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Eyas Foundation is a private trust based in SHERIDAN, WY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is P A B Widener Jr. It holds total assets of $2M. Annual income is reported at $922K. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Wyoming. According to available records, Eyas Foundation has made 46 grants totaling $219K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $70K and $76K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $76K distributed across 14 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $20K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 28 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Wyoming, Idaho, North Dakota, which account for 61% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 17 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Eyas Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 46 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WY, ID, ND.
Eyas Foundation has distributed a total of $219K across 46 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $20K.
Eyas Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Eyas Foundation is headquartered in SHERIDAN, WY. While based in WY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pab Widener Jr | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ronald W Prestfeldt | MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lucy N Widener | MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Samuel L Widener | MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Benjamin B Widener | MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Peter R Widener | MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$109K
Total Assets
$1.9M
Fair Market Value
$2M
Net Worth
$1.9M
Grants Paid
$73K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$26K
Distribution Amount
$96K
Total: $1.8M
Total Grants
46
Total Giving
$219K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
28
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| EarthspanPEREGRINE RESEARCH | Waynesboro, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Archives Of FalconryCOLLECT, PRESERVE & INTERPRET GLOBAL FALCONRY HISTORY, ART, LITERATURE AND MATERIAL CULTURE. | Boise, ID | $20K | 2023 |
| Delta Waterfowl FoundationDUCK CONSERVATION | Bismarck, ND | $10K | 2023 |
| Big Horn Baseball ClubYOUTH BASEBALL | Sheridan, WY | $10K | 2023 |
| Sheridan County Youth Market Livestock SaleCOUNTY YOUTH LIVESTOCK | Sheridan, WY | $5K | 2023 |
| Cowboy Joe ClubPROVIDING THE UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING STUDENT-ATHLETE WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEED IN THE CLASSROOM, COMPETITION AND LIFE | Laramie, WY | $5K | 2023 |
| Wyoming Agriculture In The ClassroomTO DEVELOP STUDENTS' UNDERSTANDING OF WYOMING'S VAST RESOURCES IN ORDER THAT THEY BECOME INFORMED CITIZENS, CAPABLE OF SERVING AS STEWARDS FOR WYOMING'S FUTURE | Cheyenne, WY | $5K | 2023 |
| Judicial WatchPROMOTION OF TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND INTEGRITY IN GOVERNMENT, POLITICS & LAW | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Hillsdale CollegeINDEPENDENT INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING | Hillsdale, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Purcella'S Meat ProcessingMEAT PROCESSING FOR BENEFIT OF THE HUB ON SMITH | Buffalo, WY | $1K | 2023 |
| Shattuck-St Mary'S SchoolEDUCATIONAL OPERATIONS | Faribault, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| The Heritage FoundationRESTORING AMERICA'S FOUNDING PRINCIPLES & THE IDEAS THAT MADE AMERICAN GREAT | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| American Brittany Rescue IncRESCUE OF BRITTANY DOGS | Sugar Grove, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| The Brinton MuseumPRESERVATION OF GROUNDS & ART COLLECTIONS GALA PROJECT | Big Horn, WY | $500 | 2023 |
| Safari Club International FoundationWILDLIFE CONSERVATION, OUTDOOR EDUCATION, & HUNTING-RELATED HUMANITARIAN SERVICES | Tucson, AZ | $500 | 2023 |
| Expressions Art GalleryFRAMING ARTWORK FOR BENEFIT OF BRINTON MUSEUM GALA | Sheridan, WY | $223 | 2023 |
| Trees Of Love-Sheridan Memorial Hospital AuxiliaryCHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY | Sheridan, WY | $100 | 2023 |
| American Cornerstone InstituteADVANCEMENT OF FAITH, LIBERTY, COMMUNITY & LIFE. | Merrifield, VA | $100 | 2023 |
| Mule Deer FoundationCONSERVATION OF MULE DEER & THEIR HABITAT | Salt Lake City, UT | $10K | 2022 |
| The Peregrine FundCONSERVATION OF BIRD OF PREY WORLDWIDE | Boise, ID | $10K | 2022 |
| Sheridan High School Booster ClubTRACK CLUB - POLE VAULTS | Sheridan, WY | $1K | 2022 |
| Turning Point UsaIDENTIFY, EDUCATE, TRAIN & ORGANIZE STUDENTS TO PROMOTE FREEDOM. | Phoenix, AZ | $1K | 2022 |
| Wyoming Rescue MissionTHANKSGIVING MEALS | Casper, WY | $100 | 2022 |
| The Hub On SmithCELEBRATE, EMBRACE AND SERVE OLDER ADULTS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF OUR COMMUNITY | Sheridan, WY | $10K | 2020 |
| Sheridan County 4h & Ffa Livestock SaleBREEDING , RAISING AND MARKETING OF LIVESTOCK FOR YOUTH | Sheridan, WY | $5K | 2020 |
| Wyoming Wild Sheep FoundationDEVIL'S CANYON BIG HORN SHEEP CAPTURE | Moose, WY | $5K | 2020 |
| Sheridan Community Land TrustBIG HORN MULE DEER MIGRATION RESEARCH | Sheridan, WY | $5K | 2020 |
| Dog & Cat ShelterSHELTER FOR UNWANTED & ABANDONED DOGS & CATS | Sheridan, WY | $1K | 2020 |