The Terrell Foundation
The Terrell Foundation is a private foundation, based in Vancouver, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $254K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $2K. Net investment income was $1K.
The Terrell Foundation at a glance
In short: The Terrell Foundation gave $2K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $408.333), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,450
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $408
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $254,130
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (71% 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 The Terrell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Cancer Society ($750). Together the top 6 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Terrell Foundation gives
- Giving fell 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 20% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $6K (2019). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society Seattle, WA | Charitable Support | $750 |
| The Salvation Army Moses Lake, WA | Charitable Support | $500 |
| Sunshine Physically Handicapped Foundation Vancouver, WA | Charitable Support | $500 |
| Prager University Foundation Sherman Oaks, CA | Charitable Support | $500 |
| Parkinson's Foundation Miami, FL | Charitable Support | $100 |
| American Heart Society - Vancouver Portland, OR | Charitable Support | $100 |
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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 | $254,130 | $4,505 | $10,358 | $2,450 | 6 | $2,450 | $1,087 | $12,244 |
| 2024 | $238,266 | $23,931 | $13,357 | $2,450 | 6 | $2,450 | $20,034 | $10,597 |
| 2023 | $123,946 | $5,678 | $4,785 | $2,200 | 4 | $2,200 | $3,569 | $8,727 |
| 2022 | $123,053 | $5,842 | $9,121 | $3,800 | 9 | $3,800 | — | $8,296 |
| 2021 | $126,332 | $14,290 | $7,648 | $5,000 | 11 | $5,000 | $11,818 | $8,256 |
| 2020 | $119,690 | $9,418 | $9,573 | $2,850 | 7 | — | $4,460 | — |
| 2019 | $119,845 | $7,736 | $7,600 | $5,900 | 12 | — | $6,008 | $7,010 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Terrell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Terrell Foundation is led by Richard M. Terrell, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard M. Terrell
President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol G. Terrell
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
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 The Terrell Foundation
How much does The Terrell Foundation give each year?
The Terrell Foundation gave $2K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2K across 6 grants.
What is The Terrell Foundation's typical grant size?
The Terrell Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $408, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Terrell Foundation give grants?
The Terrell Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (20%).
Does The Terrell Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Terrell Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Support" (6 grants).
Who are The Terrell Foundation's largest grantees?
The Terrell Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include American Cancer Society ($750), The Salvation Army ($500) and Sunshine Physically Handicapped Foundation ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Terrell Foundation?
The Terrell Foundation reported $254K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (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 The Terrell Foundation's EIN?
The Terrell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1815091. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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