Foundations that fund organizations in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Jackson Hole nonprofits
17 private foundations gave $911K to Jackson Hole organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 17 that say either way accept applications.
24 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Jackson Hole around $10K. 4 of these funders are based in Wyoming; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 17
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 17 that state a policy
- Dollars to Jackson Hole
- $911K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 24
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in WY
- 24%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Jackson Hole organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | 6 | $395K | $15K | Preselected only | General operating fund; Art gift to museum; Grant for carl rungius catalogue raisonne (9 year pledge) |
| Timothy T Day Foundation Inc | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $110K | $110K | Preselected only | Animal welfare |
| William Randolph Hearst Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $100K | $100K | Yes | To support the Art for All education and outreach programs |
| Carol Franc Buck Foundation | Incline Village, NV | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Ongoing support for arts programming |
| The Nussdorf Family Foundation Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | 2 | $80K | $40K | Preselected only | Sts: area of greatest need; General purpose |
| Wolfensohn Family Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $45K | $45K | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Sreyas Foundation | Wilson, WY | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Wildlife appreciation |
| Hugel Foundation | Metairie, LA | 2 | $23K | $11K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Caplan-Bensley Foundation | North Palm Beach, FL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To be used in their general fund |
| Darrick and Julia Walker Open Hands Foundation | Wilson, WY | 1 | $6,850 | $6,850 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Pats Legacy | Round Top, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Social services |
| The Free Lunch Foundation | Jackson, WY | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Preselected only | General |
| The Bowie Family Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Food for the community |
| Legatus Foundation | Winstonsalem, NC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Calvin P & Irma B Bentley Charitable Fnd Pnc | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General support |
| The Brooks Foundation | Tenton Village, WY | 1 | $410 | $410 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Leah Belle and P David Chernov Charitable Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $378 | $378 | Preselected only | General assistance |
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 Jackson Hole, Wyoming?
Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation, Timothy T Day Foundation Inc, William Randolph Hearst Foundation, Carol Franc Buck Foundation, The Nussdorf Family Foundation Inc and 12 others reported grants to Jackson Hole 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 Jackson Hole. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.