The McMurry Foundation
Accepts applications
The McMurry Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $18.8 million in 112 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $9.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$18.8 million
- Number of grants112
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$9.0 million
- Assets$26.8 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was up from $7.8 million the year before.
34% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7.8 million | 85 | $37.7 million |
| 2024 | $18.8 million | 112 | $26.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Grant Apps to Trudi Holthouse 441 Landmark Dr, Casper, WY 82609 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (307) 261-9953 |
| What to submit, deadlines | https://fsrequests.com/mcmurryfoundation |
| Restrictions | The foundation primarily supports nartona county non-profits |
What The McMurry Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 104 | $18.6 million |
| Idaho | 2 | $158,568 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyo Complex | WYO Sports Ranch | $9.0 million |
| Wyo Complex | General & Unrestricted | $7.3 million |
| Science Zone | Science Zone Infrastructure Project | $250,000 |
| Natrona County 4-H Council | General & Unrestricted | $163,959 |
| Jae Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Natrona County School District No 1 | Harry Geldien Stadium Scoreboard | $100,000 |
| University of Wyoming | Day of Giving fund | $100,000 |
| Natrona County School District No 1 | Tiny House Bid (see general explanation) | $85,000 |
| Casper Family Connections | Casper Family Connections | $75,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| 5150 Tourism Development Inc | David Street Station Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming | Healthy Lifestyles Programming | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming | Career Works & Social Emotional Learning Support | $50,000 |
| Casper Boxing Club | Casper Boxing Club | $50,000 |
| Northwest Community Action Programs of Wyoming Inc | PEARLS Program | $50,000 |
| Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps Inc | Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps | $50,000 |
| University of Wyoming | University of Wyoming Volleyball Day of Giving | $50,000 |
| University of Wyoming Foundation | Western Thunder Marching Band Crowdfunding Campaign for the Rose Bowl | $50,000 |
| Wyo Complex | WSR Volleyball Operations | $50,000 |
| Kelly Walsh High School | General & Unrestricted | $45,554 |
| 12-24 Club Inc | 12-24 Club General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Wyoming Foundation for Cancer Care | Executive Director staff position fund | $40,000 |
| Wyo Complex | Marketing Project Silver Boot | $39,300 |
| Kelly Walsh High School | KWHS Harry Geldien Stadium Power Upgrade | $35,000 |
| Natrona County Roads Bridges & Parks | Beartrap Summer Festival | $35,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wyoming | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| University of Wyoming | University of Wyoming Boys Basketball Day of Giving | $25,000 |
| University of Wyoming | University of Wyoming Boys Basketball Day of Giving | $25,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | The Make it Rain Fund | $25,000 |
| Volunteers of America Inc | Camp POSTCARD | $25,000 |
| Wyoming Cares | Wyoming CARES Patient Assistance | $25,000 |
| Wyoming Rescue Mission | Wyoming Rescue Mission's (WRM) May Match Campaign | $25,000 |
| Wyoming Symphony Orchestra | Wyoming Symphony Orchestra's 75th Season | $25,000 |
| Central Wyoming Senior Services Inc | Central wy senior services, inc.- general operating | $20,000 |
| Childrens Advocacy Project Inc | Children's Advocacy Project, Inc. | $20,000 |
| City of Casper Wyoming | College National Finals Rodeo | $20,000 |
| Kelly Walsh High School | KW Girls Basketball | $20,000 |
| Proud to Host the Best Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Saint Anthony Tri-Parish School Foundation | St. Anthony Tri-Parish Catholic School Foundation Partners In Education | $20,000 |
| United Way of Natrona County Inc | Annual United Way of Natrona County Campaign | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Trudi Holthouse
- Tyler Holthouse
- Scott Neu
- Tayla Trujillo
Questions people ask
Does The McMurry Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: https://fsrequests.com/mcmurryfoundation.
How much does The McMurry Foundation give?
$18.8 million in tax year 2024, across 112 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The McMurry Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Trudi Holthouse (Dir, Treas), Tyler Holthouse (Dir, VP), Scott Neu (Dir, Pres) and Tayla Trujillo (Dir, Sec).
What does The McMurry Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and science and research.