The Primrose Foundation
The Primrose Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilson, Wyoming. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including education, youth development, conservation, community service, and recreation, as described by the organizations themselves.
The Primrose Foundation at a glance
In short: The Primrose Foundation gave $870K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), top state Wyoming. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $870,000
- +33.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,462
- +28.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $25,017,206
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (30% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Primrose Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1187, Wilson, WY 83014
Phone: (617) 742-6720
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Primrose Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Next One up Foundation Inc ($110K). Together the top 10 received $625K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 55 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 30% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wyoming, 20% to Massachusetts, 14% to New York, 13% to Maryland, and 7% to California. Listed grantees also included organizations in Kansas, Ohio, Montana, and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Primrose Foundation gives
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 64% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $870K (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $870K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Next One up Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD | General | $110,000 |
| Gloucester Lyceum & Sawyer Free Library Gloucester, MA | General | $100,000 |
| Barnard College New York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| Jackson Hole Land Trust Jackson, WY | General | $75,000 |
| Spur Inc Marblehead, MA | General | $50,000 |
| Bellingcat Fund Overland Park, KS | General | $50,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Philanthropy Institute Independence, OH | General | $50,000 |
| Friends of Pathways Jackson, WY | General | $40,000 |
| First in Family Jackson Hole Wilson, WY | General | $25,000 |
| Goldman Donor Advised Philanthropy New York City, NY | General | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,017,206 | $654,722 | $936,617 | $870,000 | 26 | $879,100 | $654,714 | $1,368,145 |
| 2023 | $25,569,101 | $7,310,930 | $672,361 | $650,000 | 25 | $650,000 | $629,083 | $884,667 |
| 2022 | $18,590,532 | $4,322,909 | $78,357 | $50,000 | 4 | $50,000 | $607,878 | $638,621 |
| 2021 | $14,345,980 | $14,345,980 | — | — | — | — | $990 | $47,222 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Primrose Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees describe work that includes supporting young men’s academic, athletic, and social development (Next One Up Foundation); providing a liberal arts education to young women (Barnard College); protecting and stewarding Northwest Wyoming landscapes (Jackson Hole Land Trust); and promoting sustainable transportation and healthy recreation in Jackson Hole (Friends of Pathways). Other grantee missions include connecting volunteers with community service opportunities (SPUR Inc.) and advising and supporting local first-generation college students (First in Family Jackson Hole).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $870,000 through 26 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $110,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest grants included $110,000 to Next One Up Foundation Inc.; $100,000 each to Gloucester Lyceum & Sawyer Free Library and Barnard College; $75,000 to Jackson Hole Land Trust; and $50,000 each to SPUR Inc., Bellingcat Fund, and Cleveland Clinic Philanthropy Institute. Other grants included $40,000 to Friends of Pathways, $25,000 each to First in Family Jackson Hole and Goldman Donor Advised Philanthropy, and $20,000 each to Silver Lining Mentoring and She-CAN Global Inc. The listed grant purposes were general.
The foundation gave $650,000 through 25 grants in 2023 and $50,000 through four grants in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Halsted and Ann-Marie Halsted as trustees.
The Primrose Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann-Marie Halsted
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John Halsted
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Primrose Foundation
How much does The Primrose Foundation give each year?
The Primrose Foundation gave $870K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $650K across 25 grants.
What is The Primrose Foundation's typical grant size?
The Primrose Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $33,462, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Primrose Foundation give grants?
The Primrose Foundation's top state is Wyoming, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (20%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, WY (8 grants).
Does The Primrose Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Primrose Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Primrose Foundation's largest grantees?
The Primrose Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Next One up Foundation Inc ($110,000), Gloucester Lyceum & Sawyer Free Library ($100,000) and Barnard College ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Primrose Foundation?
The Primrose Foundation reported $25.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $879K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Primrose Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Primrose Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Primrose Foundation's EIN?
The Primrose Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-7280585. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Primrose 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Primrose Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-primrose-foundation-morg_f2cd6569474c4f4aaa9c086bd7b6d3ab
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