The John P Ellbogen Foundation
The John P. Ellbogen Foundation is a private philanthropic organization based in Laramie, Wyoming, established in 2003. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation with a primary commitment to supporting initiatives that benefit the people of Wyoming through science, education, and charitable work.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$61.2M
+9.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.2M
+9.6% YoY
Grant Count
69
-12.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$46K
+25.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: To create or cause change primarily for the benefit of the people of the State of Wyoming through the support of science, education, and charity.
Vision: Empower the people of Wyoming to lead healthy lives in thriving communities.
Core Principle: Donor Intent is the Essential Criteria for Every Board and Staff Decision.
Value Statements:
- Acting with integrity and honesty in all relationships
- Approaching work with purpose and thoughtful consideration
- Actively seeking out and being enriched by expertise and partnerships with others
- Using resources to energize, engage, and inspire toward positive, systemic outcomes
- Fulfilling commitments in good faith for the common good
Primary Funding Initiatives:
- Basic Needs: Addressing food, housing, transportation, and health care insecurities to support child and adult well-being
- Family Life and Well-being: Fostering strong family bonds and promoting overall wellbeing within communities
- K-12 Education: Supporting innovative work that helps children and youth learn, develop belonging, explore interests, and connect with caring adults
- Post-Secondary Education: Supporting student success through two- and four-year degrees, technical training, apprenticeships, and certificate programs
- Fund for Teachers: Supporting Wyoming educators' professional development efforts
- Wyoming National Board Certification Initiative: Recognizing and supporting teacher excellence
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$162
Average Grant
$162
How to Apply
** The foundation accepts Letters of Inquiry and Grant Requests. Interested applicants can contact the foundation directly or submit inquiries through their website contact form.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Ellbogen Foundation prioritizes funding work that benefits the people of Wyoming, with emphasis on grants to Wyoming-based organizations. Grants to organizations outside Wyoming are rare and only considered if their work directly benefits the state. The foundation prioritizes grant operations and activities that serve all of Wyoming or large regions of the state.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $55.9 million (2023)
- Annual Revenue: $7.58 million (2023)
- Annual Expenses: $4.35 million (2023)
- Total Liabilities: $0 (2023)
- Tax-Exempt Status: 501(c)(3), tax-exempt since June 2003
- EIN: 83-0355691
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $61,182,627 | $55,907,457 | $52,990,137 |
| Revenue | $9,777,560 | $7,576,443 | $8,407,687 |
| Expenses | $4,516,969 | $4,346,737 | $3,790,907 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,490,190 | $3,302,563 | $2,728,900 |
| Net Investment Income | $8,750,782 | $6,598,357 | $7,330,677 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,278,947 | $2,839,066 | $2,793,896 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
237 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The John P Ellbogen Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Mary Ellbogen Garland — President
- P.O. Box 1670, Laramie, WY 82073
- Cell: 307-761-1898
- Email: mleg0@yahoo.com
Becca Steinhoff — Executive Director
- 454 Milton Avenue, Casper, WY 82601
- Cell: 307-575-2443
- Email: ellbogenfoundation.wy@gmail.com
Board Members: Bill Beasley, Jason Roesler, and others
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REBECCA STEINHOFF | FOUNDATION M | — | $134,000 |
| BILL BEASLEY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $3,000 |
| JASON ROESLER | TREASURER | 1.5 | $1,000 |
| MARY E GARLAND | DIRECTOR | 40 | $172,611 |
| SPENCER GARLAND | DIRECTOR | — | $3,000 |
| RAE LYNN JOB | DIRECTOR | — | $1,500 |
| NANCY NEASE | DIRECTOR | — | $3,000 |
| KENT NOBLE | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| SALLY BELCHER | DIRECTOR | — | $3,000 |
| THERESA A ELLBOGEN | DIRECTOR | — | $3,000 |
| JAMES GARLAND | DIRECTOR | — | $86,333 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation allocated $120,000 in partnership with the Wyoming Hunger Initiative for food pantries
Wyoming Hunger Initiative, John P. Ellbogen Foundation\_allocate $120K for\Casper College received funds for the Ellbogen Scholarship for Nontraditional Students
Casper College Receives Funds For Ellbogen Scholarship For Nontrads \u2013\The University of Wyoming received a gift from the Ellbogen Foundation to support the School of Energy Resources' Nuclear Energy Research Center
John P. Ellbogen Foundation - Fund for TeachersThe foundation has been involved in new child care grants aimed at boosting startup facilities and growing capacity in Wyoming
New child care grants aim to boost startup facilities, grow capacityContact Information
Main Office:
- Phone: 307-575-2443
- Email: ellbogenfoundation.wy@gmail.com
- Website: ellbogenfoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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