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    Grants in Wyoming

    445 foundations$387.3M total annual giving$10K median grant10 metro areas

    Wyoming is home to 445 grantmaking foundations with combined annual giving of $387.3M. The median grant from Wyoming foundations is $10K.

    Wyoming Grantmaking at a Glance

    Foundations HQ'd Here

    445

    Foundations Funding Here

    2,139

    Total Annual Giving

    $387.3M

    Total Assets Under Management

    $6.7B

    Median Grant Size

    $10K

    Total Grants on Record

    0

    Largest Foundations in Wyoming

    FoundationCityAnnual GivingTotal AssetsMedian GrantNTEEScope
    UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING FOUNDATIONLARAMIE$42.6M$980.2M$9.1MB110Local
    COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF JACKSON HOLEJACKSON$39.6M$170.9M$40KT31Regional
    HOLDFAST TRUSTJACKSON$35.9M$1.4B$63KC01National
    WYOMING COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONLaramie$15.6M$230.8M$12KT31Local
    NATRONA COLLECTIVE HEALTH TRUSTCASPER$11.8M$288.3M$40KE12Local
    LYNN & FOSTER FRIESS FAMILY FOUNDATIONJACKSON$11M$128.1M$6MX20ZRegional
    NORTHERN WYOMING MENTAL HEALTH CENTERSHERIDAN$9.8M—$9.8MF32ZLocal
    PEAK WELLNESS CENTERCHEYENNE$7.2M—$7.2M—Local
    Aleo Network FoundationCheyenne$7M$64.9M$358K—Regional
    WESTERN FUTURES FUND INCSHERIDAN$6.8M$3.9M$55KT20Regional
    UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING FOUNDATION

    LARAMIE

    Annual Giving

    $42.6M

    Total Assets

    $980.2M

    Median Grant

    $9.1M

    B110Local
    COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF JACKSON HOLE

    JACKSON

    Annual Giving

    $39.6M

    Total Assets

    $170.9M

    Median Grant

    $40K

    T31Regional
    HOLDFAST TRUST

    JACKSON

    Annual Giving

    $35.9M

    Total Assets

    $1.4B

    Median Grant

    $63K

    C01National
    WYOMING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

    Laramie

    Annual Giving

    $15.6M

    Total Assets

    $230.8M

    Median Grant

    $12K

    T31Local
    NATRONA COLLECTIVE HEALTH TRUST

    CASPER

    Annual Giving

    $11.8M

    Total Assets

    $288.3M

    Median Grant

    $40K

    E12Local
    LYNN & FOSTER FRIESS FAMILY FOUNDATION

    JACKSON

    Annual Giving

    $11M

    Total Assets

    $128.1M

    Median Grant

    $6M

    X20ZRegional
    NORTHERN WYOMING MENTAL HEALTH CENTER

    SHERIDAN

    Annual Giving

    $9.8M

    Total Assets

    —

    Median Grant

    $9.8M

    F32ZLocal
    PEAK WELLNESS CENTER

    CHEYENNE

    Annual Giving

    $7.2M

    Total Assets

    —

    Median Grant

    $7.2M

    Local
    Aleo Network Foundation

    Cheyenne

    Annual Giving

    $7M

    Total Assets

    $64.9M

    Median Grant

    $358K

    Regional
    WESTERN FUTURES FUND INC

    SHERIDAN

    Annual Giving

    $6.8M

    Total Assets

    $3.9M

    Median Grant

    $55K

    T20Regional
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    What Gets Funded in Wyoming

    Top Cause Areas

    Philanthropy & Voluntarism
    170$168.6M
    Philanthropy & Voluntarism170 · $168.6M
    Education
    149$60.2M
    Education149 · $60.2M
    Human Services
    80$26.1M
    Human Services80 · $26.1M
    Arts, Culture & Humanities
    74$35.3M
    Arts, Culture & Humanities74 · $35.3M
    Health Care
    60$42.5M
    Health Care60 · $42.5M
    Religion-Related
    46$9.2M
    Religion-Related46 · $9.2M
    Environment
    43$16M
    Environment43 · $16M
    Recreation & Sports
    41$16.8M
    Recreation & Sports41 · $16.8M
    Animal-Related
    39$10M
    Animal-Related39 · $10M
    Youth Development
    34$54.9M
    Youth Development34 · $54.9M
    CategoryFundersGiving

    Common Focus Areas

    General Operating(111)College Access(72)Healthcare(69)Youth Development(68)Conservation(45)Food Access(37)Arts Culture(36)Capacity Building(30)Housing(29)Research(29)Emergency Assistance(27)Mental Health Services(24)Workforce Development(19)Environmental Education(17)Outdoor Education(13)Early Childhood(12)Transportation(10)Advocacy(10)Leadership(8)Mentoring(7)

    Where Foundations Are Located in Wyoming

    Top 10 metro areas by foundation count

    Metro AreaFoundationsTotal Annual GivingAvg Grant Size
    Jackson, WY-ID163$161.8M$993K
    Sheridan, WY92$46.2M$502K
    Cheyenne, WY89$46.1M$518K
    Casper, WY58$34M$586K
    Riverton, WY25$8.1M$323K
    Cody, WY22$10.9M$497K
    Laramie, WY19$65M$3.4M
    Rock Springs, WY14$2M$142K
    Gillette, WY10$768K$77K
    Evanston, WY-UT3$4K$1K
    Jackson, WY-ID
    Foundations

    163

    Total Giving

    $161.8M

    Avg Grant

    $993K

    Sheridan, WY
    Foundations

    92

    Total Giving

    $46.2M

    Avg Grant

    $502K

    Cheyenne, WY
    Foundations

    89

    Total Giving

    $46.1M

    Avg Grant

    $518K

    Casper, WY
    Foundations

    58

    Total Giving

    $34M

    Avg Grant

    $586K

    Riverton, WY
    Foundations

    25

    Total Giving

    $8.1M

    Avg Grant

    $323K

    Cody, WY
    Foundations

    22

    Total Giving

    $10.9M

    Avg Grant

    $497K

    Laramie, WY
    Foundations

    19

    Total Giving

    $65M

    Avg Grant

    $3.4M

    Rock Springs, WY
    Foundations

    14

    Total Giving

    $2M

    Avg Grant

    $142K

    Gillette, WY
    Foundations

    10

    Total Giving

    $768K

    Avg Grant

    $77K

    Evanston, WY-UT
    Foundations

    3

    Total Giving

    $4K

    Avg Grant

    $1K

    Types of Foundations in Wyoming

    Independent Foundation
    33.7%
    19833.7%$122.2M
    Independent Foundation198 (33.7%)

    $122.2M in annual giving

    Family Foundation
    29.9%
    17629.9%$68.8M
    Family Foundation176 (29.9%)

    $68.8M in annual giving

    Operating Nonprofit
    10.0%
    5910.0%$46.7M
    Operating Nonprofit59 (10.0%)

    $46.7M in annual giving

    Private Operating Foundation
    8.2%
    488.2%$2.3M
    Private Operating Foundation48 (8.2%)

    $2.3M in annual giving

    Faith-Based Foundation
    183.1%$2.5M
    Faith-Based Foundation18 (3.1%)

    $2.5M in annual giving

    Community Foundation
    172.9%$59.2M
    Community Foundation17 (2.9%)

    $59.2M in annual giving

    Service Club / Fraternal
    111.9%$1.3M
    Service Club / Fraternal11 (1.9%)

    $1.3M in annual giving

    Other
    10.4%
    6110.4%$84.2M
    Other61 (10.4%)

    $84.2M in annual giving

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    Typical Grant Profile in Wyoming

    Median Grant Size

    $10K

    New Grantee Rate

    68%

    Accept Unsolicited Proposals

    86%

    Most Recent Filing Year

    2026

    The typical Wyoming foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 68% of Wyoming foundations actively fund new organizations, and 86% accept unsolicited proposals.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Grants in Wyoming

    How many foundations give grants in Wyoming?
    There are 445 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Wyoming and an additional 1,694 out-of-state foundations that fund Wyoming-based organizations.
    What is the average grant size in Wyoming?
    The median grant from Wyoming foundations is $10K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and focus area.
    What are the largest foundations in Wyoming?
    The largest foundations in Wyoming by annual giving are UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING FOUNDATION, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF JACKSON HOLE, HOLDFAST TRUST, with combined giving of $118.2M.
    What types of organizations do Wyoming foundations fund?
    The most commonly funded areas in Wyoming include Philanthropy & Voluntarism, Education, Human Services. Explore the focus area breakdown above for the full distribution.
    How do I find grants for my nonprofit in Wyoming?
    Kindora's free foundation directory includes 445 Wyoming foundations with IRS 990 financial data, grant history, and geographic reach. Use the interactive discovery table above to filter by metro area, focus area, foundation type, and grant size. Sign up for a free account to access AI-powered grant intelligence including fit scores and application tips.

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