Foundations that fund organizations in Story, Wyoming
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Story nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $63K to Story organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Story around $10K. 5 of these funders are based in Wyoming; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Story
- $63K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in WY
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Story organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Foundation | Sheridan, WY | 2 | $23K | $11K | Preselected only | Youth support |
| The Mead Lake Foundation | Buffalo, WY | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | To support disabled youth |
| Vernon & Rowena Griffith Foundation | Sheridan, WY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Support youth camping |
| Joe F and Roberta Napier Foundation | Sheridan, WY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Charity |
| Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial | Sheridan, WY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operations |
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 Story, Wyoming?
George Foundation, The Mead Lake Foundation, Vernon & Rowena Griffith Foundation, Joe F and Roberta Napier Foundation, Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial reported grants to Story 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 Story. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.