John and Helen Ilsley Family
John and Helen Ilsley Family is a private foundation, based in Sheridan, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $477K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $5K.
John and Helen Ilsley Family at a glance
In short: John and Helen Ilsley Family gave $26K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Wyoming. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,000
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,333
- +23.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $476,812
- +15.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who John and Helen Ilsley Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Wyoming ($20K). Together the top 6 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John and Helen Ilsley Family gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 129% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2024) to $34K (2020). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | Golf Facility, Scholarships, Van | $20,000 |
| The Hub on Smith Sheridan, WY | Meals on Wheels | $2,000 |
| A Place of Wholeness Sheridan, WY | General Operations | $1,000 |
| WYO Theater Inc Sheridan, WY | Classic Film Fest & Projector | $1,000 |
| Wyoming Community Foundation Laramie, WY | After School Program | $1,000 |
| Toys for Tots Sheridan, WY | Support Operations | $1,000 |
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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 | $476,812 | $10,414 | $34,290 | $26,000 | 6 | $28,912 | $5,036 | $22,465 |
| 2024 | $412,691 | $14,020 | $32,052 | $24,500 | 7 | $27,400 | $9,368 | $21,928 |
| 2023 | $434,395 | $-4,343 | $36,689 | $30,000 | 6 | $31,582 | $7,099 | $22,075 |
| 2022 | $445,438 | $5,627 | $40,686 | $31,500 | 8 | $33,112 | $6,912 | $24,652 |
| 2021 | $584,663 | $48,303 | $41,819 | $33,000 | 7 | $34,540 | $41,367 | $30,300 |
| 2020 | $616,787 | $17,971 | $40,139 | $33,500 | 9 | — | $12,918 | $27,704 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Helen Ilsley Family reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John and Helen Ilsley Family's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Diane Tyree
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $1K (2025)
Harry Ilsley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $1K (2025)
Matthew Ebzery
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $1K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1K, to Matthew Ebzery (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John and Helen Ilsley Family
How much does John and Helen Ilsley Family give each year?
John and Helen Ilsley Family gave $26K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 7 grants.
What is John and Helen Ilsley Family's typical grant size?
John and Helen Ilsley Family's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,333, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John and Helen Ilsley Family give grants?
John and Helen Ilsley Family gives mostly in Wyoming: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sheridan, WY (4 grants) and Laramie, WY (2 grants).
Does John and Helen Ilsley Family give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of John and Helen Ilsley Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John and Helen Ilsley Family's largest grantees?
John and Helen Ilsley Family's largest 2025 grantees include University of Wyoming ($20,000), The Hub on Smith ($2,000) and A Place of Wholeness ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John and Helen Ilsley Family?
John and Helen Ilsley Family reported $477K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is John and Helen Ilsley Family's EIN?
John and Helen Ilsley Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0756605. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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