Teapot Foundation
Accepts applications
Teapot Foundation is a private foundation in Casper, Wyoming. In tax year 2024 it gave $192,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$192,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $120,000 the year before.
53% 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 | $120,000 | 10 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $192,000 | 20 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Chris M Smith 141 S Center Suite 200, Casper, WY 82601 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (307) 265-3800, contact@lrileyco.com |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted via mail or email. |
| Restrictions | None, but the majority of grants will be to organizations that promote agrigultural activites, health and mental health activities, education, Community Services and crisis assistance. |
What Teapot Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 9 | $92,500 |
| Florida | 3 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $7,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom | To educate students in about the agriculture business. | $35,000 |
| Brain & Behavior Research Foundation | To provide for grants for the research of mental illness. | $20,000 |
| Mercury One Inc | To provide humanitarian aid nationally and abroad. | $15,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital Inc | To provide reduced or no cost specialty medical care to children nationally. | $15,000 |
| Individual | To provide support and housing to individuals working in the arts industries. | $15,000 |
| Climb Wyoming | To offer training and placement assistance to low income single mothers. | $10,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | To provide research in mental health issues. | $10,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | To provide reduced or no cost specialty medical care to children nationally. | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | To provide support and assistance to vetrans. | $10,000 |
| The Cajun Army Inc | To provide natural disaster relief and clean up assistance. | $7,500 |
| Wyoming Community Foundation | To provide grants and support to Wyoming not for profits. | $7,500 |
| Hillsdale College | To provide assistance to the school in providing higher education at a reasonable cost. | $5,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness Wyoming | To educate, support, and advocate for those affected by mental illness. | $5,000 |
| Platte River Trails Trust | To construct and maintain non-motorized paths along the Platte River in Natrona Co., Wyoming. | $5,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | To provide assistance to the school in providing higher education at a reasonable cost. | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics | To provide althetic training and support for disabled individuals. | $5,000 |
| Wright Cenntenial Museum | To preserve the history of Wright, Wyoming and surrounding community. | $5,000 |
| Wyoming FFA Foundation | To provide financial assistance and outreach support to the Wyoming FFA Association. | $5,000 |
| American Cornerstone Institute Inc | To insure that the four cornerstones of Faith, Liberty, Community and Life on which the United States were founded, are promoted and preserved for future generations. | $1,000 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | To education and provide assistance to Lakota children. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Chris M Smith
- W Paul Stille
- Leonard Garcia
Questions people ask
Does Teapot Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Teapot Foundation give?
$192,000 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Teapot Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Chris M Smith (Trustee), W Paul Stille (Trustee) and Leonard Garcia (Trustee).
What does Teapot Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and science and research.