The McMurry Foundation
The McMurry Foundation is a private foundation based in Casper, Wyoming, established in 1998 by Mick and Susie McMurry. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to make a lasting and positive impact on Wyoming communities, particularly Natrona County. It is one of the largest funders in the state.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$22.0M
-34.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$18.8M
+142.4% YoY
Grant Count
112
+31.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$168K
+84.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The McMurry Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to "have a significant and beneficial impact on the communities within Wyoming" and to "do a better job reinvesting that money locally than the federal government could ever do."
The McMurry Foundation supports the following priority areas:
- Education — Educational programs addressing long-term community well-being
- Religion — Activities furthering religious aspects of society
- Arts & Humanities — Programs enhancing quality of life through arts and humanities
- Children & Child Advocacy — Programs providing mentoring, leadership development, community service, and self-esteem building for children
- Health & Human Services — Programs relieving suffering and improving living conditions for individuals and families facing transition and crisis
- Favorable Business Environment — Organizations and projects supporting economic development, dignity, and economic independence
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants exclusively to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations.
Grant Range
$500 to $9,011,000
Average Grant
amounts vary by program type, ranging from approximately $1,834 to $317,927
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The McMurry Foundation primarily supports nonprofits in Natrona County, Wyoming. The foundation also funds organizations in Wyoming, Idaho, and Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2024:
- Total assets: $21,959,717
- Total revenues: $8,071,191
- Total expenses: $19,553,635
- Total giving: $18,835,335
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total assets: $33,416,936
- Total revenues: $21,115,402
- Total expenses: $8,285,649
- Total giving: $8,175,535
- Giving rate: 30.3%
Investment Income:
- 2023: $830,682
- 2022: $383,670
The foundation has no employees on staff.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,959,717 | $33,416,936 | $20,587,502 |
| Revenue | $8,071,191 | $21,115,402 | $1,567,264 |
| Expenses | $19,553,635 | $8,285,649 | $3,694,504 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $19,331,248 | $8,175,535 | $3,579,842 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,256,898 | $1,108,337 | $1,470,350 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,644,065 | $1,562,297 | $1,261,820 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The McMurry Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jae Foundation ($150,000), Casper Family Connections ($75,000), Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming ($60,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12-24 CLUB INC CASPER, WY | 12-24 Club General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| 5150 TOURISM DEVELOPMENT INC CASPER, WY | Casper International Film Festival | $5,000 |
| 5150 TOURISM DEVELOPMENT INC CASPER, WY | Fly Casper Community Support Project | $10,000 |
| 5150 TOURISM DEVELOPMENT INC CASPER, WY | David Street Station - Chancey Williams Concert | $10,000 |
| 5150 TOURISM DEVELOPMENT INC CASPER, WY | David Street Station Operating Support | $50,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL WYOMING CASPER, WY | Healthy Lifestyles Programming | $50,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL WYOMING CASPER, WY | Career Works & Social Emotional Learning Support | $50,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL WYOMING CASPER, WY | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| CAMP HOPE INC CASPER, WY | Camp Hope Inc | $10,000 |
| CASPER ARTISTS GUILD INC CASPER, WY | 100 Year Celebration - Secret Garden Gala Sponsorship | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Trudi Holthouse — Director, Treasurer, Secretary ($146,083 compensation as of 2025)
- Tayla Trujillo — Director, Secretary ($120,417 compensation as of 2025)
- Tyler Holthouse — Director, Vice President
- Alaceia McMurry — Director
- Susan McMurry — Director, President
- Scott Neu — Director, President
Founders:
- Mick McMurry — Co-founder and businessman/entrepreneur; served as president of the foundation board until his death in 2015
- Susie McMurry — Co-founder and former schoolteacher; passed away in 2023
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trudi Holthouse | Dir, Treas | 40 | $146,083 |
| Tyler Holthouse | Dir, VP | 5 | — |
| Scott Neu | Dir, Pres | 10 | — |
| Tayla Trujillo | Dir, Sec | 40 | $120,417 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The McMurry Foundation fund?
The foundation's mission is to "have a significant and beneficial impact on the communities within Wyoming" and to "do a better job reinvesting that money locally than the federal government could ever do." The McMurry Foundation supports the following priority areas: • **Education** — Educational programs addressing long-term community well-being • **Religion** — Activities furthering religious aspects of society • **Arts & Humanities** — Programs enhancing quality of life through arts and hum…
How do I apply for a grant from The McMurry Foundation?
The foundation makes grants exclusively to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations. **Grant Activity:** • In 2024, the foundation made 100 grants totaling approximately $18.8 million • In 2023, the foundation made approximately 64 grants totaling approximately $7.5 million • Grant range: $500 to $9,011,000 • Median grant amount: $10,000 • Average grant amounts vary by program type, ranging from approximately $1,834 to $317,927 **Recent Major Grants (2024):** • Wyo Sports Ranch: $9,011,000 and $7,306…
Where does The McMurry Foundation make grants?
The McMurry Foundation primarily supports nonprofits in Natrona County, Wyoming. The foundation also funds organizations in Wyoming, Idaho, and Rhode Island.
What size grants does The McMurry Foundation award?
In 2024, The McMurry Foundation awarded 112 grants totaling $18.8M — an average of about $168K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The McMurry Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The McMurry Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.6M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The McMurry Foundation's EIN?
The McMurry Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0323982. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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