How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact
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H A True III David L True
PO Box 2360
Casper, WY 82602
(307) 237-9301
- Form and materials
- In writing with sufficient information included to support that the applicant meets restrictions set out in (d) below, also see attached schedule i for scholarship application
- Deadlines
- None
- Restrictions
- The purpose of the foundation is to utilize income and such portions of the principal as the trustees deem appropriate exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational purposes, as set forth in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code including, for these purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the code.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$605,175
- Grants listed
- 23
- Assets, end of year
- $2,463,460
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Tax year 2023
$405,076
- Grants listed
- 27
- Assets, end of year
- $2,897,833
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Tax year 2022
$304,063
- Grants listed
- 28
- Assets, end of year
- $3,094,714
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Tax year 2021
$267,601
- Grants listed
- 23
- Assets, end of year
- $3,280,844
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Tax year 2020
$365,734
- Grants listed
- 28
- Assets, end of year
- $3,357,292
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Leadership WyomingCasper, WY
Inspire wyoming's leaders through exploration and connnection
$250,000 -
United Way of Natrona CountyCasper, WY
Improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community
$173,375 -
Mountain States Legal FoundationLakewood, CO
Provide high-quality, effective legal representation for those who share their commitment to fight for the right to own and use property, limited and ethical government, individual liberty, and the free enterprise system
$100,000 -
University of Wyoming FoundationLaramie, WY
To raise, manage, and invest private support for the benefit of the university of wyoming
$19,500 -
Casper College FoundationCasper, WY
To enhance the educational opportunities and environment at casper
$12,000 -
Cowboy Joe Club IncLaramie, WY
Advance athletics at the university of wyoming in all its accredited undertakings, functions and programs by providing financial support to the university, it's faculty and/or staff as determined by the board of directors
$10,000 -
Western Stock Show AssociationDenver, CO
Education of livestock production, development of youth, and educating the general public
$6,200 -
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy ResearchWashington, DC
Conducts original research on the world economy, u.s. Foreign policy and international security and domestic political and social issues
$5,000 -
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenTampa, FL
Provide the highest quality care to children with neuromusculoskeletal conditions, burn injuries and other special healthcare needs within a compassionate, family-centered and collaborative care environment, provide for the education of physicians and other healthcare professionals, conduct research to discover new knowledge that improves the quality of care and quality of life of children and families
$4,000 -
Gillette College FoundationGillette, WY
Enhance the offerings and operations of the gillete campus, provide funding for specific projects that support the gillette campus including student aid, equipment, and facilities
$3,000 -
Midland UniversityFremont, NE
Inspires people to learn and lead in the world with purpose. They are a liberal arts college affiliated with the evangelical lutheran church in america. The university holds the following core values to be the foundation of their identity as a community: faith, learning, quality, respect, and stewardship.
$3,000 -
Montana State University Foundation IncBozeman, MT
Cultivate lifelong relationships and secure private support to advance montana state university
$3,000 -
The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Denver IncDenver, CO
To create, find, and support programs that directly improve the health and wellbeing of children, ronald mcdonald house is the catalyst to create a world where children have access to quality health care and their families are able to better comfort and support them while actively participating in their care.
$3,000 -
University of North DakotaGrand Forks, ND
To provide exceptional educational experiences that enrich the lives of north dakotans and the global community through excellence in teaching, innovative research, and meaningul engagement.
$3,000 -
Children's Hospital Colorado FoundationAurora, CO
To educate and engage with the community on the hospital's behalf, to fundraise for the hospital and to steward funds raised for children and families who need children's hospital colorado
$2,000 -
Black Hills State UniversitySpearfish, SD
Provides cutting-edge education, promotes student success, be a sustainable campus, and serve as an economic engine for western south dakots
$1,500 -
Minot State UniversityMinot, ND
Dedicated to excellence in education, scholarship, and community engagement achieved through rigorous academic experiences, active learning environments, commitment to public sercice, and a vibrant campus life.
$1,500 -
South Dakota State UniversityBrookings, SD
Offers a rich academic experience through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that enhances the quality of life in south dakota, the region, the nation and the world.
$1,500 -
Capital Research CenterArlington, VA
To promote a better understanding of charity and philanthropy, to support the principles of individual liberty, a free market economy and limited constitutional government: these are the cornerstones of american society
$1,000 -
The Media InstituteMcLean, VA
To foster freedom of speech, a competitive media and communications industry, and excellence in journalism
$1,000 -
Young America's FoundationReston, VA
Ensure that increasing numbers of young americans understand and are inspired by the ideas of individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise and traditional values
$1,000 -
Accuracy in MediaWashington, DC
To monitor the accuracy of news reporting activities by the media, promote accuracy, fairness and balance in news reporting
$300 -
Media Research CenterHerndon, VA
Bring balance to the news media
$300
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Public affairs1 grant $250,00060% of the total
- Civil rights1 grant $100,00024% of the total
- Education8 grants $53,50013% of the total
- Health3 grants $9,0002% of the total
- Social science1 grant $5,0001% of the total
- Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $1,000<1% of the total
- 1 other causes2 grants $600<1% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Wyoming6 grants $467,875
- Colorado4 grants $111,200
- District of Columbia2 grants $6,000
- North Dakota2 grants $4,500
- Florida1 grant $4,000
- Montana1 grant $3,000
- Nebraska1 grant $3,000
- South Dakota2 grants $3,000
- Virginia3 grants $2,300
- Maryland1 grant $300
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- H A True IIITRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
- David L TrueTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
The return
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