Foundations that fund organizations in Shell, Wyoming
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Shell nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $7,500 to Shell organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Shell around $2,000. 3 of these funders are based in Wyoming; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Shell
- $7,500
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in WY
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Shell organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightner Sams Foundation of Wyoming | Teton Village, WY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General charitable support |
| Homer a Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation | Sheridan, WY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | 2025 Discretionary Gift |
| Tongue River Road Foundation Inc | Ranchester, WY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | For the organizations general fund |
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 Shell, Wyoming?
Lightner Sams Foundation of Wyoming, Homer a Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation, Tongue River Road Foundation Inc reported grants to Shell 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 Shell. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.