Larimer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Larimer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cheyenne, Wyoming. In tax year 2025 it gave $106,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$106,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees85%
Giving in 2025 was up from $16,000 the year before.
85% 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 | $40,000 | 4 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $16,000 | 3 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $106,000 | 14 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Larimer 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 Larimer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 10 | $86,000 |
| Arizona | 4 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cowboy Joe Club | To contribute to intercollegiate athletics and support scholarships and athletic success. | $30,000 |
| Individual | To improve the health and well being of the local community by providing grants to individuals and facilities. | $10,000 |
| Wyoming Hunger Initiative | To end hunger in Wyoming | $10,000 |
| American Legion Post 43 | To enhance the well-being of America's veterans, their families, our military, and our communities by: upholding and defending the Constitution, maintaining law and order, fostering Americanism, and preserving the memory of those who served in war. | $10,000 |
| GBG Stars CSO Inc | non-profit organization focused on children, youth, and economically disadvantaged or low-income populations | $5,000 |
| Teton County Library Foundation | Enhances the Library's programs, facilities, and resources by securing and stewarding charitable support | $5,000 |
| Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole | A local PC(USA) congregation whose mission centers on Christian worship, fellowship, service, and outreach in the Jackson Hole community; explicit mission text is framed around "grace and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ and community ministry | $5,000 |
| Dog it My Co Pilot | We reduce animal euthanasia in overcrowded shelters by ensuring that pets have the chance to find a safe and loving home. | $5,000 |
| Girls on the Run Wyoming | Girls on the Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using fun, experience-based curricula that creatively integrates running. Girls on the Run is the only national physical activity-based, positive youth development (PA-PYD) program for girls with an evidence-based curriculum, trained coaches, and a commitment to serving all girls. As the only out-of-school time program of its kind, Girls on the Run underscores the important connection between physical and emotional health and empowers adolescent girls to build healthy physical and mental habits that last a lifetime. Evidence shows that Girls on the Run makes a stronger impact than organized and physical education programs in teaching life skills such as managing emotions, resolving conflict, helping others, and making intentional decisions. It strengthens a sense of confidence in girls while fostering care and compassion for self and others. The program's intentional suite of curricula is designed to enhance girls' so | $5,000 |
| Friends of the RH Johnson Library | Primary focus is funding the Sun City West library, purchasing new books and maintaining subscriptions to more than 120 magazines, newspapers, and financial reports so materials are paid for by the Friends | $5,000 |
| Desert Palm Presbyterian Church | a friendly Presbyterian (PCUSA) congregation in a retirement community, focused on worship, fellowship, and outreach "to be a beacon of light and hope" in Sun City West | $5,000 |
| Ahwatukee Little League | To promote recreational activities for children in the Phoenix area | $5,000 |
| Friday Food Bag Foundation | The mission of the Friday Food Bag Foundation is to partner with the community to provide nutritious food to children who might not eat well or at all on the weekends. | $3,000 |
| Climb Wyoming | For low-income single mothers to discover self-sufficiency through career training and placement," helping them gain employment-ready skills and secure jobs | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jan Larimer
- Doug Larimer
- Amy Milczewski
Questions people ask
Does Larimer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Larimer Family Foundation give?
$106,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Larimer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jan Larimer (Trustee), Doug Larimer (Trustee) and Amy Milczewski (Trustee).
What does Larimer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.