Tate Foundation
Accepts applications
Tate Foundation is a private foundation in Casper, Wyoming. In tax year 2024 it gave $477,700 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $8,750 and the largest $165,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$477,700
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$8,750
- Largest grant$165,000
- Assets$8.8 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $255,000 the year before.
50% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $398,386 | 10 | $7.2 million |
| 2023 | $255,000 | 14 | $8.5 million |
| 2024 | $477,700 | 20 | $8.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Diane Harrop Co PO Box 916 Douglas PO Box 2280, Casper, WY 82602 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (307) 359-0738 |
| What to submit | Grant application form - see attached |
What Tate Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 20 | $477,700 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming Community Foundation | Tate donor designated fund | $165,000 |
| Central Wyoming Counseling Center | Restricted/director designated donation | $90,200 |
| Food Bank of Wyoming | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Iris Clubhouse | Director designated donation | $35,000 |
| Child Development Center | Director designated donation | $32,500 |
| Wyoming Public Media | Director designated donation | $12,500 |
| Children's Advocacy Project | All unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Climb Wyoming | Operations related to natrona county activities | $10,000 |
| University of Wyoming Foundation | Director designated donation-uwcc non-trad scholarship | $10,000 |
| Wyo Sports Ranch | Director designated donation | $10,000 |
| Wyofile | Director designated donation | $7,500 |
| Casper College Foundation | Restricted/director designated donation | $5,000 |
| David Street Station | Operation & maintenance expenses | $5,000 |
| Fort Caspar Museum Association | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels (Casper) | Director designated donation | $5,000 |
| Natrona County Library Foundation | Director designated donation | $5,000 |
| Self Help Center | Assist with construction cost of new facility in natrona county | $5,000 |
| The Nicolaysen Art Museum | Director designated donation | $5,000 |
| Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps | Directed designated donation | $5,000 |
| Wyoming PBS | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- T Chris Muirhead
- William L McDowell
- John Masterson
- Jennifer McDowell
Questions people ask
Does Tate Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Tate Foundation give?
$477,700 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $8,750.
Who runs Tate Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists T Chris Muirhead (President), William L McDowell (Emeritus), John Masterson (Treasurer) and Jennifer McDowell (Secretary).
What does Tate Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, youth programs and education.