Private foundation · EIN 26-0660162 · Sheridan, Wyoming · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Robert and Eleanor Demple Familyfoundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 40 grants paid, $79K total, median $1,500. 43% of grants stayed in Wyoming.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
40
$79K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in WY
43%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

40 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sheridan Memorial Hospital FoundatiSheridan, WYHealth$8,000
Scleroderma FoundationDanvers, MAHealth$5,000
The HubSheridan, WYSupport senior center$5,000
Sheridan County Library FoundationSheridan, WYLibrary$5,000
Foundation Fighting BlindnessColumbia, MDHealth$3,000
Advocacy and Resource CenterSheridan, WYHealth$1,500
American Indian College FundDenver, COEducational$1,500
Angel Flight WestSanta Monica, CAHealth$1,500
Arthritis National Research FoundLong Beach, CAHealth$1,500
Big Horn City Historical SocietyBig Horn, WYHistory$1,500
Christopher and Dana Reeve FoundatiShort Hills, NJResearch$1,500
Climb WyomingCheyenne, WYSupport single mothers$1,500
Compass-Center for FamiliesSheridan, WYSupport family programs$1,500
Dave Thomas Foundation for AdoptionDublin, OHSupport adoption programs$1,500
Doctors Without Borders USANew York, NYHealth$1,500
Dog and Cat ShelterSheridan, WYSupport animal shelter$1,500
Fort Phil Kearny Hist SiteBanner, WYSupport historic site$1,500
Grand Teton National Park FoundatioJackson, WYSupport national park$1,500
Kalif ShrinersSheridan, WYHealth$1,500
Marine Toys for Tots FoundationTriangle, VAChildren$1,500
McLaughlin Research InstituteGreat Falls, MTHealth$1,500
Michael J Fox FoundationNew York, NYParkinson's research$1,500
Museum at the Big HornsSheridan, WYHistory$1,500
National Disaster Search Dog FoundaOjai, CADisaster relief programs$1,500
National Education for AssistancePrinceton, MASupport organization$1,500
National Wwii MuseumNew Orleans, LAHistory$1,500
Ronald McDonald House for AdoptionBillings, MTChildren$1,500
Sheridan on SkatesSheridan, WYSupport children ice skating program$1,500
Smile TrainWashington, DCHealth$1,500
Special OlympicsCasper, WYHandicap athletics$1,500
The Food GroupSheridan, WYChildren$1,500
The Progeria Research FoundationPeabody, MAHealth$1,500
YMCASheridan, WYEducational$1,500
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNHealth$1,500
NutriformanceCreve Coeur, MOFitness and physical therapy$1,500
Life Link of Sheridan CountySheridan, WYEmergency response$1,500
Yellowstone ForeverBozeman, MTNational park preservation$1,500
FIRST Nations Development InstituteLongmont, CONative community support$1,500
St JudeMemphis, TNMedical$1,500
Finca InternationalWashington, DCPoverty support$1,500

By state: Wyoming 17 · Massachusetts 3 · California 3 · Montana 3 · Colorado 2 · New York 2

About this foundation

Robert and Eleanor Demple Familyfoundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sheridan, Wyoming, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Robert and Eleanor Demple Familyfoundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Robert and Eleanor Demple Familyfoundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $79K across 40 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does Robert and Eleanor Demple Familyfoundation give?

Wyoming (17 grants), Massachusetts (3 grants), California (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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