The William B and Anngenette G Tyler Family Foundation
The William B and AnnGenette G Tyler Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Amesbury, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $57,750 to charitable organizations addressing needs that include youth opportunity, education, food access, crisis assistance, community support, wildlife rescue, and emergency relief.
The William B and Anngenette G Tyler Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The William B and Anngenette G Tyler Family Foundation gave $58K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $57,750
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,813
- -21.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $991,586
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The William B and Anngenette G Tyler Family Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Susan T Monahan 22 Cutter Lane, Amesbury, MA 01913
Phone: (978) 500-0786
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William B and Anngenette G Tyler Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dreamcatcher Initiative ($10K). Together the top 10 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Amesbury, Massachusetts. In 2025, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 9% each to recipients in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Iowa, and 3% to recipients in Colorado. The listed grants also include recipients in California and Vermont.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The William B and Anngenette G Tyler Family Foundation gives
- 17% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 136% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% 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 (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $58K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dreamcatcher Initiative Boston, MA | To assist marginalized bostonyouth-grant for power and mens group project | $10,000 |
| Kijabe Children's Education Fund Essex, MA | Educaton, nutrition, trainingand resources to supportteachers and children in kenya, africa | $10,000 |
| St Stephens Youth Program Boston, MA | To promote equity in educationemployment, and opportunity to underserved youth in the greater boston area | $10,000 |
| Johnnycake Center of Westerly Westerly, RI | To assist persons in crisis andprovide resources to allowindividuals a path to self sufficiency | $5,000 |
| New London Area Food Pantry New London, CT | To alleviate food insecurity and eliminatehunger in southeastern ct | $5,000 |
| Friends of Kpelezo Amesbury, MA | To provide aid, resources, and assistance to thekpelezo community village inghana | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | To prevent and alleviatehuman suffering in the face of emergencies | $5,000 |
| Essex County Community Organization (Ecco) Lynn, MA | To advocate for policy changes for issuessurrounding criminal justice, immigrantrights, and affordable housing | $2,000 |
| Sun Valley Kitchen and Community Center Denver, CO | To provide resources in sun valley, co toincrease food access, youth employment,holistic health, and community building | $2,000 |
| Wheels for the World Agoura Hills, CA | To provide wheelchairsand mobility devices to serveindividuals in underdeveloped countries | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $991,586 | $64,058 | $73,919 | $57,750 | 12 | $60,435 | $50,250 | $62,999 |
| 2024 | $1,001,804 | $70,814 | $69,629 | $55,000 | 9 | $57,555 | $58,804 | $58,331 |
| 2023 | $1,001,270 | $-14,527 | $61,294 | $50,000 | 7 | $50,035 | $16,687 | $55,524 |
| 2022 | $1,072,993 | $-48,629 | $39,600 | $24,500 | 5 | $27,270 | $8,540 | $59,539 |
| 2021 | $1,162,500 | $962,761 | $16,150 | $10,000 | 1 | $12,435 | $15,929 | $19,307 |
| 2020 | $216,901 | $13,968 | $22,799 | $17,000 | 4 | — | $10,530 | $15,291 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William B and Anngenette G Tyler Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $63K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as youth programs, education, food security, community assistance, and wildlife rehabilitation. For example, Dreamcatcher Initiative describes its mission as creating pathways and programs to help underserved youth achieve their dreams and realize their potential. New London Area Food Pantry says it serves residents who cannot otherwise afford to meet their nutritional needs. Newhouse Wildlife Rescue says it protects and heals injured and orphaned wildlife through rehabilitation, care, education, and outreach.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $57,750. Grants ranged from $750 to $10,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest reported grants were $10,000 each to Dreamcatcher Initiative, Kijabe Children’s Education Fund, and St Stephens Youth Program. Other grants included $5,000 each to Johnnycake Center of Westerly, New London Area Food Pantry, Friends of Kpelezo, and American Red Cross; $2,000 each to Essex County Community Organization, Sun Valley Kitchen and Community Center, and Wheels for the World; $1,000 to Williston Community Food Shelter; and $750 to Newhouse Wildlife Rescue.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists the following directors/trustees: Susan T Monahan, AnnGenette T Stanfield, Erin Tyler Gadhue, Roger B Tyler, Olivia R Tyler, and Owen T Stanfield.
The William B and Anngenette G Tyler Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anngenette T. Stanfield
Director & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Tyler Gadhue
Director & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan T. Monahan
Director & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Olivia R. Tyler
Director & Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Owen T. Stanfield
Director & Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger B. Tyler
Director & Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Chloe L. Rubenstein (2021–2024) — Director & Trustee
- Former: William B. Tylerdecd (2020) — Director & Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 William B and Anngenette G Tyler Family Foundation
How much does The William B and Anngenette G Tyler Family Foundation give each year?
The William B and Anngenette G Tyler Family Foundation gave $58K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $55K across 9 grants.
What is The William B and Anngenette G Tyler Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The William B and Anngenette G Tyler Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,813, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The William B and Anngenette G Tyler Family Foundation give grants?
The William B and Anngenette G Tyler Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Rhode Island (9%) and Connecticut (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does The William B and Anngenette G Tyler Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The William B and Anngenette G Tyler Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The William B and Anngenette G Tyler Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The William B and Anngenette G Tyler Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Dreamcatcher Initiative ($10,000), Kijabe Children's Education Fund ($10,000) and St Stephens Youth Program ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The William B and Anngenette G Tyler Family Foundation?
The William B and Anngenette G Tyler Family Foundation reported $992K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $63K (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 William B and Anngenette G Tyler Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as youth programs, education, food security, community assistance, and wildlife rehabilitation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William B and Anngenette G Tyler Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The William B and Anngenette G Tyler Family Foundation's EIN?
The William B and Anngenette G Tyler Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4877953. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The William B and Anngenette G Tyler Family Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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