Foundations that fund organizations in Buffalo, Wyoming
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Buffalo nonprofits
36 private foundations gave $1.9M to Buffalo organizations in their latest filings; 20 of the 36 that say either way accept applications.
73 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Buffalo around $10K. 21 of these funders are based in Wyoming; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 36
- Accept applications
- 20
- of 36 that state a policy
- Dollars to Buffalo
- $1.9M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 73
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in WY
- 58%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Buffalo organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Knobloch Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 6 | $668K | $90K | Preselected only | AFI Wildlife-Friendly Fence Conversions and Removals - cart…; Targeted Fence Modifications in Crucial Ungulate Migratory…; Wildlife-Friendly Fence (WFF) Conversions in Baggs and plat… |
| Band Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $300K | $300K | Preselected only | Pooled Migration Fund |
| The Volgenau Foundation | McLean, VA | 1 | $250K | $250K | Preselected only | Pooled migration fund |
| Marna M Kuehne Foundation | Sheridan, WY | 4 | $90K | $18K | Yes | Veteran's activity; Veterans programs; Dishwasher grant |
| Litt -The Ray and Kay Littler Trust | Buffalo, WY | 16 | $80K | $3,000 | Yes | Provide music camp scholarships; Provide funding for scout activities; Provide funding for operations |
| The John P Ellbogen Foundation C/O Mary Garland | Laramie, WY | 1 | $70K | $70K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Gatchell Museum Association | Buffalo, WY | 1 | $68K | $68K | Preselected only | Program support |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Church Foundation | Buffalo, WY | 1 | $56K | $56K | Preselected only | General Operations |
| Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial | Sheridan, WY | 4 | $55K | $15K | Yes | General operations |
| Wilburforce Foundation C/O Lisa Weinstein | Seattle, WA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Environmental - pooled migration fund 2024 |
| Wold Foundation | Casper, WY | 3 | $28K | $5,000 | Yes | Fire relief fund; Fueling dreams - feeding johnson county student activities; Scholarship fund |
| Tucker Foundation | Ooltewah, TN | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Snack pack project |
| Anne & Scott Nickerson Family Foundation | Big Horn, WY | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Carnegie building repairs |
| Plank Stewardship Initiative | Sheridan, WY | 1 | $23K | $23K | Yes | Seeding fire lines with native grass |
| Homer a Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation | Sheridan, WY | 2 | $20K | $10K | Yes | 2025 Board Grant-Circles of Care Respite; 2025 Grant Award |
| John Scully Foundation | Detroit, MI | 1 | $16K | $16K | Yes | Support of daily operations |
| The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | Menlo Park, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | For project site visit |
| Joe and Arlene Watt Foundation Inc | Sheridan, WY | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Purdy Family Foundation | Buffalo, WY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Program |
| Cross Charitable Foundation Attn John R Clark | Bozeman, MT | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | General fund |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 5 | $7,500 | $500 | Yes | General Operating Support; Volunteer Day Project |
| Fa Matthews Family Foundation | Buffalo, WY | 1 | $6,060 | $6,060 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Langston Family Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 2 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Playground project; Parent liason program |
| Shared Vision Charitable Foundation | Jamul, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Cash Support of Charity General Fund |
| George Foundation | Sheridan, WY | 1 | $4,741 | $4,741 | Preselected only | Youth support |
| Masterson Family Foundation | Casper, WY | 1 | $4,400 | $4,400 | Yes | General use |
| Ira N & Clella E Gibson Scholarship Fund | Buffalo, WY | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Yes | Medical Field Education |
| Tongue River Road Foundation Inc | Ranchester, WY | 1 | $1,300 | $1,300 | Preselected only | For the organizations general fund |
| The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation | Cheyenne, WY | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Musser Fund | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General operating |
| Christine Gempp Love Foundation | Sheridan, WY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Organizational support |
| The Christian P Anschutz Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc | Dallas, TX | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General operating support |
| The Riggs Foundation | Sheridan, WY | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | Complementary medicine retreat |
| Dan & Jeanne Scott Family Foundation | Billings, MT | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Spay/Neuter Program |
| Hughes Charitable Foundation | Jackson, WY | 3 | $14K | Preselected only | Purchase & delivery of needed supplies & equipment for the…; Restricted: Bread of Life Food Pantry; Credit towards 3rd year payment Friends Feeding Friends |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Buffalo, Wyoming?
The Knobloch Family Foundation, Band Foundation, The Volgenau Foundation, Marna M Kuehne Foundation, Litt -The Ray and Kay Littler Trust and 31 others reported grants to Buffalo organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Buffalo. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.