Community foundation · EIN 83-0287513
Wyoming Community Foundation
Laramie, WY
Wyoming Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Laramie, WY. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $15.6M in grants paid across 401 grants, with $231M in total assets. Its largest grants went to University of Wyoming Foundation, Wyoming Community Foundation and National Cowgirl Museum.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Wyoming Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The wyoming community foundation (wycf) board approves all grants that are processed at the quarterly meetings. prior to board approval the distribution committee along with special grant committees and local boards review grant applications to confirm they all meet current wycf grant guidelines. in addition, the wcf performs these due diligence procedures: 1) conducts pre-grant inquiries to determine the prospective grantees ability to comply with the terms of a grant and fulfill project objectives; (2) obtains a written grant agreement with specific provisions setting forth mutual responsibilities that is signed by both parties;(3) requires the grantee to provide a written report to the wycf (typically on an annual basis) with proof of financial expenditures;(4) discloses to the irs basic information about grants in the wycfs annual form 990 and to the public through its annual report; (5) achieves compliance with the us patriot act treasury guidelines with respect to anti-terrorist financing by following a policy that international grants will only be made through us-based agencies subject to appropriate due diligence.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
The organizations mission is to connect people who care with causes that matter to build a better wyoming. the wyoming community foundation is a charitable organization which builds and preserves funds established by individuals, families, corporations, and agencies.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wyoming Foundation | Laramie, WY | Education | $2,505,000 |
| Wyoming Community Foundation | Laramie, WY | Public Societal Benefit | $1,168,866 |
| National Cowgirl Museum | Fort Worth, TX | Arts Culture and Humanities | $1,010,000 |
| Wyoming Classical Academy Inc | Mills, WY | Education | $500,732 |
| Town Of Hulett | Hulett, WY | Unknown Unclassified | $320,000 |
| Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroo | Cheyenne, WY | Human Services | $319,806 |
| Ranching Heritage Association | Lubbock, TX | Public Societal Benefit | $250,000 |
| Washakie Museum and Cultural Center | Worland, WY | Arts Culture and Humanities | $241,335 |
| The Nature Conservancy Wyoming | Lander, WY | Environment and Animals | $230,925 |
| Tongue River Valley Community Cente | Dayton, WY | Public Societal Benefit | $182,934 |
| Bonterra FKA Network For Good | Las Vegas, NV | Human Services | $170,000 |
| Niobrara County Library Foundation | Lusk, WY | Education | $159,066 |
| WyoFile | Lander, WY | Arts Culture and Humanities | $150,419 |
| Climb Wyoming | Cheyenne, WY | Human Services | $150,000 |
| National Cowboy & Western Heritage | Oklahoma City, OK | Arts Culture and Humanities | $120,000 |
| Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Re | Cheyenne, WY | Environment and Animals | $120,000 |
| Wyoming PBS Foundation | Riverton, WY | Arts Culture and Humanities | $118,112 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Eastern Shos | Fort Washakie, WY | Human Services | $117,728 |
| Youth Emergency Services | Gillette, WY | Health | $112,962 |
| University of Wyoming FA | Laramie, WY | Education | $112,000 |
| Wyoming Rescue Mission | Casper, WY | Human Services | $110,590 |
| Uinta Senior Citizens Inc | Evanston, WY | Human Services | $105,000 |
| Upton Redevelopment Corporation Inc | Upton, WY | Public Societal Benefit | $103,500 |
| Hamsfork Museum Inc | Kemmerer, WY | Education | $102,288 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyomi | Casper, WY | Human Services | $101,000 |
The 25 largest of 401 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Wyoming Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Wyoming Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Wyoming Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $15,646,266 in grants paid (401 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Wyoming Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to University of Wyoming Foundation (WY), $2.51M, Wyoming Community Foundation (WY), $1.17M, National Cowgirl Museum (TX), $1.01M, Wyoming Classical Academy Inc (WY), $501K and Town Of Hulett (WY), $320K.