The Mead Lake Foundation
Historical FunderBuffalo, Wyoming · EIN 76-0426664 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $40,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KYLE HENDRICKSON |
|---|---|
| Address | PO DRAWER 5059, SHERIDAN WY 82801 |
| Phone | 3076727444 |
| KYLE@LONABAUGH.COM | |
| Form and materials | FORMAL LETTER ADDRESSED TO BOARD AND SENT VIA US MAIL |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | RESTRICTIONS AND/OR LIMITATIONS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE FOUNDATION. |
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
0% of grants went outside Wyoming.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Community Land Trust | Sheridan, WY | Support land trust | $65,000 |
| Advocacy and Resource Center | Sheridan, WY | Support victims of violence | $40,000 |
| Wyoming Childrens Society | Cheyenne, WY | Support adoption agency | $40,000 |
| Sage Community Arts | Sheridan, WY | Support artists and the arts | $25,000 |
| Our Camp | Story, WY | To support disabled youth | $20,250 |
| Climb Wyoming | Gillette, WY | Support job training | $20,000 |
| Bought Beautifully | Sheridan, WY | Support opportunites for third world | $5,000 |
| Dog and Cat Shelter | Sheridan, WY | Support animal shelter | $5,000 |
| Rooted in Wyoming | Sheridan, WY | Support local food group | $5,000 |
| Sheridan Community Founation | Sheridan, WY | To support community | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $230,250 | 10 |
| 2024 | $217,013 | 15 |
| 2023 | $152,001 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641259349103104
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0426664
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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