The Equipoise Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WILSON, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it made $5K in qualifying distributions.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Revenue
$2K
-94.2% YoY
Qualifying Distributions
$5K
-87.2% YoY
Expenses
$5K
-86.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Equipoise Fund reported a distributable amount of $108 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About The Equipoise Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Equipoise Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WILSON, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it made $5K in qualifying distributions.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $3,313 | $13,331 |
| Revenue | $1,506 | $25,998 | $28,715 |
| Expenses | $4,819 | $36,016 | $32,799 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,576 | $35,681 | $32,446 |
| Net Investment Income | — | $17,465 | $24,068 |
| Distributable Amount | $108 | $162 | $65 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE B BABCOCK | PRESIDENT | 20 | — |
| LEE S DUNCAN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JEAN L MARTIN KIRK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Equipoise Fund?
The Equipoise Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WILSON, WY. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.
Where does The Equipoise Fund operate?
The Equipoise Fund has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Wyoming.
How much is The Equipoise Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Equipoise Fund reported a distributable amount of $108 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Equipoise Fund's EIN?
The Equipoise Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0104102. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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