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Windy Ridge Foundation is a private corporation based in CHEYENNE, WY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Dennis Cook. It holds total assets of $4.7M. Annual income is reported at $3.5M. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Wyoming. According to available records, Windy Ridge Foundation has made 7 grants totaling $716K, with a median grant of $60K. The foundation has distributed between $230K and $256K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $256K distributed across 2 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $196K, with an average award of $102K. The foundation has supported 5 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Wyoming. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$77K
Largest Grant
$175K
Based on 3 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.
Windy Ridge Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 7 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WY.
Windy Ridge Foundation has distributed a total of $716K across 7 grants. The median grant size is $60K, with an average of $102K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $196K.
Windy Ridge Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. The application deadline is THERE ARE NO DEADLINES FOR SUBMISSIONS.. The corporation is organized specifically to carry out its purpose in the sciences of astronomy, meteorology and veterinary medicine.
Windy Ridge Foundation is headquartered in CHEYENNE, WY.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Cook | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ann Nelson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nickolas Floyd | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$252K
Total Assets
$4.5M
Fair Market Value
$4.5M
Net Worth
$4.5M
Grants Paid
$230K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$146K
Distribution Amount
$213K
Total: $2.8M
Total Grants
7
Total Giving
$716K
Average Grant
$102K
Median Grant
$60K
Unique Recipients
5
Most Common Grant
$60K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Wyoming FoundationPROMOTION OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Laramie, WY | $170K | 2023 |
| Laramie County Community College FoundationPROMOTION OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Cheyenne, WY | $60K | 2023 |
| Univ Of Wy FoundationPROMOTION OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Laramie, WY | $175K | 2020 |
| Lccc FoundationSCHOLARSHIPS | Cheyenne, WY | $50K | 2020 |
| Laramie Animal Welfare SocVET SERVICES | Laramie, WY | $5K | 2020 |