The Tyrrell Foundation Inc
The Tyrrell Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Teton Village, Wyoming. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations supporting military families, education, research, and conservation.
The Tyrrell Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Tyrrell Foundation Inc gave $380K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), top state Virginia. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $380,150
- -7.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,015
- +39.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $16,015,217
- +4.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Tyrrell Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6800 N Ellen Creek Road, Teton Village, WY 83025
Phone: (203) 254-0091
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Tyrrell Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Special Operations Fund ($168K). Together the top 10 received $380K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 76 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that recipients in Virginia received 44% of grant dollars, followed by Connecticut at 15%, Washington, D.C., at 13%, New Jersey at 11%, and New York at 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Tyrrell Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $89K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $89K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 51% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $333K (2021) to $642K (2020). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $380K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Special Operations Fund Arlington, VA | General Purpose | $168,450 |
| New Beginnings Family Academy Bridgeport, CT | General Purpose | $58,692 |
| Hoover Instituition Washington, DC | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Princeton University Princeton, NJ | General Purpose | $43,000 |
| NH Audobon Concord, NH | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Barry Lopez Foundation Sante Fe, NM | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Eleanor Campbell Charitable Fund Brooklyn, NY | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, AZ | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Pestalozzi US Children's Charity New York, NY | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Passthrough Charitable Contributions - Southport Management LP Wilson, WY | General Purpose | $8 |
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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 | $16,015,217 | $514,621 | $407,867 | $380,150 | 10 | $389,460 | $496,628 | $767,532 |
| 2023 | $15,397,167 | $302,915 | $456,168 | $410,199 | 15 | $419,066 | $234,286 | $753,232 |
| 2022 | $15,414,268 | $1,160,319 | $487,765 | $456,198 | 16 | $464,886 | $1,142,444 | $730,252 |
| 2021 | $14,982,098 | $988,090 | $367,058 | $333,204 | 17 | $341,784 | $540,576 | $697,883 |
| 2020 | $14,086,432 | $556,585 | $664,104 | $642,198 | 18 | — | $526,226 | $663,309 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Tyrrell Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $768K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with different missions. The Special Operations Fund says it provides educational grants and support to families of special mission unit warriors and Medal of Honor recipients. New Beginnings Family Academy says it provides experience-based education intended to develop students’ social, emotional, and critical-thinking skills. Princeton University describes its work as research, education, and general university activities. Pestalozzi US Children’s Charity says it educates disadvantaged young people in the Global South.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $380,150. Grant amounts ranged from $8 to $168,450, with a median of $15,000. Its largest reported grants were $168,450 to the Special Operations Fund, $58,692 to New Beginnings Family Academy, $50,000 to Hoover Institution, and $43,000 to Princeton University. The filing lists the grants’ purposes as general purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jonathan T. Dawson as director, president, and treasurer; Alexandra Dawson, Christopher Dawson, and Deborah Pratt Dawson as directors; and Judith A. Mack as vice president and secretary.
The Tyrrell Foundation Inc is led by Jonathan T. Dawson, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan T. Dawson
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alexandra Dawson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christopher Dawson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Deborah Pratt Dawson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judith A. Mack
V.pres. & Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Tyrrell Foundation Inc
How much does The Tyrrell Foundation Inc give each year?
The Tyrrell Foundation Inc gave $380K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $410K across 15 grants.
What is The Tyrrell Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Tyrrell Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $38,015, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Tyrrell Foundation Inc that year got $89K on average.
Where does The Tyrrell Foundation Inc give grants?
The Tyrrell Foundation Inc's top state is Virginia, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (15%) and District of Columbia (13%).
Does The Tyrrell Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Tyrrell Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Tyrrell Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Tyrrell Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Special Operations Fund ($168,450), New Beginnings Family Academy ($58,692) and Hoover Instituition ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Tyrrell Foundation Inc?
The Tyrrell Foundation Inc reported $16.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $389K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $768K (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 does The Tyrrell Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with different missions. The Special Operations Fund says it provides educational grants and support to families of special mission unit warriors and Medal of Honor recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Tyrrell Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Tyrrell Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Tyrrell Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1469527. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Tyrrell Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Tyrrell Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-tyrrell-foundation-inc-morg_27a04183b4e34c919045f3c98f40b284
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