Tykeson Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Tykeson Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Ovando, Montana. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.6 million in 85 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.6 million
- Number of grants85
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$119 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.1 million the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.1 million | 72 | $113 million |
| 2024 | $5.6 million | 85 | $119 million |
How to apply
Tykeson Family Charitable Trust 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 Tykeson Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 28 | $3.2 million |
| Montana | 21 | $2.0 million |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $250,000 |
| California | 12 | $121,900 |
| New York | 5 | $23,100 |
| Colorado | 10 | $11,100 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $10,500 |
| Arizona | 2 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Children | National chapter | $500,000 |
| University of Oregon Foundation | Pathway oregon and ducks rise student success | $500,000 |
| Providence Montana Health Foundation | Capital campaign | $260,000 |
| Deschutes Public Library Foundation | Capital campaign | $250,000 |
| High Desert Museum | Expansion and renovation | $250,000 |
| Missoula Family YMCA | Capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Montana Children's Foundation | Shodair children's hospital | $250,000 |
| Mountain Home | Capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Partners Hope Foundation | Capital campaign for hospice house | $250,000 |
| The Lenfest Institute for Journalism | Eugene/springfield location capital campaign | $250,000 |
| University of Montana | Wildlife biology program | $250,000 |
| Partners in Care | General fund | $200,000 |
| University of Oregon Foundation | Oregon bach festival building fund | $200,000 |
| Friends of Missoula Parks | General fund | $188,312 |
| Connected Lane County | General fund | $150,000 |
| Innovation Law Lab | General fund | $150,000 |
| KLCC Public Radio Foundation | General fund | $125,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine of Lane County | General fund | $125,000 |
| Garden City Harvest | Farm to school and youth development programs | $100,000 |
| Relief Nursery Inc | Program expansion | $100,000 |
| Stand for Children | Early literacy success initiative | $100,000 |
| United Way of Lane County | Building challenge & early childhood hub in rural lane county | $100,000 |
| University of Oregon Foundation | Jordan schnitzer museum of arts' art heals | $89,211 |
| Conejo Valley Senior Concerns | Capacity building fund | $70,000 |
| Bags of Love Inc | General fund | $58,800 |
| Eugene Family YMCA | General fund | $50,000 |
| Fanconi Anemia Research Fund | General fund | $50,000 |
| Medical Teams International | Mobile dental clinics program | $50,000 |
| Missoula Community Foundation | General fund | $50,000 |
| Ohsu Foundation | Dr. Bourdette's work on ms | $50,000 |
| Serenity Lane | General fund | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Children | Capacity building fund | $45,000 |
| Arts Missoula Cultural Council | General fund | $30,000 |
| Eugene Ballet Company | General fund | $25,000 |
| Missoula Creative Writing Collaborative | General fund | $24,100 |
| Casa Pacifica Centers for Children & Families | General fund | $15,000 |
| Foodshare Inc | General fund | $15,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General fund | $10,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Richland County | General fund | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Children | Missoula chapter | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy C Tykeson
- Ellen P Tykeson
- Eric D Tykeson
Questions people ask
Does Tykeson Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tykeson Family Charitable Trust give?
$5.6 million in tax year 2024, across 85 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Tykeson Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Amy C Tykeson (Trustee), Ellen P Tykeson (Trustee) and Eric D Tykeson (Trustee).
What does Tykeson Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.