Also known as: Sams Foundation of Wyoming
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 830309453) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, Lightner Sams Foundation of Wyoming reported 51 grants totaling $397,000 to 51 organizations across 12 states and territories, most often for general operating support. Its largest reported grant was $53,000 to Lander Community Foundation.
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| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Lander Community Foundation | LANDER, WY | $53,000 |
| Fayette Alliance Foundation Inc | LEXINGTON, KY | $25,000 |
| Kentucky Horse Park Foundation | LEXINGTON, KY | $25,000 |
| Access Fund | BOULDER, CO | $20,000 |
| University of Kentucky Markey Cancer | LEXINGTON, KY | $20,000 |
| Wake Forest University | WINSTONSALEM, NC | $20,000 |
| American Safe Climbing Association | BOULDER, CO | $15,000 |
| ST Jude's Childrens Research | MEMPHIS, TN | $15,000 |
| Equine Land Conservation Resource | LEXINGTON, KY | $14,000 |
| Central Kentucky Riding for Hope | LEXINGTON, KY | $12,000 |
| Brooke USA Inc | LEXINGTON, KY | $10,000 |
| Camille Players Inc | BROWNSVILLE, TX | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson HOL | JACKSON, WY | $10,000 |
| Jackson Hole Therapeutic Riding Association | TETON VILLAGE, WY | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse International REL | BOONE, NC | $10,000 |
| Sanders Brown Center on the Aging | LEXINGTON, KY | $10,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers | STATEN ISLAND, NY | $10,000 |
| The Shelter for Abused Women | NAPLES, FL | $8,000 |
| Casa of Lexington Inc | LEXINGTON, KY | $5,000 |
| Friends of the HOT Springs State | THERMOPOLIS, WY | $5,000 |
| Friends of Togo LES Amis DU Togo Incorporated | SILVER SPRING, MD | $5,000 |
| Grand Teton Music Festival | TETON VILLAGE, WY | $5,000 |
| Greenhouse 17 Inc | LEXINGTON, KY | $5,000 |
| Leadership Wyoming | CASPER, WY | $5,000 |
| Lexington Humane Society | LEXINGTON, KY | $5,000 |
| National Museum of Wildlife Art | JACKSON, WY | $5,000 |
| United States Pony Club | LEXINGTON, KY | $5,000 |
| University of Wyoming Foundation | LARAMIE, WY | $5,000 |
| HOT Springs County Search & Rescue | THERMOPOLIS, WY | $3,000 |
| Lemhi County Historical Society and | SALMON, ID | $3,000 |
| Masterson Equestrian Trust | LEXINGTON, KY | $3,000 |
| Naples Therapeutic Riding Center | NAPLES, FL | $3,000 |
| Animal Adoption Center | JACKSON, WY | $2,500 |
| Compassion and Choices | LITTLETON, CO | $2,500 |
| Friends of HOT Springs County Museu | THERMOPOLIS, WY | $2,500 |
| Friends of South Pass | SOUTH PASS CITY, WY | $2,500 |
| Grand Co School District | MOAB, UT | $2,500 |
| HOT City Outdoor Alliance | THERMOPOLIS, WY | $2,500 |
| Lander PET Connection Inc | LANDER, WY | $2,500 |
| Thermopolis Trout Unlimited | THERMOPOLIS, WY | $2,500 |
| Wind River Ultural Centers Foundati | LANDER, WY | $2,500 |
| Wyoming Dinosaur Center | THERMOPOLIS, WY | $2,500 |
| Ducks Unlimited | MEMPHIS, TN | $2,000 |
| HOT Springs County Senior Citizens | THERMOPOLIS, WY | $2,000 |
| Kentucky Equine Humane Center | NICHOLASVILLE, KY | $2,000 |
| Snake River Fund | JACKSON, WY | $2,000 |
| Bluegrass Land Conservancy | LEXINGTON, KY | $1,000 |
| END Well Foundation | HEALDSBURG, CA | $1,000 |
| Lander Presents Inc | LANDER, WY | $1,000 |
| Old Friends Inc | GEORGETOWN, KY | $1,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
