Gomez Near Foundation
Accepts applications
Gomez Near Foundation is a private foundation in Sheridan, Wyoming. In tax year 2025 it gave $1,200 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $150 and the largest $450. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1,200
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$150
- Largest grant$450
- Assets$20,905
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1,225 the year before.
83% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,250 | 3 | $23,509 |
| 2024 | $1,225 | 3 | $21,956 |
| 2025 | $1,200 | 6 | $20,905 |
How to apply
| Contact | Micro-Grant Application 30 N Gould St Ste R, Sheridan, WY 82801 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (602) 373-2175, gomeznearfoundation@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Micro-Grant Application |
| Deadlines | Rolling |
| Restrictions | Funds smaller projects on a one-time basis for 501c3 non-profit groups. Requires proposal description amount requested and total cost of project time-frame contingency plans list of Board of Directors and Officers Mission Statement and copy of IRS Letter of Determination for tax-exempt purposes. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Gomez Near Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 1 | $450 |
| Arizona | 3 | $400 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250 |
| Texas | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Happy Doggo | General support for 501c3 - animal welfare | $450 |
| The White Coat Waste Project Inc | General support for 501c3 - animal welfare. EIN 46-0856543. | $250 |
| PACC911 Phoenix Animal Care Coalition | General support for 501c3 - animal welfare | $150 |
| Arizona Chihuahua Rescue Inc | General support for 501c3 - animal welfare | $150 |
| Abraham Foundation | General support for 501c3 - animal welfare | $100 |
| Love Them All Sanctuary Rescue Two Chihuahuas | General support for 501c3 - animal welfare | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Brad Near
- Krystle Gomez
- Hunter Gomez
Questions people ask
Does Gomez Near Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Rolling.
How much does Gomez Near Foundation give?
$1,200 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $150.
Who runs Gomez Near Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brad Near (Director President), Krystle Gomez (Director BODChair Secretary Treas) and Hunter Gomez (Director).
What does Gomez Near Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.