The Riggs Foundation

First Interstate BancSystem Foundation

Billings, MT

The foundation funds poverty elimination, youth development, financial education, community development, and related community needs, including education, health, arts, and human services, in communities served by First Interstate Bank across 10 states. Its minimum grant is $2,500; the 2025 median award was $2,500, though amounts varied widely. Organizations may submit requests online, but grants are limited to organizations recommended by local First Interstate branches.

Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation

Sheridan, WY

The foundation supports tax-exempt organizations working in areas including youth, education, character-building, economic opportunity, the environment, arts, and humanities, with grants shown for community organizations in Sheridan and surrounding areas. Its 2026 grants ranged from $250 to $68,200, with a median of $4,000. It encourages prospective applicants to discuss projects with its office before submitting a proposal; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

The Roberts Family Foundation

Sheridan, WY

The Roberts Family Foundation’s 2024 grants supported community and youth-related organizations, primarily in Wyoming, with one California recipient; nearly all reported grant dollars went to Wyoming. Its five grants totaled about $1.27 million, with a median award of $20,000, and it is invite-only and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Homer A Jr & Janet Scott Family Foundation

Sheridan, WY

The foundation supports churches, cultural and community organizations, educational and athletic groups, and service organizations, primarily in Wyoming. In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $58,815, with awards ranging from $40 to $20,500 and a median grant of $750. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Wolf Creek Charitable Foundation

West Conshohocken, PA

The foundation supports military-family retreats and a varied mix of causes, including medical research and treatment, bird and wildlife conservation, and outdoor education. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to $2 million, with a median of $20,000; recipients were concentrated in Texas and Connecticut, followed by California, Virginia, and Tennessee. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Ec & Edith Gwillim Memorial Fund

Billings, MT

Muriel and Seymour Thickman Family Foundation

Billings, MT

The Muriel and Seymour Thickman Family Foundation supports arts and cultural organizations, health care, education, recreation, public media, and community organizations, primarily in Wyoming, with some funding in New York. Its 2025 grants ranged from $800 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000; it funds preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Joe and Arlene Watt Foundation Inc

Sheridan, WY

The foundation supports organizations serving community, health, education, housing, recreation, and food-assistance needs, with all reported 2025 grants going to Wyoming recipients. Its 2025 awards ranged from $2,500 to $250,000, with a median of $33,838. It accepts written applications and has no stated deadline.

BNSF Railway Foundation

Fort Worth, TX

The BNSF Railway Foundation supports civic, cultural, educational, health and human services, environmental, and youth programs, as well as general operating costs, in communities served by BNSF across its 28-state network. Its 2025 median grant was $2,500; its current grants program lists awards of $1,000–$10,000.

Wyoming Community Foundation

Laramie, WY

Wyoming Community Foundation funds Wyoming nonprofits and charitable projects in areas including arts and culture, health and human services, education, conservation, and community building. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $2.5 million, with a median of about $10,700; it makes grants in every Wyoming county. It accepts applications through competitive grant cycles, typically twice a year.

Ima Foundation

Wichita, KS

IMA Foundation supports charitable programs addressing community needs, including hygiene, housing and basic needs, behavioral health, child advocacy, and career readiness. Its 2025 grants ranged from $10 to $27,500, with a median of $430, and went to organizations in several states, especially Kansas, Colorado, and California. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

Community Foundation of Jackson Hole

Jackson, WY

The Community Foundation of Jackson Hole funds nonprofits and students serving Teton County, Wyoming, across community needs such as housing, health, arts, conservation, and education. Its 2024 grants had a median of $40,000; Thrive Grants typically accept requests of $3,000–$30,000.