Mary H Storer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mary H Storer Foundation is a private foundation in Cheyenne, Wyoming. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $375,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$375,000
- Assets$28.9 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
31% of its 2025 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 | $1.1 million | 23 | $24.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 26 | $26.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 26 | $28.9 million |
How to apply
Mary H Storer 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 Mary H Storer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 9 | $740,000 |
| Wyoming | 11 | $290,000 |
| Arizona | 3 | $210,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whatcom Community Foundation | General use | $375,000 |
| Cowtown Skate | General use | $100,000 |
| The Joy Bus | General use | $90,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Olympic Peninsula | General use | $75,000 |
| Whatcom Council on Aging | General use | $75,000 |
| Max Higbee Center | General use | $50,000 |
| ROAD2HOME | General use | $40,000 |
| Twispworks Foundation | General use | $40,000 |
| Waisn | General use | $40,000 |
| Children's Museum of Cheyenne | General use | $30,000 |
| Friday Food Bag Foundation | General use | $30,000 |
| K9S 4 Mobility | General use | $30,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Cheyenne Inc | General use | $30,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic Church | General use | $30,000 |
| University of Wyoming Foundation | General use | $30,000 |
| Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum | General use | $25,000 |
| Climb Wyoming | General use | $25,000 |
| Comea Inc | General use | $25,000 |
| Friends of L'arche Fort Collins | General use | $25,000 |
| Unaccompanied Students Initiative | General use | $25,000 |
| Whatcom County Mudcats | General use | $25,000 |
| Ferndale Community Center | General use | $20,000 |
| Skate After School Co Az Community Foundation | General use | $20,000 |
| Push Forward Organization | General use | $10,000 |
| Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom | General use | $10,000 |
| District 51 Foundation | General use | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Adam Manning
- James W Hearne
- Peter S Manning
- Gordon W Gerds
- Nathaniel B Manning
Questions people ask
Does Mary H Storer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mary H Storer Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Mary H Storer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Adam Manning (Director, President), James W Hearne (Director, Secretary, Treasurer), Peter S Manning (Director, Vice President) and Gordon W Gerds (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Mary H Storer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, youth programs and seniors.