Verdad Foundation
Accepts applications
Verdad Foundation is a private foundation in Casper, Wyoming. In tax year 2024 it gave $702,300 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$702,300
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
36% 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 | $1.2 million | 17 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $702,300 | 14 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | H A True III Karen S 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 |
| 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, and to foster amateur sports competition (but not to provide facilities or equipment), as set forth in section 501(c)(3) of the 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 Verdad Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 9 | $571,000 |
| California | 1 | $83,333 |
| Idaho | 1 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $16,967 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyo Complex | To provide wyoming and the surrounding community a unique, state-of-the-art facility for competition, training, and special events, while emphasizing the importance of physical and mental health and promoting an active lifestyle for our youth | $500,000 |
| The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute | To complete president reagan's unfinished work and to preserve and promote the timeless principles he championed: individual liberty, economic opportunity, global democracy and national pride | $83,333 |
| Jae Foundation Inc | Suicide prevention and awareness; to provide connection, hope, and healing | $20,000 |
| Western Stock Show Association | Education of livestock production, development of youth, and educating the general public | $16,967 |
| St Anthony Tri-Parish Catholic School Foundation | Provide financial and fundraising support for st. Anthony tri-parish catholic school | $12,500 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses | $10,000 |
| National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum | To preserve and interpret the evolving history and cultures of the american west for the education and enrichment of its diverse audience of adults and children | $10,000 |
| David Street Station | To strengthen their community and its visitors by offering a vibrant gathering place that hosts a wide variety of events and activities | $10,000 |
| Montessori School of Casper | School - education of children | $10,000 |
| Wyoming Children's Society | Serving children and families and strengthening the foundation of communities by building strong families | $10,000 |
| Central Wyoming Hospice & Transitions | To companion the end of life journey and loss with skill and compassion | $7,500 |
| United Way of Natrona County | Improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of their community | $6,000 |
| Climb Wyoming | For low-income single mothers to discover self-sufficiency through career training and placement | $5,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Formulates and promotes conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional american values and a strong defense | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- H A True III
- Karen S True
Questions people ask
Does Verdad Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Verdad Foundation give?
$702,300 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Verdad Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists H A True III (Trustee) and Karen S True (Trustee).
What does Verdad Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and health.