The Terrell Family Foundation
The Terrell Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $452K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $25K.
The Terrell Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Terrell Family Foundation gave $16K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,250
- -22.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,063
- -22.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,125
- Total assets
- $451,799
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Terrell Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mono Arts Council ($5K). Together the top 4 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Terrell Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 195% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $21K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mono Arts Council Mammoth Lakes, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Roaring Fork Cycling Inc Basalt, CO | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Heal the Bay Santa Monica, CA | General & Unrestricted | $3,250 |
| Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association Dana Point, CA | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
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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 | $451,799 | $22,393 | $27,149 | $16,250 | 4 | $27,149 | $24,798 | $26,155 |
| 2023 | $456,555 | $-103,474 | $34,007 | $21,000 | 4 | $32,107 | $22,791 | $28,609 |
| 2022 | $594,036 | $58,296 | $30,415 | $19,000 | 1 | $29,715 | $58,296 | $33,563 |
| 2021 | $566,155 | $149,847 | $17,653 | $5,500 | 1 | $15,723 | $149,847 | $28,452 |
| 2020 | $433,961 | $39,370 | $10,207 | — | — | — | $38,785 | $16,488 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Terrell Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Terrell Family Foundation is led by Robert Terrell, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Terrell
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Terrell Family Foundation
How much does The Terrell Family Foundation give each year?
The Terrell Family Foundation gave $16K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $21K across 4 grants.
What is The Terrell Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Terrell Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,125, and its average grant was $4,063, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Terrell Family Foundation give grants?
The Terrell Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (31%).
Does The Terrell Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Terrell Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Terrell Family Foundation?
The Terrell Family Foundation reported $452K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Terrell Family Foundation's EIN?
The Terrell Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3165830. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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