Funding search · EIN 466471942 · Casper, WY

Truecos Foundation

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

78
grants reported
$1.3M
total given
2022–2024
filing years
$3,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 20222024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

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Top recipients

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  • United Way of Natrona County3 grants · $492,598
  • Leadership Wyoming1 grant · $250,000
  • Mountain States Legal Foundation3 grants · $225,000
  • Casper College Foundation3 grants · $95,666
  • University of Wyoming Foundation3 grants · $51,500
  • Gottsche Foundation2 grants · $30,000
  • Cowboy Joe Club3 grants · $20,000
  • Western Stock Show Association3 grants · $19,000
  • American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research3 grants · $13,000
  • University of Wyoming2 grants · $13,000

Giving over time

$304,063
2022
$405,076
2023
$605,175
2024

Grant history

All 78 reported grants, largest first.

  • $250,000

    Leadership Wyoming · Casper, WY · 2024

    Inspire wyoming's leaders through exploration and connnection

  • $173,375

    United Way of Natrona County · Casper, WY · 2024

    Improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community

  • $163,143

    United Way of Natrona County · Casper, WY · 2023

    Improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community

  • $156,080

    United Way of Natrona County · Casper, WY · 2022

    Improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community

  • $100,000

    Mountain States Legal Foundation · Lakewood, CO · 2024

    Provide 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

  • $100,000

    Mountain States Legal Foundation · Lakewood, CO · 2023

    Provide 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

  • $42,833

    Casper College Foundation · Casper, WY · 2022

    To enhance the educational opportunities and environment at casper college

  • $40,833

    Casper College Foundation · Casper, WY · 2023

    To enhance the educational opportunities and environment at casper college

  • $25,000

    Mountain States Legal Foundation · Lakewood, CO · 2022

    Provide 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

  • $19,500

    University of Wyoming Foundation · Laramie, WY · 2024

    To raise, manage, and invest private support for the benefit of the university of wyoming

  • $18,500

    University of Wyoming Foundation · Laramie, WY · 2023

    To raise, manage, and invest private support for the benefit of the university of wyoming

  • $15,000

    Gottsche Foundation · Thermopolis, WY · 2023

    Provides diagnosis and treatment of crippling conditions for children and adults

  • $15,000

    Gottsche Foundation · Thermopolis, WY · 2022

    Provides diagnosis and treatment of crippling conditions for children and adults

  • $13,500

    University of Wyoming Foundation · Laramie, WY · 2022

    To raise, manage, and invest private support for the benefit of the university of wyoming

  • $12,000

    Casper College Foundation · Casper, WY · 2024

    To enhance the educational opportunities and environment at casper

  • $10,000

    Cowboy Joe Club · Laramie, WY · 2024

    Advance 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 directo read all
  • $10,000

    Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming · Casper, WY · 2023

    To inspire all youth, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens

  • $9,000

    University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY · 2023

    Unlocks the extraordinary in every person through education, research, innovation, engagement, and service

  • $6,600

    Western Stock Show Association · Denver, CO · 2022

    Education of livestock production, development of youth, and educating the general public

  • $6,200

    Western Stock Show Association · Denver, CO · 2024

    Education of livestock production, development of youth, and educating the general public

  • $6,200

    Western Stock Show Association · Denver, CO · 2023

    Education of livestock production, development of youth, and educating the general public

  • $5,000

    American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research · Washington, DC · 2024

    Conducts original research on the world economy, u.s. Foreign policy and international security and domestic political and social issues

  • $5,000

    American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research · Washington, DC · 2023

    Conducts original research on the world economy, u.s. Foreign policy and international security and domestic political and social issues

  • $5,000

    Cowboy Joe Club · Laramie, WY · 2023

    Advance 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 directo read all
  • $5,000

    Cowboy Joe Club · Laramie, WY · 2022

    Advance 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 directo read all
  • $5,000

    Montrose Community Foundation · Irvine, CA · 2022

    Provides 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

  • $4,000

    Shriners Hospitals for Children · Tampa, FL · 2024

    Provide 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 read all
  • $4,000

    Children'S Hospital Colorado Foundation · Aurora, CO · 2023

    To 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

  • $4,000

    Shriners Hospitals for Children · Tampa, FL · 2022

    Provide 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 read all
  • $4,000

    University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY · 2022

    Unlocks the extraordinary in every person through education, research, innovation, engagement, and service

  • $3,000

    Gillette College Foundation · Gillette, WY · 2024

    Enhance the offerings and operations of the gillete campus, provide funding for specific projects that support the gillette campus including student aid, equipment, and facilities

  • $3,000

    Midland University · Fremont, NE · 2024

    Inspires people to learn and lead in the world with purpose. They are a liberal arts college affiliated with the evangelical lutheran church in america. The university holds the following core values to be the foundatio read all
  • $3,000

    Montana State University Foundation · Bozeman, MT · 2024

    Cultivate lifelong relationships and secure private support to advance montana state university

  • $3,000

    The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Denver · Denver, CO · 2024

    To create, find, and support programs that directly improve the health and wellbeing of children, ronald mcdonald house is the catalyst to create a world where children have access to quality health care and their famil read all
  • $3,000

    University of North Dakota · Grand Forks, ND · 2024

    To provide exceptional educational experiences that enrich the lives of north dakotans and the global community through excellence in teaching, innovative research, and meaningul engagement.

  • $3,000

    Lccc Foundation · Cheyenne, WY · 2023

    To develop and sustain support for laramie county community college

  • $3,000

    Mitchell Technical College · Mitchell, SD · 2023

    To provide skills for success in technical careers

  • $3,000

    Sheridan College · Sheridan, WY · 2023

    Welcomes 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.

  • $3,000

    Shriners Hospitals for Children · Tampa, FL · 2023

    Provide 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 read all
  • $3,000

    University of North Dakota · Grand Forks, ND · 2023

    To provide exceptional educational experiences that enrich the lives of north dakotans and the global community through excellence in teaching, innovative research, and meaningul engagement.

  • $3,000

    University of Northern Colorado · Greeley, CO · 2023

    Promotes transformative education that infuses, supports and values reciprocal public engagement throughout their academic enterprise.

  • $3,000

    American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research · Washington, DC · 2022

    Conducts original research on the world economy, u.s. Foreign policy and international security and domestic political and social issues

  • $3,000

    Children'S Hospital Colorado Foundation · Aurora, CO · 2022

    To 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

  • $3,000

    Dickinson State University · Dickinson, ND · 2022

    To 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 t read all
  • $2,400

    Ayn Rand Institute · Santa Ana, CA · 2023

    Fosters 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 read all
  • $2,400

    Ayn Rand Institute · Santa Ana, CA · 2022

    Fosters 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 read all
  • $2,000

    Children'S Hospital Colorado Foundation · Aurora, CO · 2024

    To 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

  • $2,000

    Hunting With Heroes · Dripping Springs, TX · 2023

    Helping disabled veterans with hunting and fishing outdoors

  • $2,000

    Black Hills State University · Spearfish, SD · 2022

    Provides cutting-edge education, promote student success, be a sustainable campus, and serve as an economic engine for western south dakota

  • $2,000

    Hunting With Heroes · Dripping Springs, TX · 2022

    Helping disabled veterans with hunting and fishing outdoors

  • $2,000

    Lccc Foundation · Cheyenne, WY · 2022

    To develop and sustain support for laramie county community college

  • $2,000

    Sheridan College · Sheridan, WY · 2022

    Welcomes 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.

  • $1,500

    Black Hills State University · Spearfish, SD · 2024

    Provides cutting-edge education, promotes student success, be a sustainable campus, and serve as an economic engine for western south dakots

  • $1,500

    Minot State University · Minot, ND · 2024

    Dedicated to excellence in education, scholarship, and community engagement achieved through rigorous academic experiences, active learning environments, commitment to public sercice, and a vibrant campus life.

  • $1,500

    South Dakota State University · Brookings, SD · 2024

    Offers a rich academic experience through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that enhances the quality of life in south dakota, the region, the nation and t read all
  • $1,250

    Wyoming State 4-H Foundation · Laramie, WY · 2022

    Promote 4-h activities on the state & local level

  • $1,000

    Capital Research Center · Washington, DC · 2024

    To 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

  • $1,000

    The Media Institute · Arlington, VA · 2024

    To foster freedom of speech, a competitive media and communications industry, and excellence in journalism

  • $1,000

    Young America'S Foundation · Reston, VA · 2024

    Ensure 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

  • $1,000

    Capital Research Center · Washington, DC · 2023

    To 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

  • $1,000

    Heritage Foundation · Washington, DC · 2023

    Formulates and promotes conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional american values and a strong defense

  • $1,000

    The Media Institute · Arlington, VA · 2023

    To foster freedom of speech, a competitive media and communications industry, and excellence in journalism

  • $1,000

    Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative · Cheyenne, WY · 2023

    Raise awareness and fund breast cancer programs in wyoming

  • $1,000

    Young America'S Foundation · Reston, VA · 2023

    Ensure 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

  • $1,000

    Capital Research Center · Washington, DC · 2022

    To 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

  • $1,000

    The Media Institute · Arlington, VA · 2022

    To foster freedom of speech, a competitive media and communications industry, and excellence in journalism

  • $1,000

    University of Minnesota-Duluth · Duluth, MN · 2022

    Integrates liberal education, research, creative activity, and public engagement and prepares students to thrive as lifelong learners and globally engaged citizens

  • $1,000

    University of Northern Colorado · Greeley, CO · 2022

    Promotes transformative education that infuses, supports and values reciprocal public engagement throughout their academic enterprise.

  • $1,000

    Young America'S Foundation · Reston, VA · 2022

    Ensure 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

  • $500

    Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom · Cheyenne, WY · 2023

    Develops an understanding of wyoming's vast resources where students become informed citizens, capable of serving as stewards for wyoming's future

  • $500

    Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom · Cheyenne, WY · 2022

    Develops an understanding of wyoming's vast resources where students become informed citizens, capable of serving as stewards for wyoming's future

  • $500

    Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative · Cheyenne, WY · 2022

    Raise awareness and fund breast cancer programs in wyoming

  • $300

    Accuracy in Media · Derwood, MD · 2024

    To monitor the accuracy of news reporting activities by the media, promote accuracy, fairness and balance in news reporting

  • $300

    Media Research Center · Reston, VA · 2024

    Bring balance to the news media

  • $300

    Media Research Center · Reston, VA · 2023

    Bring balance to the news media

  • $300

    Media Research Center · Reston, VA · 2022

    Bring balance to the news media

  • $200

    Accuracy in Media · Derwood, MD · 2023

    To monitor the accuracy of news reporting activities by the media, promote accuracy, fairness and balance in news reporting

  • $100

    Teaching American Citizenship To Teenagers Fund · East Petersburg, PA · 2022

    Reach and teach the fundamental facts, principles and values of the constitutional republic created by the founders of the united states of america

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