The Sam R Ratcliff Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderGillette, Wyoming · EIN 41-2094781 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$129K
Organizations funded0
Typical grantUnknown
Total assets$2.1M
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PATSY L LARSON |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2306, GILLETTE WY 827172306 |
| Phone | 3076828334 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITTEN FORM. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 1ST EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | MUST BE A RESIDENT OF THE COUNTIES WHICH QUALIFY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AT LEAST 1 YEAR PRIOR TO FILING THE APPLICATION FOR AID OR BE A GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOLS IN THOSE COUNTIES. AMOUNTS ARE TO BE USED FOR TUITION, TEXTBOOKS, INSTRUMENTS, TOOLS OR OTHER AIDS TO ENABLE APPLICANT TO ATTEND A VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OR TRADE SCHOOL. AID IS TO BE GRANTED ON THE BASIS OF NEED AND WORTHINESS AS ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
No grants to organizations were itemized on this return.
The return also lists 62 grants to individuals ($128,875). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $128,875 | 62 |
| 2024 | $153,246 | 70 |
| 2023 | $56,672 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621389349101007
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-2094781
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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