Robert and Eleanor Demple give grants?
Robert and Eleanor Demple gives mostly in Wyoming: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (10%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sheridan, WY (12 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Robert and Eleanor Demple give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on Robert and Eleanor Demple's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Health" (12 grants), "History" (3 grants) and "Children" (3 grants).
Who are Robert and Eleanor Demple's largest grantees?
Robert and Eleanor Demple's largest 2026 grantees include Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundati ($8,000), Scleroderma Foundation ($5,000) and The Hub ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Robert and Eleanor Demple?
Robert and Eleanor Demple reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $79K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $69K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert and Eleanor Demple fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2026 grants show support for organizations working in areas including health, research, education, libraries, history, senior services, and assistance to children and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert and Eleanor Demple?
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 Robert and Eleanor Demple's EIN?
Robert and Eleanor Demple's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0660162. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Robert and Eleanor Demple 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Robert and Eleanor Demple funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/robert-and-eleanor-demple-morg_e6aa39167ac741988dc91fabdd9717b3
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