The Teton Range reflected in a lake in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 06-1468635

The Niner Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Jackson, WY. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 44 grants and $5.3 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Pamela S Niner
PO Box 6754
Jackson, WY 83002
(203) 561-3130
Form and materials
The applicant must include verification that it is a qualified charitable organization.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $5,252,220

    Grants listed
    44
    Assets, end of year
    $7,633,868
  • Tax year 2024

    $601,220

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $11,148,978
  • Tax year 2023

    $634,500

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $11,198,464
  • Tax year 2022

    $690,200

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $11,473,638
  • Tax year 2021

    $575,000

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $11,926,994
  • Tax year 2020

    $579,361

    Grants listed
    36
    Assets, end of year
    $11,034,866
  • Tax year 2019

    $574,361

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $11,280,408
  • Tax year 2018

    $475,000

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $11,430,609

Grants paid in 2025

44 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. St John's Episcopal ChurchJackson, WY

    Support of organization

    $2,100,000
  2. Grand Teton Music FestivalJackson, WY

    Support of organization

    $2,000,000
  3. Community Center for the ArtsJackson, WY

    Support of organization

    $500,000
  4. Old Bill's Fun Run - CFJHJackson, WY

    Support of organizations

    $200,850
  5. Must CharitiesTempleton, CA

    Support of organization

    $151,900
  6. Wyoming PBS FoundationRiverton, WY

    Support of organization

    $40,000
  7. Penfed FoundationMcLean, VA

    Support of organization

    $29,000
  8. OSU Foundation the James HospitalColumbus, OH

    Support of organization

    $25,000
  9. The Garden Conservancy IncGreenwich, CT

    Support of organization

    $25,000
  10. The Land Conservancy of Slo CountySan Luis Obispo, CA

    Support of organization

    $25,000
  11. Greenwich Historic SocietyCos Cob, CT

    Support of organization

    $25,000
  12. National Museum of Wildlife ArtJackson, WY

    Support of organization

    $24,220
  13. Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJ

    Support of organization

    $15,000
  14. Juan Nevarez Memorial ScholarshipAtascadero, CA

    Support of organization

    $10,000
  15. Brunswick SchoolGreenwich, CT

    Support of organization

    $5,000
  16. Catholic Charities USAAlexandria, VA

    Support of organization

    $5,000
  17. Jacob A Riis Neighborhood SettlemeLong Island City, NY

    Support of organization

    $5,000
  18. Joshua Tree Highlands Artist ResideVenice, CA

    Support of organization

    $5,000
  19. Foundation for the Performing ArtsSN Luis Obisp, CA

    Support of organization

    $5,000
  20. Pacific Wildlife CareMorro Bay, CA

    Support of organization

    $4,100
  21. Central Sierra Historical SocietyShaver Lake, CA

    Support of organization

    $4,000
  22. Turner Syndrome SocietyHouston, TX

    Support of organzation

    $3,000
  23. Smith CollegeNorthampton, MA

    Support of organization

    $3,000
  24. Central Coast Vineyard TeamGrover Beach, CA

    Support of organizations

    $2,300
  25. The Marine Mammal CenterSausalito, CA

    Support of organization

    $2,300
  26. Hinds HospiceFresno, CA

    Support of organization

    $2,250
  27. Southeast Asean Arts AllianceAvondale, AZ

    Support of organization

    $2,100
  28. Hospice Slo CountySan Luis Obispo, CA

    Support of organization

    $2,100
  29. Slo Swim Club IncSN Luis Obisp, CA

    Support of organization

    $2,100
  30. Tanzanian Children's FundCambridge, MA

    Support of organization

    $2,000
  31. Greenwich AcademyGreenwich, CT

    Support of organization

    $2,000
  32. Reach PrepStamford, CT

    Support of organization

    $2,000
  33. Women's Justice InitiativeNew York, NY

    Support of organization

    $2,000
  34. African People & Wildlife FundFar Hills, NJ

    Support of organization

    $2,000
  35. Anglers Annonymous Central CoastArroya Grande, CA

    Support of organization

    $2,000
  36. Oars FoundationAngels Camp, CA

    Support of organization

    $2,000
  37. Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic FoundPomona, CA

    Support of organization

    $2,000
  38. Project PurpleSeymour, CT

    Support of organization

    $2,000
  39. Redwings Horse SanctuaryPaso Robles, CA

    Support of organization

    $2,000
  40. Jack's Helping HandSN Luis Obisp, CA

    Support of organization

    $2,000
  41. Williams Syndrome AssociationNewark, NJ

    Support of organization

    $2,000
  42. Canine CompanionsSanta Rosa, CA

    Support of organization

    $2,000
  43. Fibrolameller Cancer FoundationGreenwich, CT

    Support of organization

    $2,000
  44. Jackson Bronc BackersJackson, WY

    Support of organization

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture5 grants $2,569,22096% of the total
  2. Sports and recreation2 grants $31,1001% of the total
  3. Education7 grants $30,0001% of the total
  4. Environment1 grant $25,000<1% of the total
  5. Animals3 grants $8,400<1% of the total
  6. Human services3 grants $6,250<1% of the total
  7. 4 other causes4 grants $11,300<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Wyoming7 grants $4,866,070
  2. California18 grants $228,050
  3. Connecticut6 grants $38,000
  4. Virginia2 grants $34,000
  5. New York3 grants $32,000
  6. Ohio1 grant $25,000
  7. New Jersey3 grants $19,000
  8. Massachusetts2 grants $5,000
  9. Texas1 grant $3,000
  10. Arizona1 grant $2,100

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Pamela S NinerCHAIRMAN, PR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Andrew S NinerTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kathryn S NinerSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0

The return

More foundations

Similar foundations

Same main cause (arts and culture), giving between a quarter and four times this foundation’s where possible, nearby first.

  1. Rocky Woods Charitable FoundationOakley, UT 21 grants Preselected only $5,250,000 giving
  2. Rea Charitable TrustCincinnati, OH 208 grants Accepts applications $5,284,300 giving
  3. Kate Cassidy FoundationPurchase, NY 62 grants Preselected only $5,216,148 giving
  4. Dean and Margaret Lesher FoundationWalnut Creek, CA 128 grants Accepts applications $5,300,800 giving
  5. The Henry and Gilda Buchbinder Family FoundationChicago, IL 6 grants Preselected only $5,301,783 giving