Peter W & Christine T Kuyper Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Peter W & Christine T Kuyper Foundation is a private foundation in Cody, Wyoming. In tax year 2025 it gave $246,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$246,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$945,292
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $224,000 the year before.
15% 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 | $220,500 | 11 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $224,000 | 13 | $970,631 |
| 2025 | $246,000 | 13 | $945,292 |
How to apply
Peter W & Christine T Kuyper 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 Peter W & Christine T Kuyper Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $105,000 |
| Wyoming | 8 | $60,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $30,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hoover Institution | Hoover operations-education | $100,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Department of Development | Ongoing operations | $50,000 |
| Estrella Warbirds Museum | Ongoing operations | $35,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Ongoing operations | $30,000 |
| Cody Medical Foundation | Financial support for the west park hospital district | $6,000 |
| Cody Cubs Legion Baseball Club | Matching funds | $5,000 |
| Saint Johns Health Center Foundation | Financial support for providence saint john's health center | $5,000 |
| Youth Clubs of Park County | Ongoing operations | $5,000 |
| Cody Yellowstone Air Improvement Resources | Revenue guarantee program | $5,000 |
| The Shack | Operational support | $2,000 |
| By Western Hands | Ongoing operations-education | $1,000 |
| God's World Publications | Ongoing operations | $1,000 |
| Park County Library Foundation | Ongoing operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter W Kuyper
- Christine T Kuyper
- Lisa M Price
Questions people ask
Does Peter W & Christine T Kuyper Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Peter W & Christine T Kuyper Foundation give?
$246,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Peter W & Christine T Kuyper Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter W Kuyper (Director), Christine T Kuyper (Director) and Lisa M Price (Vice President/Director).
What does Peter W & Christine T Kuyper Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.