Witzel Family Foundation
Historical FunderSheridan, Wyoming · EIN 26-3239496 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $9,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WITZEL FAMILY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 S TSCHIRGI ST, SHERIDAN WY 82801 |
| Phone | 3077517723 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT WWW.WITZELFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER MEANS OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS FROM SHERIDAN COUNTY, WYOMING WHO ATTEND ACCREDITED UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES, VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS, AND WELL ESTABLISHED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OFFERING POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IDENTIFIED BY THE FOUNDER, SARAH E. WITZEL, AND BY THE DIRECTORS, WITH SPECIAL CONSIDERATION TO AND PREFERENCE TO (BUT NOT RESTRICTED TO) ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS, AND STUDENTS WHO PURSUE INTERESTS IN MUSIC EDUCATION. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Episcopal Church | Sheridan, WY | Music programs | $12,721 |
| Sheridan High School | Sheridan, WY | Music instruments for high school | $9,000 |
| Sheridan College Foundation | Sheridan, WY | Music camp, community performances | $8,000 |
| Wyo Theater Inc | Sheridan, WY | Children series music presentation | $1,000 |
| The Brinton Museum | Big Horn, WY | Music | $1,000 |
| Sheridan Arts Council | Sheridan, WY | Music | $500 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($141,953). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $174,174 | 7 |
| 2024 | $170,400 | 6 |
| 2023 | $176,800 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349105037
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3239496
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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