Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial
Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial is a private foundation based in Sheridan, Wyoming. Its 2024 filing reports 23 grants totaling $285,000, all to recipients in Wyoming.
Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial at a glance
In short: Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial gave $285K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Wyoming. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $285,000
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -8.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,391
- +4.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,034,859
- +0.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial
- Contact
Application contact: Surrena Memorial Fund
Mailing address: PO Box 603, Sheridan, WY 82801
Phone: (307) 752-6855
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Center ($35K). Together the top 10 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 120 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Wyoming.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 23 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $225K (2020) to $302K (2021). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $285K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Center Sheridan, WY | General Operations | $35,000 |
| Children's Center - Buffalo Buffalo, WY | General Operations | $35,000 |
| Genesis Foundation Sheridan, WY | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Johnson County YMCA Buffalo, WY | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Sheridan County YMCA Sheridan, WY | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Bread of Life Buffalo, WY | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Lunch Together Soup Kitchen Sheridan, WY | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Senior Citizens Council Sheridan, WY | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Sheridan College Sheridan, WY | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| The Food Group Sheridan, WY | General Operations | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,034,859 | $385,870 | $369,536 | $285,000 | 23 | $306,478 | $327,362 | $298,552 |
| 2023 | $5,015,661 | $157,386 | $379,342 | $297,500 | 25 | $319,474 | $98,893 | $283,512 |
| 2022 | $5,242,293 | $37,460 | $329,904 | $247,500 | 24 | $268,482 | $93,013 | $307,491 |
| 2021 | $5,541,495 | $690,952 | $384,795 | $302,000 | 25 | — | $628,275 | $325,701 |
| 2020 | $5,237,061 | $123,464 | $313,621 | $224,500 | 23 | — | $95,986 | $283,323 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial reported a distributable amount of $299K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grant list includes support for organizations serving children, seniors, and people seeking food assistance, as well as scholarships through Sheridan College.
The Food Group describes its mission as alleviating childhood hunger in Sheridan County, Wyoming by providing nourishment to children. Buffalo Senior Center describes its work as providing human services, nutrition programs, transportation, and other services to senior residents of Buffalo and Johnson County, Wyoming.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $285,000 through 23 grants. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $35,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants included $35,000 each to Children’s Center and Children’s Center - Buffalo, and $25,000 to Genesis Foundation, all for general operations. Other grants included $20,000 each to Johnson County YMCA and Sheridan County YMCA for general operations, and $15,000 to Sheridan College for scholarships.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should contact Surrena Memorial Fund with a written application. The stated restrictions are charitable, religious, scientific, and educational purposes in the United States.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Pradere and Robert Wyatt as trustees.
Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Pradere
Trustee
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$19K (2020) → $19K (2024)
Robert Wyatt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$19K (2020) → $19K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $19K, to John Pradere (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial
How much does Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial give each year?
Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial gave $285K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $298K across 25 grants.
What is Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial's typical grant size?
Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,391, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial give grants?
Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial gives mostly in Wyoming: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sheridan, WY (13 grants), Buffalo, WY (5 grants), Ranchester, WY (2 grants) and Story, WY (2 grants).
Does Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial give general operating support?
Yes: 87% of Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial's largest grantees?
Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Center ($35,000), Children's Center - Buffalo ($35,000) and Genesis Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial?
Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $306K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $299K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grant list includes support for organizations serving children, seniors, and people seeking food assistance, as well as scholarships through Sheridan College. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial?
Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial's EIN?
Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7435554. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/harry-and-thelma-surrena-memorial-morg_7f7f04a341ba49138865b6b675376395
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