Foundations that fund organizations in Thermopolis, Wyoming
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Thermopolis nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $112K to Thermopolis organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
16 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Thermopolis around $5,000. 6 of these funders are based in Wyoming; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Thermopolis
- $112K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 16
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in WY
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Thermopolis organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightner Sams Foundation of Wyoming | Teton Village, WY | 6 | $27K | $3,750 | Yes | General charitable support |
| Me Tate Trust (royalty) Porter Muirhead Cornia & Howard Trustee | Casper, WY | 1 | $24K | $24K | Preselected only | Unrestricted use |
| Glade M Edwards Foundation Inc C/O Dana McDermott | Thermopolis, WY | 4 | $20K | $4,250 | Yes | Club operation; Tractor; Operation |
| White T & M Memorial Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $19K | $19K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Kim & Jody Brown Family Foundation | Farson, WY | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Charitable purpose funding |
| Newell B Sargent Foundation | Worland, WY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General fund of charitable organizations for expenses relat… |
| Envigor Energy Foundation | Evergreen, CO | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Preselected only | Ski safety |
| Blievernicht Family Foundation | Thermopolis, WY | 1 | $800 | $800 | Preselected only | General Support |
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 Thermopolis, Wyoming?
Lightner Sams Foundation of Wyoming, Me Tate Trust (royalty) Porter Muirhead Cornia & Howard Trustee, Glade M Edwards Foundation Inc C/O Dana McDermott, White T & M Memorial Foundation, Kim & Jody Brown Family Foundation and 3 others reported grants to Thermopolis 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 Thermopolis. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.