The Free Lunch Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 06-1482552
Foundation Overview
Based in Jackson, WY, The Free Lunch Foundation has awarded 176 grants totaling $1,037,626 to organizations in Virginia, Wyoming and 16 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $99,400, with a median award of $1,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 13 recipients (46%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 38% in Wyoming and funding distributed across 18 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Wyoming, funding concentrates in Jackson (79%), Jackson Hole (14%), Laramie (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 48% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (50%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Free Lunch Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Bird Conservancy | $16,500 | The Plains, VA, US | General | 2024 |
| Coalition For Liberty | $2,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | General | 2024 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson Hole | $2,700 | Jackson, WY, US | Generalgeneral | 2024 |
| Cornell University Lab Of Ornithology | $1,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | General | 2024 |
| Dancer's Workshop Of Jackson Hole | $1,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2024 |
| First In Family | $7,500 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2024 |
| G&g Overend Scholarship Fund | $500 | Casper, WY, US | General | 2024 |
| Hole Food Rescue | $10,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2024 |
| Mayo Clinic Foundation | $1,000 | Rochester, MN, US | General | 2024 |
| National Museum Of Wildlife Art | $3,500 | Jackson Hole, WY, US | General | 2024 |
| Off Square Theatre | $1,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2024 |
| Provincetown Ma Lions Club | $150 | Provincetown, MA, US | General | 2024 |
| State Of Immaculate Heart Of Mary | $500 | Malvern, PA, US | General | 2024 |
| Carol And George Overend Scholarship Fund | $500 | Atlanta, GA, US | General | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson Hole | $16,200 | Jackson, WY, US | Generalgeneral | 2023 |
| Cornell University Lab Of Ornithology | $5,740 | Ithaca, NY, US | General | 2023 |
| Dancer's Workshop Of Jackson Hole | $1,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2023 |
| Jackson Hole High School Ski Team | $250 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2023 |
| National Museum Of Wildlife Art | $6,500 | Jackson Hole, WY, US | General | 2023 |
| Off Square Theatre | $1,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2023 |
| Teton Literacy Center | $250 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2023 |
| American Bird Conservancy | $20,000 | The Plains, VA, US | General | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson Hole | $3,700 | Jackson, WY, US | Generalgeneral | 2022 |
| Cornell University Lab Of Ornithology | $1,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Dancer's Workshop Of Jackson Hole | $1,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2022 |
| Little Parker Project | $500 | Park City, UT, US | General | 2022 |
| Manhattan Institute | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Mayo Clinic Foundation | $1,000 | Rochester, MN, US | General | 2022 |
| Off Square Theatre | $2,500 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2022 |
| Outer Cape Health Foundation | $500 | Boston, MA, US | General | 2022 |
| Pilgrim Monument Museum | $500 | Provincetown, MA, US | General | 2022 |
| Ron Burton Training Village | $25,000 | Hubbardston, MA, US | General | 2022 |
| Ruffed Grouse Society | $1,000 | Coraopolis, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| St John's Hospital Foundation | $500 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2022 |
| Teton Sheriff's Auxillary | $500 | Jackson, WY, US | To Support The Teton County Police | 2022 |
| Turning Point Usa | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| Vista 360 Afghan Fund | $1,000 | Jackson Hole, WY, US | General | 2022 |
| Wichita Collegiate School | $22,000 | Wichita, KS, US | General | 2022 |
| American Bird Conservancy | $20,000 | The Plains, VA, US | General | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson Hole | $3,700 | Jackson, WY, US | Generalgeneral | 2022 |
| Cornell University Lab Of Ornithology | $1,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Dancer's Workshop Of Jackson Hole | $1,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2022 |
| Little Parker Project | $500 | Park City, UT, US | General | 2022 |
| Manhattan Institute | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Mayo Clinic Foundation | $1,000 | Rochester, MN, US | General | 2022 |
| Off Square Theatre | $2,500 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2022 |
| Outer Cape Health Foundation | $500 | Boston, MA, US | General | 2022 |
| Pilgrim Monument Museum | $500 | Provincetown, MA, US | General | 2022 |
| Ron Burton Training Village | $25,000 | Hubbardston, MA, US | General | 2022 |
| Ruffed Grouse Society | $1,000 | Coraopolis, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| St John's Hospital Foundation | $500 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2022 |
| Teton Sheriff's Auxillary | $500 | Jackson, WY, US | To Support The Teton County Police | 2022 |
| Turning Point Usa | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| Vista 360 Afghan Fund | $1,000 | Jackson Hole, WY, US | General | 2022 |
| Wichita Collegiate School | $22,000 | Wichita, KS, US | General | 2022 |
| American Bird Conservancy | $20,000 | The Plains, VA, US | General | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson Hole | $3,700 | Jackson, WY, US | Generalgeneral | 2022 |
| Cornell University Lab Of Ornithology | $1,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Dancer's Workshop Of Jackson Hole | $1,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2022 |
| Little Parker Project | $500 | Park City, UT, US | General | 2022 |
| Manhattan Institute | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Mayo Clinic Foundation | $1,000 | Rochester, MN, US | General | 2022 |
| Off Square Theatre | $2,500 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2022 |
| Outer Cape Health Foundation | $500 | Boston, MA, US | General | 2022 |
| Pilgrim Monument Museum | $500 | Provincetown, MA, US | General | 2022 |
| Ron Burton Training Village | $25,000 | Hubbardston, MA, US | General | 2022 |
| Ruffed Grouse Society | $1,000 | Coraopolis, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| St John's Hospital Foundation | $500 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2022 |
| Teton Sheriff's Auxillary | $500 | Jackson, WY, US | To Support The Teton County Police | 2022 |
| Turning Point Usa | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| Vista 360 Afghan Fund | $1,000 | Jackson Hole, WY, US | General | 2022 |
| Wichita Collegiate School | $22,000 | Wichita, KS, US | General | 2022 |
| Ace Scholarships | $30,000 | Denver, CO, US | General | 2021 |
| American Bird Conservancy | $40,000 | The Plains, VA, US | General | 2021 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson Hole | $3,200 | Jackson, WY, US | Generalgeneral | 2021 |
| Dancer's Workshop Of Jackson Hole | $1,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2021 |
| Friends Of Herring River | $1,000 | South Wellfleet, MA, US | General | 2021 |
| Harvard Business School | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General | 2021 |
| Jackson Hole Jewish Communities | $250 | Jackson, WY, US | To Support The Jewish Community | 2021 |
| Judicial Watch | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2021 |
| Mount Vernon | $2,500 | Mt Vernon, VA, US | General | 2021 |
| National Museum Of Wildlife Art | $3,000 | Jackson Hole, WY, US | General | 2021 |
| Northern Va Community College | $3,106 | Annadale, VA, US | To Provide Support To College Youth | 2021 |
| Off Square Theatre | $1,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2021 |
| Ron Burton Training Village | $15,000 | Hubbardston, MA, US | General | 2021 |
| Ruffed Grouse Society | $1,000 | Coraopolis, PA, US | General | 2021 |
| Sedona International Film Festival | $500 | Sedona, AZ, US | General | 2021 |
| Teton Literacy Center | $600 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2021 |
| Teton Sheriff's Auxillary | $1,000 | Jackson, WY, US | To Support The Teton County Police | 2021 |
| Teton Youth And Family Services | $1,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2021 |
| The Everglades Trust | $1,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General | 2021 |
| Truro Conservation Trust | $5,000 | Truro, MA, US | General | 2021 |
| Ace Scholarships | $30,000 | Denver, CO, US | General | 2020 |
| American Bird Conservancy | $98,500 | The Plains, VA, US | General | 2020 |
| American Legion Post 43 | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2020 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson Hole | $5,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Generalgeneral | 2020 |
| Dancer's Workshop Of Jackson Hole | $1,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2020 |
| Jackson Hole High School Ski Team | $300 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2020 |
| Mass Audubon Society | $2,500 | Lincoln, MA, US | General | 2020 |
| Mount Vernon | $5,000 | Mt Vernon, VA, US | General | 2020 |
| National Museum Of Wildlife Art | $3,000 | Jackson Hole, WY, US | General | 2020 |
| Off Square Theatre | $3,150 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2020 |
| Provincetown Tennessee Williams Festival | $3,000 | Provincetown, MA, US | General | 2020 |
| Ron Burton Training Village | $25,000 | Hubbardston, MA, US | General | 2020 |
| Sedona International Film Festival | $1,000 | Sedona, AZ, US | General | 2020 |
| University Of Wy Foundation | $7,200 | Laramie, WY, US | General | 2020 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $99,400 | Watertown, MA, US | General | 2018 |
| Animal Humane Association | $250 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2018 |
| Ballet Of Wichita | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | General | 2018 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson Hole | $32,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Generalgeneral | 2018 |
| Dancer's Workshop Of Jackson Hole | $1,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2018 |
| Enough Is Enough | $1,000 | Kelly, WY, US | General | 2018 |
| Friends Of Herring River | $500 | South Wellfleet, MA, US | General | 2018 |
| Global Arts Corps | $500 | New York, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance | $20,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2018 |
| Judicial Watch | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2018 |
| Mass Audubon Society | $1,600 | Lincoln, MA, US | General | 2018 |
| National Museum Of Wildlife Art | $3,000 | Jackson Hole, WY, US | General | 2018 |
| Off Square Theatre | $6,800 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2018 |
| Park City Education Foundation | $5,000 | Park City, UT, US | General | 2018 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation | $1,000 | Missoula, MT, US | General | 2018 |
| Ron Burton Training Village | $10,000 | Hubbardston, MA, US | General | 2018 |
| Tennessee Williams Festival | $5,000 | Provincetown, MA, US | General | 2018 |
| Teton Raptor Center | $1,000 | Wilson, WY, US | General | 2018 |
| The Everglades Trust | $1,500 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General | 2018 |
| Tom Giddings Memorial Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | General | 2018 |
| Unicef | $500 | Boston, MA, US | General | 2018 |
| Wichita Collegiate School | $250 | Wichita, KS, US | General | 2018 |
| American Bird Conservancy | $10,000 | The Plains, VA, US | General | 2017 |
| American Lung Association | $100 | Tallahassee, FL, US | General | 2017 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson Hole | $17,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Generalgeneral | 2017 |
| Cornell University Lab Of Ornithology | $1,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | General | 2017 |
| Dancer's Workshop Of Jackson Hole | $1,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2017 |
| Friends Of Herring River | $1,000 | South Wellfleet, MA, US | General | 2017 |
| Hoffman Institute Foundation | $500 | San Rafael, CA, US | General | 2017 |
| Holy Cross College | $1,000 | Notre Dame, IN, US | General | 2017 |
| Home For Little Wanderers | $500 | Boston, MA, US | General | 2017 |
| Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance | $5,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2017 |
| Judicial Watch | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2017 |
| Mass Audubon Society | $6,600 | Lincoln, MA, US | General | 2017 |
| Mount Vernon | $5,000 | Mt Vernon, VA, US | General | 2017 |
| National Gallery | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2017 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | $1,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General | 2017 |
| No One Left Behind | $2,500 | Merrifield, VA, US | General | 2017 |
| Off Square Theatre | $1,300 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2017 |
| Park City Education Foundation | $10,000 | Park City, UT, US | General | 2017 |
| Red Cedar Church | $5,000 | Rice Lake, WI, US | General | 2017 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation | $300 | Missoula, MT, US | General | 2017 |
| Ron Burton Training Village | $20,000 | Hubbardston, MA, US | General | 2017 |
| Sedona International Film Festival | $250 | Sedona, AZ, US | General | 2017 |
| Tennessee Williams Festival | $6,500 | Provincetown, MA, US | General | 2017 |
| Teton Literacy Center | $1,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2017 |
| Truro Conservation Trust | $15,000 | Truro, MA, US | General | 2017 |
| Wichita Collegiate School | $250 | Wichita, KS, US | General | 2017 |
| American Bird Conservancy | $20,000 | The Plains, VA, US | General | 2016 |
| Center For The Arts | $1,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2016 |
| Community Entry Services | $850 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2016 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson Hole | $15,500 | Jackson, WY, US | Generalgeneral | 2016 |
| Cornell University Lab Of Ornithology | $2,500 | Ithaca, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| Dancer's Workshop Of Jackson Hole | $2,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2016 |
| Global Arts Corps | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| Harvard Business School | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General | 2016 |
| Institute For Humane Studies | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General | 2016 |
| Judicial Watch | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2016 |
| Mary Koch Arts Center | $1,000 | Wichita, KS, US | General | 2016 |
| National Museum Of Wildlife Art | $3,000 | Jackson Hole, WY, US | General | 2016 |
| Off Square Theatre | $2,400 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2016 |
| Park City Education Foundation | $10,000 | Park City, UT, US | General | 2016 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation | $300 | Missoula, MT, US | General | 2016 |
| Sedona International Film Festival | $130 | Sedona, AZ, US | General | 2016 |
| Sisters Of Ihm | $500 | Scranton, PA, US | General | 2016 |
| Slow Food Usa Inc | $50 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2016 |
| Tennessee Williams Festival | $6,000 | Provincetown, MA, US | General | 2016 |
| Teton Youth And Family Services | $2,500 | Jackson, WY, US | General | 2016 |
| University Of Wy Foundation | $10,000 | Laramie, WY, US | General | 2016 |
| Wellfleet Audubon | $6,600 | South Wellfleet, MA, US | General | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 06-1482552 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 11450 Jackson, WY 83002-1450 |
Key People (2)
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| Trustee | David Walsh |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Jade Walsh |
Forms 990-PF
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