Mary Byrd Wyman Memorial
Mary Byrd Wyman Memorial is a private foundation, based in Jackson, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $211K. Net investment income was $12K.
Mary Byrd Wyman Memorial at a glance
In short: Mary Byrd Wyman Memorial gave $211K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $70K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $211,275
- +24.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $70,425
- +24.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $70,425
- Total assets
- $1,175,328
- -5.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Maryland (67% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Mary Byrd Wyman Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Garrison Forest School ($70K). Together the top 2 received $141K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($70,425), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 9 grants of 15 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mary Byrd Wyman Memorial gives
- Giving grew 25% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $119K (2021) to $211K (2026). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $211K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Garrison Forest School Owings Mills, MD | Tuition Assistance | $70,425 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $70,425 |
| Chesapeake Academy Irvington, VA | Tuition Assistance | $70,425 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,175,328 | $188,854 | $251,519 | $211,275 | 3 | $211,275 | $12,489 | $253,169 |
| 2025 | $1,237,993 | $176,532 | $169,843 | $169,200 | 3 | $169,200 | $175,889 | $211,522 |
| 2023 | $1,281,537 | $79,610 | $172,010 | $168,900 | 3 | $168,900 | $37,539 | $146,748 |
| 2022 | $1,370,990 | $95,398 | $150,086 | $147,000 | 3 | $147,000 | $58,863 | $168,692 |
| 2021 | $1,422,537 | $78,583 | $129,828 | $119,400 | 3 | — | $32,235 | $147,010 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary Byrd Wyman Memorial reported a distributable amount of $253K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mary Byrd Wyman Memorial is led by Douglas G. Ober, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Douglas G. Ober
President
Presidenttre → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Charles M. Ober
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Neil McCabe
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Crowley
Trustee
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jacqueline Ober (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: C. Ober (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Mary Byrd Wyman Memorial
How much does Mary Byrd Wyman Memorial give each year?
Mary Byrd Wyman Memorial gave $211K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $169K across 3 grants.
What is Mary Byrd Wyman Memorial's typical grant size?
Mary Byrd Wyman Memorial's median grant in 2026 was $70,425, and its average grant was $70,425, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mary Byrd Wyman Memorial give grants?
Mary Byrd Wyman Memorial gives mostly in Maryland: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (33%).
Does Mary Byrd Wyman Memorial give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Mary Byrd Wyman Memorial's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Tuition Assistance" (3 grants).
How large is Mary Byrd Wyman Memorial?
Mary Byrd Wyman Memorial reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $211K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $253K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Mary Byrd Wyman Memorial's EIN?
Mary Byrd Wyman Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0781416. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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 2026 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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