Private foundation · EIN 84-1524399 · Wheatland, Wyoming · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wolf Mountain 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 23 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $60K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
23
$1.3M
Median grant
$60K
Stays in WY
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$24M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Albuquerque Christian Childrens HoAlbuquerque, NMTo carry out the organizations exempt purposes$60K
Ben Richey Boys RanchAbilene, TXTo carry out the organizations exempt purposes$60K
Big Springs Ranch for ChildrenLeakey, TXTo carry out the organizations exempt purposes$60K
Boles Childrens HomeQuinlan, TXTo carry out the organizations exempt purposes$60K
Boys and Girls CountryHockley, TXTo carry out the organizations exempt purposes$60K
BoysvilleConverse, TXTo carry out the organizations exempt purposes$60K
Fosters HomeStephenville, TXTo carry out the organizations exempt purposes$60K
High Plains Childrens HomeAmarillo, TXTo carry out the organizations exempt purposes$60K
Hill Country Youth RanchIngram, TXTo carry out the organizations exempt purposes$60K
Little Light HouseTulsa, OKTo carry out the organizations exempt purposes$60K
Miracle FarmBrenham, TXTo carry out the organizations exempt purposes$60K
Mountain States Childrens HomeLongmont, COTo carry out the organizations exempt purposes$60K
New Mexico Baptist Childrens HomePortales, NMTo carry out the organizations exempt purposes$60K
New Mexico Christian Childrens HomPortales, NMTo carry out the organizations exempt purposes$60K
Pleasant Hills Childrens HomeFairfield, TXTo carry out the organizations exempt purposes$60K
Sunny Glen Childrens HomeSan Benito, TXTo carry out the organizations exempt purposes$60K
Texas Girls Boys RanchLubbock, TXTo carry out the organizations exempt purposes$60K
West Texas Boys RanchSan Angelo, TXTo carry out the organizations exempt purposes$60K
Concho Valley Home for GirlsSan Angelo, TXTo carry out the organizations exempt purposes$60K
Denver Childrens HomeDenver, COTo carry out the organizations exempt purposes$60K
Shiloh HouseLittleton, COTo carry out the organizations exempt purposes$60K
Faithworks of the Inner CityOklahoma City, OKTo carry out the organizations exempt purposes$5,000
Childrens Hospital of ColoradoAurora, COTo carry out the organizations exempt purposes$5,000

By state: Texas 14 · Colorado 4 · New Mexico 3 · Oklahoma 2

About this foundation

Wolf Mountain Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wheatland, Wyoming, administered in care of Diane Castens, 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.

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Does Wolf Mountain Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Wolf Mountain Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.3M across 23 grants, a median of $60K.

Where does Wolf Mountain Foundation give?

Texas (14 grants), Colorado (4 grants), New Mexico (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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