The Imig Family Foundation
The Imig Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. It made 10 grants totaling $26,889 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations including ministries and youth-serving organizations.
The Imig Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Imig Family Foundation gave $27K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Colorado. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,889
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- Average grant
- $2,689
- Median grant
- $900
- Total assets
- $20,441
- +31.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Imig Family Foundation
- 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: 1110 West Powell Rd, Cheyenne, WY 82009
Phone: (307) 775-8061
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Imig Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Navigators ($10K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to organizations in Colorado (52%), Wyoming (29%), New Hampshire (10%), California (4%), and Missouri (2%). The listed grants also included recipients in Illinois and South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Imig Family Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $500; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- Giving fell 49% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2022) to $127K (2019). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Navigators Colorado Springs, CO | General Services | $10,400 |
| Calvary Chapel Cheyenne, WY | General Services | $7,000 |
| Young Life Colorado Springs, CO | General Services | $2,900 |
| Sweet Selah Ministries Dover, NH | General Services | $2,700 |
| Moms in Prayer Poway, CA | General Services | $1,000 |
| One Way Ministries Cheyenne, WY | General Services | $800 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | General Services | $589 |
| FCA Kansas City, MO | General Services | $500 |
| Urban Redemption Chicago Chicago, IL | General Services | $500 |
| Trail Life USA Belton, SC | General Services | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,441 | $33,500 | $28,668 | $26,889 | 10 | $26,889 | — | $888 |
| 2023 | $15,609 | $15,000 | $23 | — | — | — | — | $400 |
| 2022 | $632 | $12,375 | $22,700 | $22,700 | 5 | $22,700 | — | $304 |
| 2021 | $11,732 | $15,129 | $53,975 | $53,200 | 10 | $53,200 | $8,354 | $1,572 |
| 2020 | $49,803 | $48,934 | $104,327 | $98,550 | 14 | — | $1,157 | $4,168 |
| 2019 | $105,196 | $44,053 | $133,952 | $127,152 | 17 | — | — | $7,248 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Imig Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $888 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 filings list the grants’ purpose as “general services.” Among its grantees, Young Life describes its mission as helping adolescents encounter Jesus Christ through activities including weekly club meetings, Bible studies, camping programs, and short-term missions. Trail Life USA describes its mission as guiding young men to honor God, lead with integrity, serve others, and experience outdoor adventure.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $26,889. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $10,400, with a median of $900. Notable grants included $10,400 to Navigators, $7,000 to Calvary Chapel, $2,900 to Young Life, and $2,700 to Sweet Selah Ministries. All were listed for general services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gary R. Imig and Pamela L. Imig as directors.
The Imig Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary R. Imig
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela L. Imig
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Imig Family Foundation
How much does The Imig Family Foundation give each year?
The Imig Family Foundation gave $27K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Imig Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Imig Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $900, and its average grant was $2,689, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Imig Family Foundation that year got $500 on average.
Where does The Imig Family Foundation give grants?
The Imig Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wyoming (29%) and New Hampshire (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (3 grants) and Cheyenne, WY (2 grants).
Does The Imig Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Imig Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Imig Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Imig Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Navigators ($10,400), Calvary Chapel ($7,000) and Young Life ($2,900), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Imig Family Foundation?
The Imig Family Foundation reported $20K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $888 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Imig Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 filings list the grants’ purpose as “general services.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Imig Family Foundation?
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 The Imig Family Foundation's EIN?
The Imig Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4243009. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Imig Family 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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 3, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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