The Tyrone Heritage Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Tyrone Heritage Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 29 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.6 million
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$12.1 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
39% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 25 | $12.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 21 | $12.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 29 | $12.1 million |
How to apply
The Tyrone Heritage Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Tyrone Heritage Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 25 | $1.4 million |
| Oregon | 1 | $75,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $60,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rescue Mission Alliance | RMA Vocational Construction Program | $250,000 |
| Chayah Ministries International Inc | General & Unrestricted | $148,000 |
| Westmont College | CATLab AI Program Proposal | $100,000 |
| James Storehouse Incorporated | Funds to purchase new shoes for the Back to School Bash | $75,000 |
| Mission Increase | Ventura Mission Increase Proposal | $75,000 |
| Two Trees Community Inc | Building Fund for new church building at 117 N Ventura Ave | $75,000 |
| Two Trees Community Inc | To operate an After School Mentoring Program for Westside youth led by westside COC | $75,000 |
| Ventura Global Health Project | Dr. Wally Baker Proposal - Kenya Pediatric Unit | $75,000 |
| River Community Church Ventura Inc | Tender Life Maternity Home Wish List | $61,000 |
| Ancoratn | Proposal items from Laurel Fisher (excluding the theater room) | $60,000 |
| Clean International Inc | Heather Baker proposal fund | $60,000 |
| Forever Found | Freedom Ranch fund | $50,000 |
| Rescue Mission Alliance | Lighthouse for Women and Children proposal | $50,000 |
| Two Trees Community Inc | Westside Community Outreach Center - Mental health services for teens, client support for homeless intervention | $50,000 |
| Two Trees Community Inc | Westside Christmas Event - Gifts for families | $50,000 |
| Ventura Missionary Church | Royal Family Kids Camp | $50,000 |
| City Center Transitional Living Inc | City Center Wish List - Funds to Install Heating & Air units in building #1 and cleansing stream workbook & retreat | $42,000 |
| Two Trees Community Inc | Two Trees Community Outreach Center - Back to school event | $40,000 |
| Health Care Foundation for Ventura County | Funds to purchase trauma simulator | $25,000 |
| Teen Challenge of Southern California | To support the Ventura Teen Challenge location - Plumbing Proposal | $25,000 |
| The Officers Christian Fellowship of the United St | Spring Canyon staff duplex renovation proposal | $25,000 |
| Veterans Voice of America Inc | Marc McCabe Proposal Fund | $25,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans California Rehabilitati | Ventura Veterans Center and Oxnard Family Circle veterans family room | $20,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation of Central Coast and Southe | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Two Trees Community Inc | Jesus Club countywide project and Send Youth event | $15,000 |
| La Mision Ministries | Tijuana ministry Canyon community education materials, school lunch program, and despensas | $10,000 |
| Life Centers of Ventura County | Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) expansion and outreach initiative | $10,000 |
| Achieve Goals | For Meter - G2009 team proposal fund | $5,000 |
| Expression Ministries Inc | Van Repair Expenses Fund | $4,600 |
Officers and trustees
- Joe Ethan Boomer Butler
- Joseph Mark Ellison
- Matthew O M Ellison
- Debra S Hill
- Sandra D Sponseller
Questions people ask
Does The Tyrone Heritage Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Tyrone Heritage Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Tyrone Heritage Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joe Ethan Boomer Butler (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas), Joseph Mark Ellison (Dir), Matthew O M Ellison (Dir) and Debra S Hill (Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Tyrone Heritage Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, housing and homelessness and education.