WONDER INSTITUTE

JACKSON, WY, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
65-1315226
Regional Funder
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JACKSON, WY, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
65-1315226
Regional Funder

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Est.

2007

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Wonder Institute is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Wyoming and Idaho. With a total of $23.6K in grants paid to 22 grantees in 2023, the institute operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Wonder Institute can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

We empower leaders by providing vital community spaces and innovative programming.
Total Funding Given

$23.6K

2023
Grantees funded
22
Multi-year grantees
64%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$13.9K
G
Gary Silberberg
Board Member
B
Broughton Coburn
Board Member
J
Jim Rooks
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WONDER INSTITUTE?
No. WONDER INSTITUTE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WONDER INSTITUTE give?
WONDER INSTITUTE primarily gives to organizations located in Wyoming and Idaho. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WONDER INSTITUTE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WONDER INSTITUTE fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WONDER INSTITUTE make each year?
In 2023, WONDER INSTITUTE awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $24 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WONDER INSTITUTE fund recently?
In 2024, WONDER INSTITUTE awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include DANCERS WORKSHOP, GRAND TETON MUSIC FESTIVAL INC, and TETON ARTLAB. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WONDER INSTITUTE?
WONDER INSTITUTE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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