Socrates Foundation
Accepts applications
Socrates Foundation is a private foundation in Wheatland, Wyoming. In tax year 2025 it gave $75,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $37,500 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$75,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$37,500
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $101,750 the year before.
100% 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 | $15,000 | 1 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $101,750 | 6 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $75,000 | 2 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Directors Socrates Foundation 3441 Hwy 34, Wheatland, WY 82201 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (303) 974-5332 |
| What to submit | Request letter |
What Socrates Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 2 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Edible Prairie Project | Program project support | $40,000 |
| Science Kids | Program project support | $35,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ralph R Whitney Jr
- Brian Whitney
- Paula Skrotzki
- Lynne Whitney
- Jane Baker
- Anna Whitney
- Erich Skrotzki
- Whitney Hamlin
Questions people ask
Does Socrates Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Socrates Foundation give?
$75,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $37,500.
Who runs Socrates Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ralph R Whitney Jr (Director), Brian Whitney (Director), Paula Skrotzki (Director) and Lynne Whitney (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Socrates Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research and youth programs.