Foundations that fund organizations in Evanston, Wyoming
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Evanston nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $198K to Evanston organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Evanston around $7,500. 3 of these funders are based in Wyoming; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Evanston
- $198K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $7,500
- Based in WY
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Evanston organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The John P Ellbogen Foundation C/O Mary Garland | Laramie, WY | 1 | $125K | $125K | Preselected only | General support |
| Hillsdale Fund | Greensboro, NC | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exem… |
| New York Life Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Cca general |
| Joanne L Shrontz Family Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General Financial Support |
| Union Pacific Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Education (higher education) |
| Kenzai Foundation | Vernal, UT | 1 | $5,700 | $5,700 | Yes | Medical care |
| The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation | Cheyenne, WY | 4 | $4,800 | $1,200 | Preselected only | General support |
| Gary Maw Stewart and Marie Camille Coster Foundation | Evanston, WY | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Highway marker |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Recreation, sports, leisure, athletics |
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 Evanston, Wyoming?
The John P Ellbogen Foundation C/O Mary Garland, Hillsdale Fund, New York Life Foundation, Joanne L Shrontz Family Foundation, Union Pacific Foundation and 4 others reported grants to Evanston 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 Evanston. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.