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

Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 46-6471942

Truecos Foundation

A private foundation in Casper, WY. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 23 grants and $605,175 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Jun 30, 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
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

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $605,175

    Grants listed
    23
    Assets, end of year
    $2,463,460
  • Tax year 2023

    $405,076

    Grants listed
    27
    Assets, end of year
    $2,897,833
  • Tax year 2022

    $304,063

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $3,094,714
  • Tax year 2021

    $267,601

    Grants listed
    23
    Assets, end of year
    $3,280,844
  • Tax year 2020

    $365,734

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $3,357,292

Grants paid in 2024

23 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Leadership WyomingCasper, WY

    Inspire wyoming's leaders through exploration and connnection

    $250,000
  2. United Way of Natrona CountyCasper, WY

    Improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community

    $173,375
  3. 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
  4. University of Wyoming FoundationLaramie, WY

    To raise, manage, and invest private support for the benefit of the university of wyoming

    $19,500
  5. Casper College FoundationCasper, WY

    To enhance the educational opportunities and environment at casper

    $12,000
  6. 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
  7. Western Stock Show AssociationDenver, CO

    Education of livestock production, development of youth, and educating the general public

    $6,200
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Montana State University Foundation IncBozeman, MT

    Cultivate lifelong relationships and secure private support to advance montana state university

    $3,000
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. The Media InstituteMcLean, VA

    To foster freedom of speech, a competitive media and communications industry, and excellence in journalism

    $1,000
  21. 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
  22. Accuracy in MediaWashington, DC

    To monitor the accuracy of news reporting activities by the media, promote accuracy, fairness and balance in news reporting

    $300
  23. 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.

  1. Public affairs1 grant $250,00060% of the total
  2. Civil rights1 grant $100,00024% of the total
  3. Education8 grants $53,50013% of the total
  4. Health3 grants $9,0002% of the total
  5. Social science1 grant $5,0001% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $1,000<1% of the total
  7. 1 other causes2 grants $600<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Wyoming6 grants $467,875
  2. Colorado4 grants $111,200
  3. District of Columbia2 grants $6,000
  4. North Dakota2 grants $4,500
  5. Florida1 grant $4,000
  6. Montana1 grant $3,000
  7. Nebraska1 grant $3,000
  8. South Dakota2 grants $3,000
  9. Virginia3 grants $2,300
  10. Maryland1 grant $300

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

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

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