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Wyoming Community Foundation

Laramie, WY

Wyoming Community Foundation funds charitable programs addressing community needs and building organizational capacity in areas such as arts, education, health, environment, and civic life, with grants in every Wyoming county. Most competitive-cycle awards are $1,000–$10,000, though larger amounts are considered. It accepts electronic applications through two competitive grant cycles each year.

Community Foundation of Jackson Hole

Jackson, WY

The Community Foundation of Jackson Hole funds local nonprofits addressing community needs, including human services, health, arts, youth, conservation, and public safety, as well as student scholarships. Its Competitive Grants typically offer $3,000–$30,000, and its grant programs focus on Teton County, Wyoming. It accepts unsolicited requests through its grant programs.

Wyoming Early Childhood Partnership

Casper, WY

Wyoming Early Childhood Partnership supported early childhood education, child development, and related family services in Wyoming, with past grants ranging from $20,200 to $41,171. Its 2024 filing reports no grants and no assets, and its 2023 return was marked final; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation

Cheyenne, WY

The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, including universities, hospitals, arts and cultural groups, public media, and animal shelters. In 2025, it made 161 grants totaling about $1.48 million; grants ranged from $50 to $329,546, with a median of $1,200, and most funding went to Wyoming and Tennessee. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Wold Foundation

Casper, WY

The Wold Foundation funds education, youth and human services, health care, cultural and historic activities, science, conservation, and outdoor recreation, with a preference for Wyoming citizens and youth; it also funds organizations elsewhere in the continental U.S. Its 2024 grants ranged from $50 to $500,000, with a median of $5,000. It accepts online applications from eligible 501(c)(3) organizations for spring and fall grant cycles.

Natrona Collective Health Trust

Casper, WY

The Trust funds health and well-being work for Natrona County residents, including early childhood development, preventing adverse childhood experiences, mental and behavioral health, and community health advocacy. Its typical grant was about $27,000 in 2024; a 2026 cycle offered up to $80,000 per year for two years. It does not accept unsolicited requests.

PC Fund for Animals Charitable Tr

Jackson, WY

The foundation funds animal-related causes, including adoption and sanctuaries, animal protection, and farm-animal welfare, with grants to organizations across multiple states. In 2024, its 97 grants ranged from $13 to $25,142, with a median of $3,090. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Libby & Gary Pedri Charitable Trust

Rock Springs, WY

The trust supports charitable, religious, educational, scientific, and medical purposes, with most 2024 grants going to recipients in Wyoming. It made 92 grants in 2024, typically around $1,500 (the median; awards ranged from $200 to $68,600). It accepts applications by email, phone, in person, or other methods, with applications due by the end of the calendar year.

The Brooks Foundation

Tenton Village, WY

The Brooks Foundation supports preselected charitable organizations across varied fields, with recent grants going to recipients in multiple states, especially California and Wyoming. Its 2024 grants ranged from $45 to $20,240, with a median of $1,000. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

Margaret H & James E Kelley Foundation Inc

Casper, WY

The foundation funds a broad range of health, arts and culture, community-service, hunger-relief, and humanitarian work, with much of its recent giving in Minnesota and additional grants in Wyoming, Iowa, New York, and elsewhere. In 2024, it made 74 grants totaling $1.4 million; awards ranged from $1,000 to $120,000, with a median of $10,000. It states that applicants should contact its president and submit a grant request, an IRS exemption letter, and their latest Form 990; the deadline is October 1.

The John P Ellbogen Foundation

Laramie, WY

The John P. Ellbogen Foundation supports education—especially teacher quality and K–12 and post-secondary learning—as well as basic needs, family well-being, science, and community initiatives benefiting Wyoming residents, prioritizing statewide or large-region work. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $335,000, with a median of $15,000. It states that it does not accept unsolicited requests; organizations may submit an LOI, and full proposals require an invitation.

Joannides Family Foundation

Cheyenne, WY