Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial
Accepts applications
Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial is a private foundation in Sheridan, Wyoming. In tax year 2023 it gave $285,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$285,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2023 was down from $297,500 the year before.
0% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $302,000 | 25 | $7.0 million |
| 2022 | $297,500 | 25 | $5.4 million |
| 2023 | $285,000 | 23 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Surrena Memorial Fund PO Box 603, Sheridan, WY 82801 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (307) 752-6855 |
| What to submit | Written application |
| Restrictions | Charitable, religious, scientific, & educational purposes in the U.S. |
What Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 23 | $285,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Center | General operations | $35,000 |
| Children's Center - Buffalo | General operations | $35,000 |
| Genesis Foundation | General operations | $25,000 |
| Johnson County YMCA | General operations | $20,000 |
| Sheridan County YMCA | General operations | $20,000 |
| Bread of Life | General operations | $15,000 |
| Lunch Together Soup Kitchen | General operations | $15,000 |
| Senior Citizens Council | General operations | $15,000 |
| Sheridan College Foundation | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| The Food Group | General operations | $15,000 |
| Tongue River Child's Place | General operations | $15,000 |
| Buffalo Senior Center | General operations | $5,000 |
| Childhood Language Clinic Northern Wyoming Scottish Rite | General operations | $5,000 |
| Clearmont Community Library | General operations | $5,000 |
| Compass-Center for Families | Casa program | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns | General operations | $5,000 |
| Johnson County Library Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| Methodist Church of Sheridan Wyoming | General operations | $5,000 |
| Sheridan County Library Foundation Inc | General operations | $5,000 |
| Story Branch Library | General operations | $5,000 |
| Story Community Church | General operations | $5,000 |
| Tongue River Branch Library | General operations | $5,000 |
| Volunteers of America of the Northern Rockies | Homeless shelter | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Pradere
- Robert Wyatt
Questions people ask
Does Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial give?
$285,000 in tax year 2023, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial?
Its 2023 filing lists John Pradere (Trustee) and Robert Wyatt (Trustee).
What does Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and food and hunger.