The Amy and Steve Unfried Foundation
The Amy and Steve Unfried Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilson, Wyoming. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2025 filing reports 14 grants totaling $520,000.
The Amy and Steve Unfried Foundation at a glance
In short: The Amy and Steve Unfried Foundation gave $520K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $520,000
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +55.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,143
- -29.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Primary geography
- California (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Amy and Steve Unfried Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1288, Wilson, WY 83014
Phone: (307) 733-4243
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Amy and Steve Unfried Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Earthjustice ($210K). Together the top 10 received $512K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 45 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in California (44%), Connecticut (19%), Massachusetts (17%), Wyoming (13%), and New York (4%). The listed grants also included a recipient in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Amy and Steve Unfried Foundation gives
- 29% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 160% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2020) to $520K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $520K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Earthjustice San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $210,000 |
| Westminster School Simsbury, CT | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Milton Academy Milton, MA | Charitable | $90,000 |
| Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance Jackson, WY | Charitable | $22,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Fistula Foundation San Jose, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Wyoming Immigration Advocacy Project Jackson, WY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Americans United for the Separation of Church & State Washington, DC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Mental Health & Recovery Services Jackson, WY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Off Square Theater Jackson, WY | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $378,927 | $527,412 | $520,000 | 14 | $525,445 | $376,960 | $3,683 |
| 2024 | $148,485 | $390,604 | $476,517 | $475,000 | 9 | $476,187 | $390,274 | $21,113 |
| 2023 | $234,398 | $142,356 | $200,922 | $200,000 | 8 | $200,707 | $142,356 | $37,857 |
| 2022 | $292,964 | $16,517 | $204,259 | $200,000 | 8 | $201,030 | $16,517 | $47,958 |
| 2021 | $480,705 | $190,506 | $206,171 | $200,000 | 6 | $200,975 | $190,506 | $58,145 |
| 2020 | $496,739 | $230,099 | $154,530 | $150,000 | 1 | — | $230,099 | $51,101 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Amy and Steve Unfried Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations in areas including environmental protection, education, conservation, reproductive care, and other charitable work. For example, Earthjustice describes its work as using law and partnerships to protect health, places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. Milton Academy says it cultivates a passion for learning and respect for others. Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance describes its mission as protecting Jackson Hole’s wildlife, wild places, and community character. Chelsea’s Fund says it works to enable access to abortion and contraceptive care in Wyoming and the surrounding region.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $520,000 across 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $210,000, with a median grant of $15,000.
The largest reported grants included $210,000 to Earthjustice, $100,000 to Westminster School, $90,000 to Milton Academy, $22,000 to Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance, $20,000 each to Central Park Conservancy, Fistula Foundation, and Wyoming Immigration Advocacy Project, and $10,000 each to Americans United for the Separation of Church & State, Mental Health & Recovery Services, and Off Square Theater. Chelsea’s Fund and Circle of Hope Healthcare each received $2,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Amy B Unfried and Stephen M Unfried as trustees.
The Amy and Steve Unfried Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy B Unfried
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen M Unfried
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Amy and Steve Unfried Foundation
How much does The Amy and Steve Unfried Foundation give each year?
The Amy and Steve Unfried Foundation gave $520K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $475K across 9 grants.
What is The Amy and Steve Unfried Foundation's typical grant size?
The Amy and Steve Unfried Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $37,143, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Amy and Steve Unfried Foundation give grants?
The Amy and Steve Unfried Foundation's top state is California, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (19%) and Massachusetts (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, WY (4 grants) and Casper, WY (3 grants).
Does The Amy and Steve Unfried Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Amy and Steve Unfried Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (14 grants).
Who are The Amy and Steve Unfried Foundation's largest grantees?
The Amy and Steve Unfried Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Earthjustice ($210,000), Westminster School ($100,000) and Milton Academy ($90,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does The Amy and Steve Unfried Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations in areas including environmental protection, education, conservation, reproductive care, and other charitable work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Amy and Steve Unfried Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Amy and Steve Unfried Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Amy and Steve Unfried Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Amy and Steve Unfried Foundation's EIN?
The Amy and Steve Unfried Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3614341. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Amy and Steve Unfried Foundation 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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