The Proctor Foundation
The Proctor Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sammamish, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 3 grants totaling $125K.
The Proctor Foundation at a glance
In short: The Proctor Foundation gave $125K across 3 grants in 2021 (avg $42K), mostly in Wyoming. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $124,863
- -41.5% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $41,621
- -22.1% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (95% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Proctor Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Buffalo Bill Center of the West ($119K). Together the top 3 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2021) to $214K (2020). In 2021 it made 3 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bill Center of the West Cody, WY | Contribution to museum to provide support for academic studies and research of a.p. Proctor. | $119,163 |
| Spencer Museum of Art Lawrence, KS | Contribution to museum to provide support for academic studies and research of a.p. Proctor. | $5,000 |
| Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art Eugene, OR | Contribution to museum to provide support for academic studies and research of a.p. Proctor. | $700 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $-1,958 | $216,781 | $124,863 | 3 | $152,438 | — |
| 2020 | $219,001 | $4,493 | $223,717 | $213,600 | 4 | — | $2,307 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Proctor Foundation's 2021 filing lists 9 officers; none of the 9 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Jack Strother
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Proctor Ames
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Hasrick
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phimister P Church
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah E. Boehme PhD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thayer Tolles
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Howard
Advisor
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Burks
Advisor
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Surry Roberts
Advisor
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Proctor Foundation
How much does The Proctor Foundation give each year?
The Proctor Foundation gave $125K across 3 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $214K across 4 grants.
What is The Proctor Foundation's typical grant size?
The Proctor Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $5,000, and its average grant was $41,621, across 3 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Proctor Foundation give grants?
The Proctor Foundation gives mostly in Wyoming: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Proctor Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Proctor Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
What is The Proctor Foundation's EIN?
The Proctor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1839033. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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