Terry Family Foundation Inc
The primary exempt purpose of the Terry Family Foundation is to receive gifts from the terry family and make grants or gifts to either or both the madison community foundation and the university of Wisconsin foundation. In addition the foundation makes gifts and grants to other tax-exempt recipients in support of the functions and activities of either or both of the madison community foundation and university of Wisconsin foundation.
Terry Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Terry Family Foundation Inc gave $612K across 3 grants in 2022 (avg $204K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $611,781
- -70.6% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 3
- -62.5% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $203,927
- -21.7% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $236,597
- Primary geography
- Ohio (60% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Terry Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was American Endowment Foundation ($365K). Together the top 3 received $612K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 26 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Terry Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 594% from 2019 to 2022. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $82K (2020) to $2.1M (2021). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $612K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH | Donor Advised Fund Through American Endowment Foundation | $365,184 |
| Madison Community Foundation Madison, WI | General Support | $236,597 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Madison, WI | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $107,675 | $690,714 | $611,781 | 3 | $86,174 |
| 2021 | $770,366 | $92,200 | $2,172,114 | $2,084,091 | 8 | $40,006 |
| 2020 | $2,480,122 | $145,566 | $144,710 | $81,825 | 6 | $79,055 |
| 2019 | $2,409,099 | $189,867 | $147,613 | $88,159 | 9 | $117,115 |
About Terry Family Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Terry Family Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 3 grants totaling $612K. Net investment income was $86K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Terry Family Foundation Inc is led by Thomas E. Terry, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Thomas E. Terry
President
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane T. Coleman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Woit
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Taylor
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy A. Reilley
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan B. Terry
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hathaway Terry-Pogue
Vice President & Secretary
New on the 2022 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Hathaway Terry Dilba (2019–2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Terry Family Foundation Inc
How much does Terry Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Terry Family Foundation Inc gave $612K across 3 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $2.1M across 8 grants.
What is Terry Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Terry Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $236,597, and its average grant was $203,927, across 3 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Where does Terry Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Terry Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (2 grants).
Does Terry Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Terry Family Foundation Inc's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990.
What is Terry Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Terry Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1831024. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
Live grants for the work Terry Family Foundation Inc funds
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- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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