Jacob Wood Ranch Memorial Foundation
Accepts applications
Jacob Wood Ranch Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Aladdin, Wyoming. In tax year 2024 it gave $320,858 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $39,240 and the largest $47,740. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$320,858
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$39,240
- Largest grant$47,740
- Assets$0
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6,000 the year before.
80% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,000 | 3 | $323,305 |
| 2024 | $320,858 | 10 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Jackie Griffith 2774 State Hwy 24, Aladdin, WY 82710 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (307) 467-5955 |
| What to submit | Write a letter explaining plans for field of study (agriculture, medicine, theology, pilot), level of education, & gpa (must be 2.5 or higher). Finalists will have a phone interview. |
| Deadlines | May 1. |
| Restrictions | Monies will be awarded to northeast Wyoming youth programs, high school graduates, & 501(c)(3) organizations. Scholarships are for agriculture, medicine, theology and pilot training programs. |
What Jacob Wood Ranch Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 6 | $149,898 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $47,740 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $47,740 |
| Texas | 1 | $47,740 |
| Montana | 1 | $27,740 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Town | Youth program | $47,740 |
| Cal Farley's Boys Ranch | Youth program | $47,740 |
| McCrossan's Boys Ranch | Youth program | $47,740 |
| Hulett Assembly of God | Church youth program | $42,606 |
| Hulett First Baptist Church | Church youth program | $40,740 |
| NE Wy Advocacy Resource Center | Youth program | $37,740 |
| Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch | Youth program | $27,740 |
| St Matthew Catholic Church | Church youth program | $24,740 |
| Blessings in A Backpack | Youth nutritional support | $4,000 |
| Prec Foundation | Community assistance programs | $72 |
Officers and trustees
- Jackie Griffith
- Walt Daknis
- Carla Snook
Questions people ask
Does Jacob Wood Ranch Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 1.
How much does Jacob Wood Ranch Memorial Foundation give?
$320,858 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $39,240.
Who runs Jacob Wood Ranch Memorial Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jackie Griffith (Director), Walt Daknis (Director) and Carla Snook (Director).
What does Jacob Wood Ranch Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and faith communities.