Truecos Foundation
Historical FunderCasper, Wyoming · EIN 46-6471942 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$605K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | H A TRUE III DAVID L TRUE |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2360, CASPER WY 82602 |
| Phone | 3072379301 |
| Form and materials | IN WRITING WITH SUFFICIENT INFORMATION INCLUDED TO SUPPORT THAT THE APPLICANT MEETS RESTRICTIONS SET OUT IN (D) BELOW, ALSO SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE I FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO UTILIZE INCOME AND SUCH PORTIONS OF THE PRINCIPAL AS THE TRUSTEES DEEM APPROPRIATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE INCLUDING, FOR THESE PURPOSES, THE MAKING OF DISTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE CODE. |
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
73% of grants went outside Wyoming.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadership Wyoming | Casper, WY | Inspire wyoming's leaders through exploration and connnection | $250,000 |
| United Way of Natrona County | Casper, WY | Improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community | $173,375 |
| Mountain States Legal Foundation | Lakewood, CO | Provide high-quality, effective legal representation for those who share their commitment to fight for the right to own and use property,… | $100,000 |
| University of Wyoming Foundation | Laramie, WY | To raise, manage, and invest private support | $19,500 |
| Casper College Foundation | Casper, WY | To enhance the educational opportunities and environment at casper | $12,000 |
| Cowboy Joe Club Inc | Laramie, WY | Advance athletics at the university of wyoming in all its accredited undertakings, functions and programs by providing financial support to… | $10,000 |
| Western Stock Show Association | Denver, CO | Education of livestock production, development of youth, and educating the general public | $6,200 |
| American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research | Washington, DC | Conducts original research on the world economy, u.s. foreign policy and international security and domestic political and social issues | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Tampa, FL | Provide the highest quality care to children with neuromusculoskeletal conditions, burn injuries and other special healthcare needs within… | $4,000 |
| Gillette College Foundation | Gillette, WY | Enhance the offerings and operations of the gillete campus, provide funding for specific projects that support the gillette campus… | $3,000 |
| Midland University | Fremont, NE | Inspires people to learn and lead in the world with purpose. they are a liberal arts college affiliated with the evangelical lutheran… | $3,000 |
| Montana State University Foundation Inc | Bozeman, MT | Cultivate lifelong relationships and secure private support to advance montana state university | $3,000 |
| The Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Denver Inc | Denver, CO | To create, find, and support programs that directly improve the health and wellbeing of children, ronald mcdonald house is the catalyst to… | $3,000 |
| University of North Dakota | Grand Forks, ND | To provide exceptional educational experiences that enrich the lives of north dakotans and the global community through excellence in… | $3,000 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | Aurora, CO | To educate and engage with the community on the hospital's behalf, to fundraise for the hospital and to steward funds raised for children… | $2,000 |
| Black Hills State University | Spearfish, SD | 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 | Dedicated to excellence in education, scholarship, and community engagement achieved through rigorous academic experiences, active learning… | $1,500 |
| South Dakota State University | Brookings, SD | Offers a rich academic experience through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement… | $1,500 |
| Capital Research Center | Washington, DC | To promote a better understanding of charity and philanthropy, to support the principles of individual liberty, a free market economy and… | $1,000 |
| The Media Institute | Arlington, VA | To foster freedom of speech, a competitive media and communications industry, and excellence in journalism | $1,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | Reston, VA | Ensure that increasing numbers of young americans understand and are inspired by the ideas of individual freedom, a strong national… | $1,000 |
| Accuracy in Media | Derwood, MD | 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 | Bring balance to the news media | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $605,175 | 23 |
| 2023 | $405,076 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349100439
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-6471942
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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