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Truecos Foundation is a private trust based in CASPER, WY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. It holds total assets of $2.5M. Annual income is reported at $953K. Total assets have decreased from $4M in 2012 to $2.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wyoming, Colorado and Virginia. According to available records, Truecos Foundation has made 84 grants totaling $974K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $366K in 2021 to $608K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $251K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 43 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Wyoming, Colorado, California, which account for 56% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$126K
Based on 23 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.
Truecos Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 84 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WY, CO, CA.
Truecos Foundation has distributed a total of $974K across 84 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $251K.
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, as set forth in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code including, for these purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the code.
Truecos Foundation is headquartered in CASPER, WY. While based in WY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David L True | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| H A True Iii | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
84
Total Giving
$974K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
43
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way Of Natrona CountyIMPROVES LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF OUR COMMUNITY | Casper, WY | $156K | 2023 |
| Casper College FoundationTO ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND ENVIRONMENT AT CASPER COLLEGE | Casper, WY | $43K | 2023 |
| Mountain States Legal FoundationPROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY, EFFECTIVE LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR THOSE WHO SHARE THEIR COMMITMENT TO FIGHT FOR THE RIGHT TO OWN AND USE PROPERTY, LIMITED AND ETHICAL GOVERNMENT, INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY, AND THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM | Lakewood, CO | $25K | 2023 |
| Gottsche FoundationPROVIDES DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF CRIPPLING CONDITIONS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS | Thermopolis, WY | $15K | 2023 |
| University Of Wyoming FoundationTO RAISE, MANAGE, AND INVEST PRIVATE SUPPORT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING | Laramie, WY | $14K | 2023 |
| Western Stock Show AssociationEDUCATION OF LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION, DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH, AND EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC | Denver, CO | $7K | 2023 |
| Montrose Community FoundationPROVIDES A FINANCIAL AVENUE OF SUPPORT FOR THEIR EMPLOYEES AND FAMILIES WHO ARE IMPACTED BY AN EVENT OUT OF THEIR CONTROL, SUCH AS A NATURAL DISASTER OR MEDICAL EMERGENCY | Irvine, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Cowboy Joe Club IncADVANCE ATHLETICS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING IN ALL ITS ACCREDITED UNDERTAKINGS, FUNCTIONS AND PROGRAMS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE UNIVERSITY, IT'S FACULTY AND/OR STAFF AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS | Laramie, WY | $5K | 2023 |
| University Of WyomingUNLOCKS THE EXTRAORDINARY IN EVERY PERSON THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION, ENGAGEMENT, AND SERVICE | Laramie, WY | $4K | 2023 |
| Shriners Hospitals For ChildrenPROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY CARE TO CHILDREN WITH NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL CONDITIONS, BURN INJURIES AND OTHER SPECIAL HEALTHCARE NEEDS WITHIN A COMPASSIONATE, FAMILY-CENTERED AND COLLABORATIVE CARE ENVIRONMENT, PROVIDE FOR THE EDUCATION OF PHYSICIANS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, CONDUCT RESEARCH TO DISCOVER NEW KNOWLEDGE THAT IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF CARE AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES | Tampa, FL | $4K | 2023 |
| Dickinson State UniversityTO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMS; TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING; TO SUPPORT SCHOLARLY AND CREATIVE ACTIVITES; AND TO PROVDE SERVICE RELEVANT TO THE ECONOMY, HEALTH, AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA | Dickinson, ND | $3K | 2023 |
| American Enterprise Institute For Public Policy ResearchCONDUCTS ORIGINAL RESEARCH ON THE WORLD ECONOMY, U.S. FOREIGN POLICY AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AND DOMESTIC POLITICAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Children'S Hospital Colorado FoundationTO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE WITH THE COMMUNITY ON THE HOSPITAL'S BEHALF, TO FUNDRAISE FOR THE HOSPITAL AND TO STEWARD FUNDS RAISED FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO NEED CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL COLORADO | Aurora, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Ayn Rand InstituteFOSTERS A GROWING AWARENESS, UNDERSTANDING AND ACCEPTANCE OF AYN RAND'S PHILOSOPHY, OBJECTIVISM, IN ORDER TO CREATE A CULTURE WHOSE GUIDING PRINCIPLES ARE REASON, RATIONAL SELF-INTEREST, INDIVIDUALISM AND LAISSEZ-FAIRE CAPITALISM - A CULTURE IN WHICH INDIVIDUALS ARE FREE TO PURSUE THEIR OWN HAPPINESS | Santa Ana, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Lccc FoundationTO DEVELOP AND SUSTAIN SUPPORT FOR LARAMIE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Cheyenne, WY | $2K | 2023 |
| Sheridan CollegeWELCOMES ALL LEARNERS, EMPOWERS STUDENT SUCCESS, AND ENCOURAGES AND STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. PROVIDES ALL STUDENTS WITH A DIVERSE RANGE OF EXPERIENCES TO PREPARE FOR A DYNAMIC FUTURE. | Sheridan, WY | $2K | 2023 |
| Hunting With HeroesHELPING DISABLED VETERANS WITH HUNTING AND FISHING OUTDOORS | Dripping Springs, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Black Hills State UniversityPROVIDES CUTTING-EDGE EDUCATION, PROMOTE STUDENT SUCCESS, BE A SUSTAINABLE CAMPUS, AND SERVE AS AN ECONOMIC ENGINE FOR WESTERN SOUTH DAKOTA | Spearfish, SD | $2K | 2023 |
| Wyoming State 4-H FoundationPROMOTE 4-H ACTIVITIES ON THE STATE & LOCAL LEVEL | Laramie, WY | $1K | 2023 |
| University Of Minnesota-DuluthINTEGRATES LIBERAL EDUCATION, RESEARCH, CREATIVE ACTIVITY, AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND PREPARES STUDENTS TO THRIVE AS LIFELONG LEARNERS AND GLOBALLY ENGAGED CITIZENS | Duluth, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Young America'S FoundationENSURE THAT INCREASING NUMBERS OF YOUNG AMERICANS UNDERSTAND AND ARE INSPIRED BY THE IDEAS OF INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM, A STRONG NATIONAL DEFENSE, FREE ENTERPRISE AND TRADITIONAL VALUES | Reston, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Capital Research CenterTO PROMOTE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF CHARITY AND PHILANTHROPY, TO SUPPORT THE PRINCIPLES OF INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY, A FREE MARKET ECONOMY AND LIMITED CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT: THESE ARE THE CORNERSTONES OF AMERICAN SOCIETY | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| The Media InstituteTO FOSTER FREEDOM OF SPEECH, A COMPETITIVE MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY, AND EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM | Arlington, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| University Of Northern ColoradoPROMOTES TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION THAT INFUSES, SUPPORTS AND VALUES RECIPROCAL PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT THROUGHOUT THEIR ACADEMIC ENTERPRISE. | Greeley, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Wyoming Breast Cancer InitiativeRAISE AWARENESS AND FUND BREAST CANCER PROGRAMS IN WYOMING | Cheyenne, WY | $500 | 2023 |