Wold Foundation
The Wold Foundation is a private family foundation based in Casper, Wyoming, created in 1985 by John and Jane Wold. The foundation exists to assist, encourage, and promote charitable, scientific, literary, and educational endeavors. It supports institutions and programs that promote traditional values and free enterprise, with a strong preference for projects benefiting Wyoming citizens and Wyoming youth.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$53.1M
-1.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.8M
-1.5% YoY
Grant Count
128
+13.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
-13.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Wold Foundation promotes charitable, scientific, and educational programs by supporting institutions and programs that preserve western values, promote free enterprise, and conservative public policies.
Primary funding priorities include:
- Education: Growth and development of education from pre-school through university, including public, independent, and private schools
- Human Services Organizations and Youth Programs: Programs aimed at helping people help themselves, realize their potential, and lead productive lives; youth programs that develop mental and physical well-being, life skills, self-confidence, and self-reliance
- Cultural and Historic Activities: Preservation of historic sites and buildings, with priority given to facilities used by community-based organizations
- Health Care: Health programs that are preventive in nature, promote wellness, or demonstrate a reduction in health care costs
- Scientific Endeavors: Support for scientific research and advancement
Grantmaking
The foundation operates two annual funding cycles with online applications:
Grant Range
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Average Grant
$24,781–$31,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wyoming and Colorado, which account for a significant portion of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 18 states, with Wyoming being the preferred funding region and the continental United States eligible for support.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $54,115,438
- Total revenues: $3,975,999
- Total expenses: $3,465,349
- Investment income and dividends: $1,382,257
- Annual giving: $2,800,253
Asset Growth: Total assets have grown from $1.3 million in 2011 to over $54 million in 2023.
Historical Giving Trend: Annual giving decreased from $6.5 million in 2022 to $2.8 million in 2023.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $53,111,603 | $54,115,438 | $53,604,788 |
| Revenue | $2,476,095 | $3,975,999 | $689,112 |
| Expenses | $3,479,930 | $3,465,349 | $4,070,537 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,867,597 | $2,908,026 | $3,352,478 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,928,641 | $3,449,949 | $934,929 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,657,716 | $2,737,158 | $2,942,605 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Wold Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Directors:
- Peter Wold
- Jack Wold
- Priscilla Wold Longfield
Staff:
- Glenda Thomas, Executive Director
Founder: John Schiller Wold (1916–) was a petroleum geologist, inventor, entrepreneur, rancher, and U.S. Congressman (1969–1971). He was the first professional geologist to serve in Congress and was named Wyoming's "Citizen of the Century" in the minerals, gas, and oil category in 1999.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN P WOLD | TRUSTEE, PRESIDENT | 0.75 | — |
| PETER I WOLD | TRUSTEE, TREASURER | 1.5 | — |
| PRISCILLA LONGFIELD | TRUSTEE, SECRETARY | 0.75 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Wold Foundation has demonstrated continued active grantmaking with growth in the number of awards, increasing from 81 grants in 2020 to 112 grants in 2023. Recent notable grants include:
$750,000 to OHSU Foundation for the Cei Wold Family Macular Degeneration Center—New Octa Device (2023)
$445,000 to Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation for Proton Therapy (2023)
$250,000 to Wyo Sports Ranch for Wold Turf Field #1 (2023)
The foundation has also established new funding initiatives, including support for student success in oil and gas education at the University of Wyoming.
Wold Foundation Supports Student Success in Oil and Gas with New UW ExcellenceRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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