The John P Ellbogen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The John P Ellbogen Foundation is a private foundation in Laramie, Wyoming. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.2 million in 69 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $335,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.2 million
- Number of grants69
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$335,000
- Assets$72.3 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.9 million the year before.
41% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.9 million | 79 | $65.6 million |
| 2024 | $3.2 million | 69 | $72.3 million |
How to apply
The John P Ellbogen 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The John P Ellbogen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 58 | $3.0 million |
| Texas | 2 | $114,900 |
| Colorado | 6 | $16,500 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $15,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $7,500 |
| Idaho | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wyo Foundation | General support | $335,000 |
| University of Wyo Foundation | General support | $298,400 |
| Gillette College Foundation | General support | $250,000 |
| Leadership Wyoming | General support | $250,000 |
| Wyo Hunger Initiative | General support | $215,000 |
| Wyo Community Foundation | General support | $140,500 |
| Food Bank of Wyo | General support | $125,000 |
| Laramie Interfaith | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Paso del Norte Community Foundation | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Wyo Hunger Initiative | General support | $85,000 |
| Unaccompanied Student Initiative | General support | $80,000 |
| Cathedral Home for Children | General support | $75,000 |
| Climb Wyo | General purpose | $75,000 |
| Big Horn County School Dist 2 | General purpose | $70,000 |
| Big Horn County School Distict 1 | General purpose | $70,000 |
| Johnston Co School Distr 1 | General purpose | $70,000 |
| Teton Literacy Center | General purpose | $65,285 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Wyo | General support | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Wyo | General support | $50,000 |
| Mercer Family Resources Center | General support | $50,000 |
| Wyoming Women's Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Wyo Hunger Initiative | General support | $46,600 |
| Center for Popular Research | General purpose | $45,000 |
| Compass Center for Families | General support | $40,000 |
| Worland Community Garden | Generl purpose | $37,500 |
| Wyo Hunger Initiative | General support | $33,400 |
| Wyo Community Foundation | General purpose | $32,889 |
| South High School | General purpose | $32,500 |
| Wyo Nonprofit Network | General support | $30,000 |
| Common Outdoor Ground | General support | $27,500 |
| Wyofile | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Raising Readers in Wyoming | General purpose | $20,000 |
| E Brooks Simoneaux Foundation | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Inc | General purpose | $15,000 |
| University of Wyo Fondation | General support | $15,000 |
| Volunteers of America Northern Rock | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Fund for Teachers | General purpose | $14,900 |
| Goshen County Library | General purpose | $12,620 |
| Casper College Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Laramie Co Comm Coll Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rebecca Steinhoff
- Bill Beasley
- Jason Roesler
- Mary E Garland
- Spencer Garland
- Rae Lynn Job
- Nancy Nease
- Kent Noble
- Sally Belcher
- Theresa A Ellbogen
- James Garland
Questions people ask
Does The John P Ellbogen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The John P Ellbogen Foundation give?
$3.2 million in tax year 2024, across 69 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The John P Ellbogen Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Rebecca Steinhoff (Foundation M), Bill Beasley (Director), Jason Roesler (Treasurer) and Mary E Garland (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does The John P Ellbogen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and community development.