The Niner Foundation Inc
The Niner Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Jackson, Wyoming. Its 2025 filing reports 44 grants totaling $5,252,220, including support for organizations in the arts, community services, education, conservation, and other areas.
The Niner Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Niner Foundation Inc gave $5.3M across 44 grants in 2025 (avg $119K), mostly in Wyoming. 32% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,252,220
- +773.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 44
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $119,369
- +694.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $7,633,868
- -31.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (14 of 44, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Niner Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Contact Pamela S Niner. Applicants must include verification that they are a qualified charitable organization. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Pamela S Niner
Mailing address: PO Box 6754, Jackson, WY 83002
Phone: (203) 561-3130
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Niner Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St John's Episcopal Church ($2.1M). Together the top 10 received $5.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
211 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 193 grants of 211 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wyoming, 4% to California, and 1% each to Connecticut, Virginia, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Niner Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 44 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $335K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 61% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 661% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 845% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $575K (2021) to $5.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 44 grants totaling $5.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John's Episcopal Church Jackson, WY | Support of Organization | $2,100,000 |
| Grand Teton Music Festival Jackson, WY | Support of Organization | $2,000,000 |
| Community Center for the Arts Jackson, WY | Support of Organization | $500,000 |
| Old Bill's Fun Run - CFJH Jackson, WY | Support of Organizations | $200,850 |
| Must Charities Templeton, CA | Support of Organization | $151,900 |
| Wyoming PBS Foundation Riverton, WY | Support of Organization | $40,000 |
| Penfed Foundation Alexandria, VA | Support of Organization | $29,000 |
| OSU Foundation the James Hospital Columbus, OH | Support of Organization | $25,000 |
| The Garden Conservancy Inc Garrison, NY | Support of Organization | $25,000 |
| The Land Conservancy of SLO County San Luis Obispo, CA | Support of Organization | $25,000 |
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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 | $7,633,868 | $1,808,036 | $5,323,146 | $5,252,220 | 44 | $5,259,216 | $1,808,036 | $622,127 |
| 2024 | $11,148,978 | $623,641 | $673,127 | $601,220 | 40 | $607,026 | $577,837 | $668,507 |
| 2023 | $11,198,464 | $427,567 | $702,741 | $634,500 | 46 | $642,829 | $434,181 | $611,444 |
| 2022 | $11,473,638 | $320,579 | $773,935 | $690,200 | 46 | $696,011 | $320,579 | $634,862 |
| 2021 | $11,926,994 | $1,539,384 | $647,256 | $575,000 | 35 | $582,989 | $1,539,384 | $697,595 |
| 2020 | $11,034,866 | $389,891 | $635,433 | $579,361 | 36 | — | $389,891 | $581,513 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Niner Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $622K 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 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Grand Teton Music Festival says its mission is to engage, entertain, educate, and inspire resident and seasonal communities through musical experiences. Community Center for the Arts says it connects the creative community by providing a dedicated campus, supporting programming, and nurturing collaboration. Wyoming PBS Foundation says it supports Wyoming PBS and its work preserving and telling stories of the state.
Other 2025 recipients describe missions that include preserving and sharing America’s gardens (The Garden Conservancy), providing an accessible center for the performing arts (Foundation for the Performing Arts), educating boys and young men (Brunswick School), and supporting local wildlife through rehabilitation and education (Pacific Wildlife Care).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 44 grants totaling $5,252,220. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $2,100,000, with a median of $3,000. The largest listed awards were $2,100,000 to St John’s Episcopal Church, $2,000,000 to Grand Teton Music Festival, $500,000 to Community Center for the Arts, and $200,850 to Old Bill’s Fun Run - CFJH. The filing lists their purposes as support of the organization or organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Pamela S Niner as chairman, PR; Andrew S Niner as treasurer; and Kathryn S Niner as secretary.
The Niner Foundation Inc is led by Pamela S. Niner, Chairman & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pamela S. Niner
Chairman & President
Vice President → Chairman & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew S. Niner
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn S. Niner
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard T. Niner (2020–2022) — Chairman & President
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 Niner Foundation Inc
How much does The Niner Foundation Inc give each year?
The Niner Foundation Inc gave $5.3M across 44 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $601K across 40 grants.
What is The Niner Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Niner Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $119,369, across 44 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Niner Foundation Inc that year got $335K on average.
Where does The Niner Foundation Inc give grants?
The Niner Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wyoming: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, WY (6 grants), San Luis Obispo, CA (6 grants), Greenwich, CT (3 grants) and Alexandria, VA (2 grants).
Does The Niner Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 44 grants with a stated purpose on The Niner Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Organization" (41 grants).
Who are The Niner Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Niner Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include St John's Episcopal Church ($2,100,000), Grand Teton Music Festival ($2,000,000) and Community Center for the Arts ($500,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Niner Foundation Inc?
The Niner Foundation Inc reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $622K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Niner Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Grand Teton Music Festival says its mission is to engage, entertain, educate, and inspire resident and seasonal communities through musical experiences. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Niner Foundation Inc?
Contact Pamela S Niner. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Niner Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Niner Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1468635. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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