Gertrude Kamps Memorial Foundation
Historical FunderBillings, Montana · EIN 83-6024918 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | PHIL HINDS CHAIRMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 40, CASPER WY 82602 |
| Phone | 3075777755 |
| Form and materials | NO FORMAL APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. LETTERS SHOULD SPECIFY AMOUNT BEING REQUESTED AND CONTAIN SUFFICIENT SUPPPORTING MATERIALS TO EXPLAIN PURPOSE FOR WHICH FUNDS WILL BE USED. |
| Deadlines | THE BOARD MEETS IN SEPT. OF EACH YEAR. REQUESTS SHOULD BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THAT MEETING |
| Restrictions | SEE ATTACHED |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
95% of grants went outside Montana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch | Billings, MT | To further charitable | $15,000 |
| St Joseph's Childrens Home | Torrington, WY | To further charitable | $15,000 |
| The Holy Cross Center | Casper, WY | To further charitable | $12,000 |
| Youth Crisis Center | Casper, WY | To further charitable | $10,000 |
| Interfaith of Casper | Casper, WY | To further charitable | $10,000 |
| Jasons Friends Foundation Inc | Casper, WY | To further charitable | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming | Casper, WY | To further charitable | $10,000 |
| Mercer House | Casper, WY | To further charitable | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Intermountain Area | Salt Lake City, UT | To further charitable | $9,500 |
| True Care Women's Resource Center | Casper, WY | To further charitable | $5,000 |
| Gear Up Wyoming | Casper, WY | To further charitable | $5,000 |
| The Shack | Greybull, WY | To further charitable | $5,000 |
| Wyoming Food for Thought Project | Casper, WY | To further charitable | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Douglas | Douglas, WY | To further charitable | $5,000 |
| Camp Hope | Casper, WY | To further charitable | $5,000 |
| Casper Housing Authority Cares | Casper, WY | To further charitable | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Denver | Denver, CO | To further charitable | $5,000 |
| Central Wyoming Hospice | Casper, WY | To further charitable | $4,000 |
| Climb Wyoming | Cheyenne, WY | To further charitable | $2,500 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation Wyoming | Casper, WY | To further charitable | $2,000 |
| Casper Vision Center | Casper, WY | To further charitable | $386 |
| Eyemart Express | Farmers Branch, TX | To further charitable | $350 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $150,736 | 22 |
| 2023 | $150,773 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502839349100815
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-6024918
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.