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Museum of Western Art

Preselected recipients only Saratoga, Wyoming · EIN 742283505

Museum of Western Art is a private foundation in Saratoga, Wyoming. In tax year 2024 it gave $5,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $2,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $7,000 the year before.

67% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$10,0001$122,533
2023$7,0002$115,538
2024$5,5003$107,599

How to apply

Museum of Western Art 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Museum of Western Art funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wyoming.

StateGrantsAmount
Wyoming2$3,000
Montana1$2,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
CM Russell Museum
Great Falls, MT
Charitable general funding$2,500
Saratoga Volunteer Fire Department
Saratoga, WY
Charitable general funding$2,000
Platte Valley Community Center
Saratoga, WY
Charitable general funding$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Museum of Western Art accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Museum of Western Art give?

$5,500 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.

Who runs Museum of Western Art?

Its 2024 filing lists William C Foxley (Director).

What does Museum of Western Art fund?

Based on its grants, mainly community development and arts and culture.

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