Wold Foundation
Accepts applications
Wold Foundation is a private foundation in Casper, Wyoming. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.8 million in 128 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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$2.8 million
- Number of grants128
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$59.9 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.8 million the year before.
40% 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 | $2.8 million | 113 | $59.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 128 | $59.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Glenda Thomas the Wold Foundation 139 W 2nd St 200, Casper, WY 82601 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (307) 265-7252 |
| Deadlines | October 15th |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Wold Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 63 | $1.1 million |
| Colorado | 35 | $888,891 |
| Oregon | 6 | $606,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $67,750 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $66,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $17,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 2 | $6,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Health & Science University Foundation | Wold family chair in ophlathalmic imaging | $500,000 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | General funds | $445,000 |
| Wyo Complex DBA Wyo Sports Ranch | Wold turf field #1 | $250,000 |
| University of Wyoming Foundation | Student success at the unversity of wyoming | $225,000 |
| Casper College Foundation & Alumni Association | Help yourself academy | $175,000 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | President'strategic initiatives | $75,000 |
| Colorado College | Endowed scholarship and geology department discretionary fund | $75,000 |
| Oregon Health & Science University Foundation | Andree stevens macular degeneration support fund | $61,000 |
| The Taft School | Wold family chair in environmental studies & taft annual fund | $50,000 |
| Williston Northampton School | General fund - williston northampton fund | $30,000 |
| Central Wyoming Hospice | Donation to hospice - charity care for low to moderate income hospice patients | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains | Reproductive health access outreach in wyoming | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains | Reporductive health for traveling patients | $25,000 |
| Williston Northampton School | General fund - faculty fellowship program | $25,000 |
| Food Bank of Wyoming | General fund - fighting hunger, feeding hope | $24,000 |
| Alliance for Choice in Education | K-12 scholarships for kids | $23,250 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming | Operational support for wyotowne and project learn | $22,000 |
| YMCA of Natrona County | Splash | $22,000 |
| Johnson County Community Foundation | Fire relief fund | $20,000 |
| National Western Stock Show - Honoring the Legacy | Sue anschutz-rodgers livestock center | $20,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General fund | $20,000 |
| Two Fly Foundation | General fund | $20,000 |
| Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom | General fund - wyoming stewardship program | $20,000 |
| Mountain States Legal Foundation | General fund | $18,500 |
| Church of the Ascension | General operating | $17,750 |
| National Western Stock Show | Junior livestock | $16,031 |
| Colorado State University Foundation | College of natural sciences strategic initiative - peter & marla wold | $15,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Yellowtail wildlife management area restoration - general | $15,000 |
| Oregon Symphony | General operating support | $15,000 |
| The Oregon Historical Society | The next 125 campaign | $15,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities - Intermountain Area | Support for wyoming families at ronald mcdonald house | $15,000 |
| Wyoming Amateur Hockey Association | Scholarships for kids | $15,000 |
| National Western Stock Show - Coors Western Art | Coors western art exhibit | $11,000 |
| Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation | Scholarships for wyoming gold star students (general) | $10,000 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies' Association | Education and preservation mission | $10,000 |
| Adventure West Council - Boy Scouts of America | Scouting in wyoming | $10,000 |
| Casper College Foundation & Alumni Association | Marla and peter wold health sciences | $10,000 |
| Church of the Ascension | General support | $10,000 |
| David Street Station | Chiller rental for winter (general) | $10,000 |
| Feeding Familes Foundation Inc | Parent plate program | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John P Wold
- Peter I Wold
- Priscilla Longfield
Questions people ask
Does Wold Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: October 15th.
How much does Wold Foundation give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2024, across 128 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Wold Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John P Wold (Trustee, President), Peter I Wold (Trustee, Treasurer) and Priscilla Longfield (Trustee, Secretary).
What does Wold Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.