Gertrude Kamps Memorial Foundation
Accepts applications
Gertrude Kamps Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Billings, Montana. In tax year 2024 it gave $150,736 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$150,736
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was down from $150,773 the year before.
24% 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 | $150,773 | 22 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $150,736 | 22 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Phil Hinds Chairman PO Box 40, Casper, WY 82602 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (307) 577-7755 |
| What to submit | No formal application is required. Letters should specify amount being requested and contain sufficient suppporting materials to explain purpose for which funds will be used. |
| Deadlines | The board meets in sept. Of each year. Requests should be received prior to that meeting |
What Gertrude Kamps Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 18 | $120,886 |
| Montana | 1 | $15,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $9,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $350 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch | To further charitable | $15,000 |
| St Joseph's Childrens Home | To further charitable | $15,000 |
| The Holy Cross Center | To further charitable | $12,000 |
| Youth Crisis Center | To further charitable | $10,000 |
| Interfaith of Casper | To further charitable | $10,000 |
| Jasons Friends Foundation Inc | To further charitable | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming | To further charitable | $10,000 |
| Mercer House | To further charitable | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Intermountain Area | To further charitable | $9,500 |
| True Care Women's Resource Center | To further charitable | $5,000 |
| Gear Up Wyoming | To further charitable | $5,000 |
| The Shack | To further charitable | $5,000 |
| Wyoming Food for Thought Project | To further charitable | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Douglas | To further charitable | $5,000 |
| Camp Hope | To further charitable | $5,000 |
| Casper Housing Authority Cares | To further charitable | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Denver | To further charitable | $5,000 |
| Central Wyoming Hospice | To further charitable | $4,000 |
| Climb Wyoming | To further charitable | $2,500 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation Wyoming | To further charitable | $2,000 |
| Casper Vision Center | To further charitable | $386 |
| Individual | To further charitable | $350 |
Officers and trustees
- First Interstate Bank
Questions people ask
Does Gertrude Kamps Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The board meets in sept. Of each year. Requests should be received prior to that meeting.
How much does Gertrude Kamps Memorial Foundation give?
$150,736 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Gertrude Kamps Memorial Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists First Interstate Bank (Trustee).
What does Gertrude Kamps Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.