Wyoming First Foundation
Wyoming First Foundation is a private foundation, based in Casper, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $92K. Net investment income was $159K.
Wyoming First Foundation at a glance
In short: Wyoming First Foundation gave $92K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Wyoming. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $91,814
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,116
- -23.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,597,039
- +3.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Wyoming First Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was David Street Station ($30K). Together the top 7 received $92K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wyoming First Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2022) to $92K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| David Street Station Casper, WY | General Support | $30,000 |
| Wyoming State Fair Foundation Sheridan, WY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Natrona County 4-H Foundation Casper, WY | General Support | $14,314 |
| Central Wyoming Senior Services Inc Casper, WY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Women for Families and Freedom Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics Wyoming Casper, WY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Wreaths Across America Inc Columbia Falls, ME | General Support | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,597,039 | $173,289 | $113,443 | $91,814 | 7 | $91,814 | $159,389 | $80,429 |
| 2023 | $1,537,193 | $235,877 | $85,848 | $85,821 | 5 | $85,821 | $235,850 | $87,858 |
| 2022 | $1,247,471 | $1,292,912 | $52,262 | $51,821 | 2 | $51,821 | — | $11,022 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wyoming First Foundation reported a distributable amount of $80K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wyoming First Foundation is led by Doris McMurry, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Doris McMurry
President
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blake Gamble
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kayleigh Clark
Secretary
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Gamble
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Wyoming First Foundation
How much does Wyoming First Foundation give each year?
Wyoming First Foundation gave $92K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $86K across 5 grants.
What is Wyoming First Foundation's typical grant size?
Wyoming First Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,116, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wyoming First Foundation give grants?
Wyoming First Foundation gives mostly in Wyoming: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Casper, WY (4 grants).
Does Wyoming First Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wyoming First Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wyoming First Foundation's largest grantees?
Wyoming First Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include David Street Station ($30,000), Wyoming State Fair Foundation ($25,000) and Natrona County 4-H Foundation ($14,314), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wyoming First Foundation?
Wyoming First Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $92K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $80K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Wyoming First Foundation's EIN?
Wyoming First Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2658622. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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 2022–2024
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