Gatchell Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gatchell Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cheyenne, Wyoming. In tax year 2024 it gave $49,750 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$49,750
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$994,882
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $57,450 the year before.
44% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $61,150 | 32 | $799,803 |
| 2023 | $57,450 | 33 | $928,421 |
| 2024 | $49,750 | 36 | $994,882 |
How to apply
Gatchell Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Gatchell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 10 | $14,100 |
| Wyoming | 7 | $10,400 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 4 | $4,000 |
| Alabama | 2 | $2,000 |
| California | 2 | $1,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $1,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,250 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| IFA Its For Africa | General Support | $10,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | Religious | $4,800 |
| Little Children of the WorldPhilli | general Support | $3,500 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | Religious | $3,150 |
| Georgia Public Broadcasting | General Support | $3,000 |
| Doctors without Borders | General Support | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Laramie County | General Support | $2,000 |
| Klassy Kats of Butts County | Animal Welfare - General support | $1,500 |
| Big Sky RanchCatnip Foundation | General Support | $1,250 |
| Coalition for Humane Immigration Ri | General Support | $1,250 |
| Wyoming Buddy Walk | General support | $1,000 |
| St Louis University | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest of South Georgia | General Support | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Fed of America | General Support | $1,000 |
| Heart Havens | General Support | $1,000 |
| Hopital Albert Schweitzer | General Support | $1,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General Support | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General Support | $1,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Hurricane Relief Valdosta General Support | $1,000 |
| Laramie County Community College Scholarshi | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Health Works | General Support | $1,000 |
| Cure PSP | Medical Research | $500 |
| Amnesty International | General Support | $500 |
| Floyd County Humane Society | Animal Welfare - General Support | $500 |
| Jimmy and Roselynn Work Project JCW | General Support | $500 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | General Support | $500 |
| Cheyenne Animal Shelter | General Su[[ort | $500 |
| American Civil Liberties Unnion | General Support | $500 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | General Support | $500 |
| United to Beat Malaria | General Support | $500 |
| MurphyHarpst | General Support | $500 |
| The Carter Center | General Support | $500 |
| No Paws Left Behind | Animal Welfare | $250 |
| Rory to the Rescue | General Support | $250 |
| Stark Methodist Church | Religious | $200 |
| Korein Shriners Hospital | General Support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Dennis Gatchell
- Megan Gatchell
- Alan Gatchell
- Patricia Gatchell
- Joni Cox
Questions people ask
Does Gatchell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gatchell Family Foundation give?
$49,750 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Gatchell Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dennis Gatchell (Pres/Sec./Treas), Megan Gatchell (Vice President), Alan Gatchell (Director) and Patricia Gatchell (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Gatchell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, faith communities and animals.