Myra Fox Skelton Foundation Grant

Myra Fox Skelton Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Wells Fargo Foundation
Amount: Up to US $125,000
Last Updated: February 13, 2026

Summary

The Myra Fox Skelton Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations in Wyoming, particularly focusing on youth, health, education, and religion. Established in 1983 by Myra Fox Skelton, the foundation aims to assist those in need through various program areas including arts, education, and human services. With an average of 10 grants awarded yearly, totaling $125,000, the foundation primarily serves organizations in Natrona County, ensuring impactful contributions to the community.

Overview

About the Foundation Myra Fox Skelton was born July 26, 1899, in Osceola, Nebraska. At age 12, the Fox family moved to Dubois where she attended grade school and high school. In 1919, she attended the University of Wyoming. Following graduation in 1922, she moved to Thermopolis. She was elected superintendent of schools in Hot Springs County at age 23, the youngest person ever to hold a like office in the United States. She married Warren V. Skelton, and together they became involved in the oil and gas leasing business. She moved to Casper in 1939 when Warren became the oil and gas Commissioner for the state of Wyoming. Over the years, her philanthropic activities included the University of Wyoming Alumni Association, Casper College, and various religious and service organizations. In 1983, she established the Myra Fox Skelton Foundation for religious, educational and charitable purposes. Ms. Skelton died on March 31, 1986. Myra Fox Skelton Foundation Grant The Myra Fox Skelton Foundation was established to support worthy charitable organizations operating in Wyoming, particularly those rendering services to and benefiting youth, health, education and religion. Program areas Arts, culture, and humanities Education Health Human services Public/society benefit Religion Average giving Average number of grants per year: 10 Average total giving per year: $125,000

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Program limitations:Organizations operating in Wyoming rendering services to and benefiting youth, health, education and religion.Geographic limitations:The foundation has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in Natrona County, Wyoming.States served:Wyoming