Thorne-Rider Foundation
Thorne-Rider Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sheridan, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $85K. Net investment income was $89K.
Thorne-Rider Foundation at a glance
In short: Thorne-Rider Foundation gave $85K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Wyoming. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $85,000
- -43.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,250
- -43.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,770,876
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (100% 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 Thorne-Rider Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was N WY Comm Coll Foundation ($30K). Together the top 4 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Thorne-Rider Foundation gives
- Giving grew 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 81% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $150K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| N WY Comm Coll Foundation Sheridan, WY | Support for Local Junior College | $30,000 |
| Youth Incorporated Sheridan, WY | Support Local Youth Camping Programs | $25,000 |
| Holy Name School Sheridan, WY | Support Budget for Catholic School | $25,000 |
| Sheridan Athletic Association Sheridan, WY | Support of Local Athletic Programs | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,770,876 | $123,422 | $123,222 | $85,000 | 4 | $85,373 | $88,716 | $105,980 |
| 2024 | $1,770,837 | $131,962 | $187,528 | $150,000 | 4 | $152,238 | $98,136 | $101,700 |
| 2023 | $1,826,242 | $76,703 | $56,041 | $20,000 | 1 | $22,252 | $42,505 | $93,261 |
| 2022 | $1,805,580 | $45,730 | $96,087 | $60,000 | 4 | $62,252 | $12,254 | $94,830 |
| 2021 | $1,855,937 | $155,489 | $136,574 | $100,000 | 4 | $100,382 | $138,597 | $107,853 |
| 2020 | $1,837,022 | $-125,905 | $118,351 | $85,000 | 4 | — | $26,716 | $95,233 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thorne-Rider Foundation reported a distributable amount of $106K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thorne-Rider Foundation is led by John Rotellini, President on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Rotellini
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2025)
John Araas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Linda Thompson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Everett Mohatt
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Maurita Meehan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to John Rotellini (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Thorne-Rider Foundation
How much does Thorne-Rider Foundation give each year?
Thorne-Rider Foundation gave $85K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $150K across 4 grants.
What is Thorne-Rider Foundation's typical grant size?
Thorne-Rider Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $21,250, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thorne-Rider Foundation give grants?
Thorne-Rider Foundation gives mostly in Wyoming: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sheridan, WY (4 grants).
Does Thorne-Rider Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Thorne-Rider Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Thorne-Rider Foundation?
Thorne-Rider Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $85K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $106K (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 Thorne-Rider Foundation's EIN?
Thorne-Rider Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0203706. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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