Truecos Foundation
Accepts applications
Truecos Foundation is a private foundation in Casper, Wyoming. In tax year 2024 it gave $605,175 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$605,175
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $405,076 the year before.
35% of its 2024 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 | $405,076 | 27 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $605,175 | 23 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | H A True III David L True PO Box 2360, Casper, WY 82602 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (307) 237-9301 |
| What to submit | In writing with sufficient information included to support that the applicant meets restrictions set out in (d) below, also see attached schedule i for scholarship application |
| Restrictions | The purpose of the foundation is to utilize income and such portions of the principal as the trustees deem appropriate exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational purposes, as set forth in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code including, for these purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the code. |
What Truecos Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 6 | $467,875 |
| Colorado | 4 | $111,200 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,000 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $4,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $4,000 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $3,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $3,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $2,300 |
| Maryland | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership Wyoming | Inspire wyoming's leaders through exploration and connnection | $250,000 |
| United Way of Natrona County | Improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community | $173,375 |
| Mountain States Legal Foundation | Provide high-quality, effective legal representation for those who share their commitment to fight for the right to own and use property, limited and ethical government, individual liberty, and the free enterprise system | $100,000 |
| University of Wyoming Foundation | To raise, manage, and invest private support for the benefit of the university of wyoming | $19,500 |
| Casper College Foundation | To enhance the educational opportunities and environment at casper | $12,000 |
| Cowboy Joe Club Inc | Advance athletics at the university of wyoming in all its accredited undertakings, functions and programs by providing financial support to the university, it's faculty and/or staff as determined by the board of directors | $10,000 |
| Western Stock Show Association | Education of livestock production, development of youth, and educating the general public | $6,200 |
| American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research | Conducts original research on the world economy, u.s. Foreign policy and international security and domestic political and social issues | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Provide the highest quality care to children with neuromusculoskeletal conditions, burn injuries and other special healthcare needs within a compassionate, family-centered and collaborative care environment, provide for the education of physicians and other healthcare professionals, conduct research to discover new knowledge that improves the quality of care and quality of life of children and families | $4,000 |
| Gillette College Foundation | Enhance the offerings and operations of the gillete campus, provide funding for specific projects that support the gillette campus including student aid, equipment, and facilities | $3,000 |
| Midland University | Inspires people to learn and lead in the world with purpose. They are a liberal arts college affiliated with the evangelical lutheran church in america. The university holds the following core values to be the foundation of their identity as a community: faith, learning, quality, respect, and stewardship. | $3,000 |
| Montana State University Foundation Inc | Cultivate lifelong relationships and secure private support to advance montana state university | $3,000 |
| The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Denver Inc | To create, find, and support programs that directly improve the health and wellbeing of children, ronald mcdonald house is the catalyst to create a world where children have access to quality health care and their families are able to better comfort and support them while actively participating in their care. | $3,000 |
| University of North Dakota | To provide exceptional educational experiences that enrich the lives of north dakotans and the global community through excellence in teaching, innovative research, and meaningul engagement. | $3,000 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | To educate and engage with the community on the hospital's behalf, to fundraise for the hospital and to steward funds raised for children and families who need children's hospital colorado | $2,000 |
| Black Hills State University | Provides cutting-edge education, promotes student success, be a sustainable campus, and serve as an economic engine for western south dakots | $1,500 |
| Minot State University | Dedicated to excellence in education, scholarship, and community engagement achieved through rigorous academic experiences, active learning environments, commitment to public sercice, and a vibrant campus life. | $1,500 |
| South Dakota State University | Offers a rich academic experience through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that enhances the quality of life in south dakota, the region, the nation and the world. | $1,500 |
| Capital Research Center | To promote a better understanding of charity and philanthropy, to support the principles of individual liberty, a free market economy and limited constitutional government: these are the cornerstones of american society | $1,000 |
| The Media Institute | To foster freedom of speech, a competitive media and communications industry, and excellence in journalism | $1,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | Ensure that increasing numbers of young americans understand and are inspired by the ideas of individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise and traditional values | $1,000 |
| Accuracy in Media | To monitor the accuracy of news reporting activities by the media, promote accuracy, fairness and balance in news reporting | $300 |
| Media Research Center | Bring balance to the news media | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- H A True III
- David L True
Questions people ask
Does Truecos Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Truecos Foundation give?
$605,175 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Truecos Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists H A True III (Trustee) and David L True (Trustee).
What does Truecos Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and environment and conservation.