Private foundation · EIN 88-4412195 · Casper, Wyoming · Youth development

Jackalope 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: 19 grants paid, $175K total, median $10K. 26% of grants stayed in Wyoming.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
19
$175K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in WY
26%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Imago Dei Middle SchoolTucson, AZContribution$15K
Nourish ArizonaTucson, AZContribution$15K
Boys & Girls Club of DouglasDouglas, WYContribution$10K
Community Food Bank of Southern AzTucson, AZContribution$10K
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYContribution$10K
El Rio FoundationTucson, AZContribution$10K
Gootter-Jensen FoundationTucson, AZContribution$10K
Jason's Friends FoundationCasper, WYContribution$10K
Operation SmileVirginia Beach, VAContribution$10K
Our Family ServicesTucson, AZContribution$10K
Outside inPortland, ORContribution$10K
Path HomePortland, ORContribution$10K
Wyo Sports RanchCasper, WYContribution$10K
Boys & Girls Club of Central WyominCasper, WYContribution$10K
De LA Salle PoxPortland, ORContribution$5,000
Ronald McDonald HouseDenver, COContribution$5,000
St Joseph's Indian SchoolTucsan, AZContribution$5,000
Sleep in Heavenly PeacePhoenix, AZContribution$5,000
Wyoming Food for ThoughtCasper, WYContribution$5,000

By state: Arizona 8 · Wyoming 5 · Oregon 3 · New York 1 · Virginia 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Jackalope Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Casper, Wyoming, tax-exempt since 2025. 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 Jackalope 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 Jackalope Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $175K across 19 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Jackalope Foundation give?

Arizona (8 grants), Wyoming (5 grants), Oregon (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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