James D & Bess S Polis Foundation
Private foundation · Laramie, WY · EIN 65-6016835 · reported 2023–2025
23grants reported
$5,000median award
$5,000lower quartile
$2,500smallest grant
$140Ktotal paid
2states reached
3years giving
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 3 of its 23 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $15K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Climb Wyoming EDUCATIONAL | Cheyenne, WY | $12,500 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Yorktown Heights, NY | $12,500 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Yorktown Heights, NY | $10,000 |
| Saint Paul's Newman Center RELIGIOUS | Laramie, WY | $10,000 |
| Climb Wyoming EDUCATIONAL | Cheyenne, WY | $10,000 |
| ST Paul's Newman Center | Laramie, WY | $5,000 |
| Climb Wyoming SINGLE MOTHER TRAING & SUPPORT | Cheyenne, WY | $5,000 |
| Downtown Clinic | Laramie, WY | $5,000 |
| Laramie Interfaith | Laramie, WY | $5,000 |
| Saint Joseph's Children's Home | Torrington, WY | $5,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind TRAINING FOR GUIDE DOGS | Yorktown Heights, NY | $5,000 |
| ST Joseph's Children's Home | Torrington, WY | $5,000 |
| ST Paul Newman Center RELIGIOUS | Laramie, WY | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Good Samaritan | Laramie, WY | $5,000 |
| Laramie Connection | Laramie, WY | $5,000 |
| Downtown Clinic | Laramie, WY | $5,000 |
| Downtown Clinic | Laramie, WY | $5,000 |
| ST Joseph's Children's Home | Torrington, WY | $5,000 |
| Laramie Interfaith | Laramie, WY | $5,000 |
| Laramie Connections | Laramie, WY | $5,000 |
| Epson Center | Laramie, WY | $5,000 |
| Eppson Center for Seniors | Laramie, WY | $2,500 |
| Laramie Connections | Laramie, WY | $2,500 |
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