Whiskey River Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Whiskey River Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilson, Wyoming. In tax year 2024 it gave $81,024 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $527 and the largest $30,000. 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$81,024
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$527
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was down from $121,867 the year before.
58% 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 | $121,867 | 21 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $81,024 | 24 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Whiskey River Charitable 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.
What Whiskey River Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 5 | $36,806 |
| Ohio | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $2,336 |
| Texas | 2 | $1,975 |
| Arizona | 2 | $1,515 |
| Virginia | 2 | $792 |
| New York | 1 | $529 |
| Indiana | 2 | $508 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teton County Search & Rescue | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| Denison University | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Deerfield Academy | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| One Revolution | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Becoming Jackson Whole | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| SS Faith Hope & Charity | General Purpose | $1,200 |
| Southern Methodist University | General Purpose | $1,100 |
| Misericordia | General Purpose | $1,036 |
| Friends of Bridger Teton Avalanche Center | General Purposes | $1,033 |
| Chileno Bay Foundation | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Front Gate | General Purpose | $875 |
| Partnership to End Addiction | General Purpose | $529 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | General Purpose | $525 |
| Friends of Pathways | General Purpose | $517 |
| Knights of The Round Table | General Purpose | $515 |
| Pacific Rowing Club | General Purpose | $500 |
| PayPal Giving Fund | General Purpose | $500 |
| SP Powerchasers | General Purpose | $300 |
| Organization for Autism Research | General Purpose | $267 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin | General Purpose | $263 |
| Team Red White and Blue | General Purpose | $258 |
| St Baldricks | General Purpose | $256 |
| IHC Scholarship Foundation | General Purpose | $250 |
| Madison Junior High | General Purpose | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Kevin Kroeger
- Susan Kroeger
- Tom Patrick Walz
- Henry J Kroeger
- Eleanor B Kroeger
Questions people ask
Does Whiskey River Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Whiskey River Charitable Foundation give?
$81,024 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $527.
Who runs Whiskey River Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kevin Kroeger (President/Director), Susan Kroeger (Secretary/Director), Tom Patrick Walz (Director) and Henry J Kroeger (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Whiskey River Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.