How to apply
Applications should be submitted via mail or email. Contact: Chris M Smith, 141 S Center Suite 200, Casper, Wy, 3072653800, contact@lrileyco.com Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: None, but the majority of grants will be to organizations that promote agrigultural activites, health and mental health activities, education, Community Services and crisis assistance.
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
20 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming Agriculture in the ClassroomCheyenne, WY | To educate students in about the agriculture business. | $35K |
| Brain & Behavior Research FoundationNew York, NY | To provide for grants for the research of mental illness. | $20K |
| Mercury One IncIrving, TX | To provide humanitarian aid nationally and abroad. | $15K |
| St Jude Children's Hospital IncMemphis, TN | To provide reduced or no cost specialty medical care to children nationally. | $15K |
| Ucross FoundationClearmon, WY | To provide support and housing to individuals working in the arts industries. | $15K |
| Climb WyomingCheyenne, WY | To offer training and placement assistance to low income single mothers. | $10K |
| National Alliance on Mental IllnessBaltimore, MD | To provide research in mental health issues. | $10K |
| Shriners Hospital for ChildrenTampa, FL | To provide reduced or no cost specialty medical care to children nationally. | $10K |
| Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FL | To provide support and assistance to vetrans. | $10K |
| The Cajun Army IncBaton Rouge, LA | To provide natural disaster relief and clean up assistance. | $7,500 |
| Wyoming Community FoundationLaramie, WY | To provide grants and support to Wyoming not for profits. | $7,500 |
| Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI | To provide assistance to the school in providing higher education at a reasonable cost. | $5,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness WyomingCasper, WY | To educate, support, and advocate for those affected by mental illness. | $5,000 |
| Platte River Trails TrustCasper, WY | To construct and maintain non-motorized paths along the Platte River in Natrona Co., Wyoming. | $5,000 |
| Prager University FoundationHollywood, FL | To provide assistance to the school in providing higher education at a reasonable cost. | $5,000 |
| Special OlympicsCasper, WY | To provide althetic training and support for disabled individuals. | $5,000 |
| Wright Cenntenial MuseumWright, WY | To preserve the history of Wright, Wyoming and surrounding community. | $5,000 |
| Wyoming FFA FoundationSheridan, WY | To provide financial assistance and outreach support to the Wyoming FFA Association. | $5,000 |
| American Cornerstone Institute IncWashington, DC | To insure that the four cornerstones of Faith, Liberty, Community and Life on which the United States were founded, are promoted and preser… | $1,000 |
| St Joseph's Indian SchoolChamberlain, SD | To education and provide assistance to Lakota children. | $1,000 |
By state: Wyoming 9 · Florida 3 · New York 1 · Texas 1 · Tennessee 1 · Maryland 1
About this foundation
Teapot Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Casper, Wyoming, administered in care of Chris M Smith, tax-exempt since 2024. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Teapot Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applications should be submitted via mail or email. Deadlines: N/A.
How much does Teapot Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $192K across 20 grants, a median of $7,500.
Where does Teapot Foundation give?
Wyoming (9 grants), Florida (3 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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