Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd Ryan
Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd Ryan is a private foundation based in Littleton, Colorado. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including substantial support for organizations in Texas and Hawaii.
Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd Ryan at a glance
In short: Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd Ryan gave $7.0M across 71 grants in 2025 (avg $99K), mostly in Texas. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,038,934
- +78.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 71
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $99,140
- +73.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $11,877,033
- +3.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (11 of 49, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd Ryan
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7931 S Broadway Box 318, Littleton, CO 80122
Phone: (303) 623-0809
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd Ryan funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Watershed Association ($2.8M across 5 grants). Together the top 10 received $5.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
288 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 189 grants of 288 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (62%), Hawaii (9%), Arkansas (7%), Montana (6%), and Colorado (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 71 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd Ryan open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 49 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $382K; repeat grants $75K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 70% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.2M (2020) to $7.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 71 grants totaling $7.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Watershed Association Wimberley, TX | General | $1,500,000 |
| One Village Project Kapaau, HI | Hawaii Land Purchase | $625,000 |
| Seton Hays Foundation Kyle, TX | Ascension Hospital Kyle | $500,000 |
| Earth Mission Asia Siloam SPGS, AR | JSM | $400,000 |
| Katherine Ann Porter School Wimberley, TX | General | $400,000 |
| The Watershed Association Wimberley, TX | General | $389,259 |
| The Watershed Association Wimberley, TX | Endowment RR 12 Properties | $300,000 |
| The Watershed Association Wimberley, TX | General | $300,000 |
| The Watershed Association Wimberley, TX | General | $275,000 |
| Southeastern Pennsylvania Symphony Orchestra Lansdale, PA | Sam Swansen Violin Section | $250,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,877,033 | $7,407,260 | $7,048,409 | $7,038,934 | 71 | $7,038,934 | $547,785 | $64,691 |
| 2024 | $11,518,182 | $5,083,624 | $3,962,977 | $3,952,500 | 69 | $3,952,500 | $73,147 | $73,487 |
| 2023 | $10,397,535 | $7,430,480 | $2,862,641 | $2,852,500 | 28 | $6,852,500 | $35,671 | — |
| 2022 | $5,829,696 | $5,077,365 | $4,139,709 | $4,128,900 | 64 | $6,128,900 | $66,556 | $94,367 |
| 2021 | $4,892,040 | $4,604,450 | $3,368,836 | $3,359,100 | 56 | — | $94,714 | $83,716 |
| 2020 | $3,656,426 | $3,924,498 | $2,193,491 | $2,188,900 | 25 | — | $30,549 | $125,369 |
| 2019 | $1,925,419 | $4,253,500 | $3,936,781 | $3,928,000 | 101 | — | $44,719 | $103,805 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd Ryan reported a distributable amount of $65K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2025 grants include support for watershed and land-related purposes, health care, education, parks, senior housing, mental health advocacy, and arts organizations.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. National Jewish Health describes its work as providing integrated care, researching diseases, and educating health professionals. Yellowstone River Parks Association says it owns and manages natural park land and helps public agencies manage parks and trails. Enhanced Living describes its work as constructing and operating an assisted living community for seniors who need services. Treatment Advocacy Center says it works to remove barriers to effective treatment of severe mental illness through advocacy, education, and support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 71 grants totaling $7,038,934. Grant amounts ranged from $225 to $1,500,000, with a median grant of $30,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $1,500,000 to The Watershed Association for general purposes; $625,000 to One Village Project for a Hawaii land purchase; $500,000 to Seton Hays Foundation for Ascension Hospital Kyle; and $400,000 each to Earth Mission Asia for JSM and Katherine Ann Porter School for general purposes. The Watershed Association received several additional grants, including $389,259 and grants of $300,000 and $275,000. Other reported awards included $250,000 to Southeastern Pennsylvania Symphony Orchestra for its Sam Swansen violin section, $200,000 to National Jewish Health for Dr. Griffith projects, and $130,000 to Texas Regional Paralympic Sport for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Boyd Ryan Willett Jr as president, Louise Willett Curtis as secretary/treasurer, and Boyd Willett Curtis as vice president.
Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd Ryan is led by Boyd Ryan Willett Jr., President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Boyd Ryan Willett Jr.
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Boyd Willett Curtis
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Louise Willett Curtis
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd Ryan
How much does Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd Ryan give each year?
Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd Ryan gave $7.0M across 71 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4.0M across 69 grants.
What is Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd Ryan's typical grant size?
Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd Ryan's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $99,140, across 71 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd Ryan that year got $382K on average.
Where does Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd Ryan give grants?
Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd Ryan gives mostly in Texas: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Hawaii (9%) and Arkansas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wimberley, TX (15 grants), Billings, MT (11 grants), Denver, CO (6 grants) and Kyle, TX (2 grants).
Does Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd Ryan give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd Ryan's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (45 of 71) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd Ryan's largest grantees?
Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd Ryan's largest 2025 grantees include The Watershed Association ($2,764,259 across 5 grants), One Village Project ($625,000) and Earth Mission Asia ($500,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd Ryan?
Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd Ryan reported $11.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $65K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd Ryan fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2025 grants include support for watershed and land-related purposes, health care, education, parks, senior housing, mental health advocacy, and arts organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd Ryan?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd Ryan's EIN?
Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd Ryan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1868389. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd Ryan accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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