Private foundation · EIN 83-0323982 · Casper, Wyoming · Philanthropy & grantmaking

McMurry Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Wyoming. The foundation accepts applications (Https://fsrequests.com/mcmurryfoundation) and its median grant is $10K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 112 grants paid, $19M total, median $10K. 93% of grants stayed in Wyoming. Stated restrictions: The foundation primarily supports nartona county non-profits

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
112
$19M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in WY
93%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Https://fsrequests.com/mcmurryfoundation
Assets
$22M

How to apply

Https://fsrequests.com/mcmurryfoundation Contact: Grant Apps to Trudi Holthouse, 441 Landmark Dr, Casper, Wy, 3072619953 Deadlines: Https://fsrequests.com/mcmurryfoundation Restrictions: The foundation primarily supports nartona county non-profits

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 112 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wyo ComplexCasper, WYWYO Sports Ranch$9.0M
Wyo ComplexCasper, WYGeneral & Unrestricted$7.3M
Science ZoneCasper, WYScience Zone Infrastructure Project$250K
Natrona County 4-H CouncilCasper, WYGeneral & Unrestricted$164K
Jae FoundationTwin Falls, IDGeneral & Unrestricted$150K
Natrona County School District No 1Casper, WYHarry Geldien Stadium Scoreboard$100K
University of WyomingLaramie, WYDay of Giving fund$100K
Natrona County School District No 1Casper, WYTiny House Bid (see general explanation)$85K
Casper Family ConnectionsCasper, WYCasper Family Connections$75K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central WyomingCasper, WYGeneral & Unrestricted$60K
5150 Tourism Development IncCasper, WYDavid Street Station Operating Support$50K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central WyomingCasper, WYHealthy Lifestyles Programming$50K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central WyomingCasper, WYCareer Works & Social Emotional Learning Support$50K
Casper Boxing ClubCasper, WYCasper Boxing Club$50K
Northwest Community Action Programs of Wyoming IncWorland, WYPEARLS Program$50K
Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps IncCasper, WYTroopers Drum & Bugle Corps$50K
University of WyomingLaramie, WYUniversity of Wyoming Volleyball Day of Giving$50K
University of Wyoming FoundationLaramie, WYWestern Thunder Marching Band Crowdfunding Campaign for the Rose Bowl$50K
Wyo ComplexCasper, WYWSR Volleyball Operations$50K
Kelly Walsh High SchoolCasper, WYGeneral & Unrestricted$46K
12-24 Club IncCasper, WY12-24 Club General Operating Support$40K
Wyoming Foundation for Cancer CareCasper, WYExecutive Director staff position fund$40K
Wyo ComplexCasper, WYMarketing Project Silver Boot$39K
Kelly Walsh High SchoolCasper, WYKWHS Harry Geldien Stadium Power Upgrade$35K
Natrona County Roads Bridges & ParksMills, WYBeartrap Summer Festival$35K
Make-A-Wish Foundation of WyomingCasper, WYGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
University of WyomingLaramie, WYUniversity of Wyoming Boys Basketball Day of Giving$25K
University of WyomingLaramie, WYUniversity of Wyoming Boys Basketball Day of Giving$25K
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramWarwick, RIThe Make it Rain Fund$25K
Volunteers of America IncSheridan, WYCamp postcard$25K
Wyoming CaresCasper, WYWyoming CARES Patient Assistance$25K
Wyoming Rescue MissionCasper, WYWyoming Rescue Mission's (WRM) May Match Campaign$25K
Wyoming Symphony OrchestraCasper, WYWyoming Symphony Orchestra's 75th Season$25K
Central Wyoming Senior Services IncCasper, WYCentral wy senior services, inc.- general operating$20K
Childrens Advocacy Project IncCasper, WYChildren's Advocacy Project, Inc.$20K
City of Casper WyomingCasper, WYCollege National Finals Rodeo$20K
Kelly Walsh High SchoolCasper, WYKW Girls Basketball$20K
Proud to Host the Best IncCasper, WYGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Saint Anthony Tri-Parish School FoundationCasper, WYSt. Anthony Tri-Parish Catholic School Foundation Partners In Education$20K
United Way of Natrona County IncCasper, WYAnnual United Way of Natrona County Campaign$20K
Child Development Center of Natrona CountyCasper, WYGeneral & Unrestricted$16K
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society IncNew York, NYTeam CPA Secure The Cure$15K
Make-A-Wish Foundation of WyomingCasper, WYMake-A-Wish Wyoming Operations fund$15K
Nicolaysen Art MuseumCasper, WYNicolaysen Art Museum Operating Support$15K
Special Olympics Wyoming IncCasper, WYSpecial Olympics Wyoming Champions Club Annual Drive Mission Partner$15K
Three Trails Assessment and Resource Service SocieCasper, WYCounseling Expansion fund$15K
Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative FoundationCheyenne, WYWyoming Breast Cancer Initiative's Free Breast Screenings, Diagnostics and Biopsies$15K
Kelly Walsh High SchoolCasper, WYAthlete fund$14K
5150 Tourism Development IncCasper, WYFly Casper Community Support Project$10K
5150 Tourism Development IncCasper, WYDavid Street Station - Chancey Williams Concert$10K
Camp Hope IncCasper, WYCamp Hope Inc$10K
Casper Family YMCACasper, WYStrong Communities 2024$10K
Centerstone Foundation IncAtlanta, GACapital Campaign$10K
City of Casper WyomingCasper, WYCity of Casper Fireworks Festival$10K
Court-Appointed Special Advocate of Natrona CountyCasper, WYRed Wagon Gala$10K
International Mountain Bicycling AssociationCasper, WYCentral Wyoming Trails Alliance General support$10K
Jasons Friends Foundation IncCasper, WY27th Annual Bowl for Jason's Friends$10K
Kelly Walsh High SchoolCasper, WYKelly Walsh Band$10K
Make-A-Wish Foundation of WyomingCasper, WYMake-A-Wish Wyoming's Stories of Light Gala event$10K
Mercer Family Resource Center IncCasper, WYDancing With the Stars of Casper$10K

By state: Wyoming 104 · Idaho 2 · Rhode Island 1 · New York 1 · Georgia 1 · Nebraska 1

About this foundation

McMurry Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Casper, Wyoming, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 McMurry Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Https://fsrequests.com/mcmurryfoundation Deadlines: Https://fsrequests.com/mcmurryfoundation.

How much does McMurry Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $19M across 112 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does McMurry Foundation give?

Wyoming (104 grants), Idaho (2 grants), Rhode Island (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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