Witzel Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Witzel Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sheridan, Wyoming. In tax year 2025 it gave $174,174 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $141,953. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$174,174
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$141,953
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $170,400 the year before.
17% of its 2025 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 | $176,800 | 7 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $170,400 | 6 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $174,174 | 7 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Witzel Family Foundation 1 S Tschirgi St, Sheridan, WY 82801 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (307) 751-7723 |
| What to submit | Applications are available on-line at www.witzelfamilyfoundation.org |
| Restrictions | The foundation provides educational scholarships and other means of financial support for students from sheridan county, Wyoming who attend accredited universities, colleges, vocational schools, and well established educational institutions offering post-high school education, including educational organizations identified by the founder, sarah e. Witzel, and by the directors, with special consideration to and preference to (but not restricted to) assistance to students who have special needs, and students who pursue interests in music education. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Witzel Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 7 | $174,174 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship paid directly to college | $141,953 |
| St Peter's Episcopal Church | Music programs | $12,721 |
| Sheridan High School | Music instruments for high school | $9,000 |
| Sheridan College Foundation | Music camp, community performances | $8,000 |
| Wyo Theater Inc | Children series music presentation | $1,000 |
| The Brinton Museum | Music | $1,000 |
| Sheridan Arts Council | Music | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Beth Evers
- Frederick E Kehrwald
- Karen E Nicolarsen
- David J Nicolarsen
- Michael J Evers
- Jay T Craft
- Elizabeth Craft
- Dan Alsup
Questions people ask
Does Witzel Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Witzel Family Foundation give?
$174,174 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Witzel Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Beth Evers (President), Frederick E Kehrwald (Vice Preside), Karen E Nicolarsen (Secretary) and David J Nicolarsen (Treasurer) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Witzel Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.