Whiskey River Charitable Foundation
Whiskey River Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilson, Wyoming. Its 2024 filing reports 24 grants totaling $81,024 to charitable organizations.
Whiskey River Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Whiskey River Charitable Foundation gave $81K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Wyoming. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $81,024
- -33.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,376
- -41.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $527
- Total assets
- $636,435
- +68.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (11 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Whiskey River Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3465 N Pines Way Ste 104 Pmb 189, Wilson, WY 83014
Phone: (847) 784-8182
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Whiskey River Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Teton County Search & Rescue ($30K). Together the top 10 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 142 grants of 142 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in several states. Wyoming received 45% of the total, Ohio 19%, Massachusetts 12%, Utah 12%, and Illinois 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Whiskey River Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 24 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $451; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 136% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2021) to $122K (2023). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teton County Search & Rescue Jackson, WY | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| Denison University Granville, OH | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Deerfield Academy Deerfield, MA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| One Revolution Park City, UT | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Becoming Jackson Whole Jackson, WY | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| SS Faith Hope & Charity Winnetka, IL | General Purpose | $1,200 |
| Southern Methodist University Richardson, TX | General Purpose | $1,100 |
| Misericordia Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $1,036 |
| Friends of Bridger Teton Avalanche Center Teton Village, WY | General Purposes | $1,033 |
| Chileno Bay Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | General Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 | $636,435 | $780,838 | $88,914 | $81,024 | 24 | $83,477 | $28,400 | $67,343 |
| 2023 | $377,136 | $180,675 | $123,740 | $121,867 | 21 | $122,811 | $79,653 | $53,421 |
| 2022 | $288,057 | $157,587 | $86,465 | $85,057 | 29 | $86,440 | $37,586 | — |
| 2021 | $278,801 | $504,105 | $35,951 | $34,308 | 32 | — | $2,786 | — |
| 2020 | $153,908 | $497,737 | $69,125 | $67,229 | 36 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Whiskey River Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $67K 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 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Becoming Jackson Whole says it helps its community respond to challenges with focus, compassion, and resilience; Southern Methodist University describes its mission as education through research and teaching; and the Chileno Bay Foundation says it enriches the community by supporting programs including medical, environmental, and arts programs.
Other 2024 recipients include Partnership to End Addiction, which describes its work as providing families with support and resources while mobilizing others to address addiction; Friends of Pathways, which promotes sustainable transportation and healthy recreation in Jackson Hole; and the Organization for Autism Research, which funds research and shares evidence-based information about autism.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 24 grants totaling $81,024. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $30,000, with a median of $527. The largest grants included $30,000 to Teton County Search & Rescue, $15,000 to Denison University, $10,000 to Deerfield Academy, and $10,000 to One Revolution. Other reported grants included $5,000 to Becoming Jackson Whole, $1,100 to Southern Methodist University, $1,000 to the Chileno Bay Foundation, and $529 to Partnership to End Addiction. The listed grant purposes were generally described as “General Purpose” or “General Purposes.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kevin Kroeger as President/Director, Susan Kroeger as Secretary/Director, and Tom Patrick Walz, Henry J Kroeger, and Eleanor B Kroeger as Directors.
Whiskey River Charitable Foundation is led by Kevin Kroeger, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kevin Kroeger
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eleanor B Kroeger
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry J Kroeger
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Kroeger
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Patrick Walz
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Whiskey River Charitable Foundation
How much does Whiskey River Charitable Foundation give each year?
Whiskey River Charitable Foundation gave $81K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $122K across 21 grants.
What is Whiskey River Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Whiskey River Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $527, and its average grant was $3,376, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Whiskey River Charitable Foundation that year got $451 on average.
Where does Whiskey River Charitable Foundation give grants?
Whiskey River Charitable Foundation's top state is Wyoming, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (19%) and Massachusetts (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, WY (4 grants) and Scottsdale, AZ (2 grants).
Does Whiskey River Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Whiskey River Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Whiskey River Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Whiskey River Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Teton County Search & Rescue ($30,000), Denison University ($15,000) and Deerfield Academy ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Whiskey River Charitable Foundation?
Whiskey River Charitable Foundation reported $636K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $83K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $67K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Whiskey River Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Whiskey River Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Whiskey River Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Whiskey River Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2868907. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Whiskey River Charitable 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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