Private foundation · EIN 43-1982457 · Cheyenne, Wyoming · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Windy Ridge Foundation

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: 2 grants paid, $213K total, median $107K. 100% of grants stayed in Wyoming.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$213K
Median grant
$107K
Stays in WY
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Wyoming FoundationLaramie, WYPromotion of scientific research$190K
Cheyenne Animal ShelterCheyenne, WYPromotion of scientific research$23K

About this foundation

Windy Ridge Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cheyenne, Wyoming, administered in care of Dennis Cook, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Windy Ridge Foundation 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 Windy Ridge Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $213K across 2 grants, a median of $107K.

Where does Windy Ridge Foundation give?

Wyoming (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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