Tykeson Family Charitable Trust
Tykeson Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Ovando, Montana. It supports charitable organizations through grants, including organizations working in youth mentorship, higher education, health and hospice care, libraries, museums, journalism, and wildlife biology.
Tykeson Family Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Tykeson Family Charitable Trust gave $5.6M across 85 grants in 2024 (avg $66K), mostly in Oregon. 39% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,629,023
- +11.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 85
- +18.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $66,224
- -6.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $102,245,947
- +0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (31 of 80, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (57% 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 Tykeson Family Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 78, Ovando, MT 59854
Phone: (503) 819-3648
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tykeson Family Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Oregon Foundation ($789K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $3.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
292 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 168 grants of 292 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Oregon organizations received 57% of grant dollars and Montana organizations received 35%. Pennsylvania received 4%, California 2%, and New York 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 85 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Tykeson Family Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 31 of 80 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $94K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $24K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% 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 $2.9M (2020) to $5.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 85 grants totaling $5.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Children Portland, OR | National Chapter | $500,000 |
| University of Oregon Foundation Eugene, OR | Pathway Oregon and Ducks Rise Student Success | $500,000 |
| Providence Montana Health Foundation Missoula, MT | Capital Campaign | $260,000 |
| Deschutes Public Library Foundation Bend, OR | Capital Campaign | $250,000 |
| High Desert Museum Bend, OR | Expansion and Renovation | $250,000 |
| Missoula Family YMCA Missoula, MT | Capital Campaign | $250,000 |
| Montana Children's Foundation Helena, MT | Shodair Children's Hospital | $250,000 |
| Mountain Home Missoula, MT | Capital Campaign | $250,000 |
| Partners Hope Foundation Missoula, MT | Capital Campaign for Hospice House | $250,000 |
| The Lenfest Institute for Journalism Philadelphia, PA | Eugene/Springfield Location Capital Campaign | $250,000 |
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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 | $102,245,947 | $7,038,617 | $6,318,351 | $5,629,023 | 85 | $5,769,951 | $6,489,900 | $5,787,537 |
| 2023 | $101,525,681 | $3,422,174 | $5,747,793 | $5,070,757 | 72 | $5,223,524 | $2,950,095 | $5,326,505 |
| 2022 | $103,851,300 | $3,476,490 | $5,989,274 | $5,022,459 | 77 | $5,200,418 | $2,996,853 | $5,406,393 |
| 2021 | $106,364,084 | $26,610,871 | $4,507,952 | $3,905,020 | 35 | $4,016,882 | $25,916,481 | $5,434,468 |
| 2020 | $84,261,165 | $6,505,228 | $3,274,696 | $2,920,500 | 23 | — | $3,842,850 | $4,850,601 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tykeson Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $5.8M for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the trust is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Friends of the Children describes its work as empowering youth facing significant obstacles through long-term relationships with paid professional mentors. Partners Hope Foundation says it works to build and sustain a hospice center providing end-of-life care, education, and community support. Partners in Care describes itself as an end-of-life services organization serving Central Oregon.
Other 2024 recipients include the High Desert Museum, which says it teaches about the high desert through interdisciplinary experiences and connection; the University of Oregon Foundation, which says it supports the university and its activities; and the Lenfest Institute for Journalism, whose stated mission is to enable quality local journalism serving communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 85 grants totaling $5,629,023. Grants ranged from $500 to $500,000, with a median of $8,000. Among the largest were $500,000 to Friends of the Children for its national chapter and $500,000 to the University of Oregon Foundation for Pathway Oregon and Ducks Rise student success. Other large grants included $260,000 to Providence Montana Health Foundation for a capital campaign; $250,000 each to Deschutes Public Library Foundation, High Desert Museum, Missoula Family YMCA, Montana Children’s Foundation, Mountain Home, Partners Hope Foundation, the Lenfest Institute for Journalism, and the University of Montana; and $200,000 to Partners in Care for its general fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Amy C. Tykeson, Ellen P. Tykeson, and Eric D. Tykeson as trustees.
Tykeson Family Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy C. Tykeson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $75K (2024)
Ellen P. Tykeson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric D. Tykeson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $75K, to Amy C Tykeson (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Tykeson Family Charitable Trust
How much does Tykeson Family Charitable Trust give each year?
Tykeson Family Charitable Trust gave $5.6M across 85 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.1M across 72 grants.
What is Tykeson Family Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Tykeson Family Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $66,224, across 85 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tykeson Family Charitable Trust that year got $33K on average.
Where does Tykeson Family Charitable Trust give grants?
Tykeson Family Charitable Trust gives mostly in Oregon: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Montana (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were Eugene, OR (16 grants), Missoula, MT (13 grants), Portland, OR (6 grants) and Helena, MT (5 grants).
Does Tykeson Family Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of Tykeson Family Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (60 of 85) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Capital Campaign" (4 grants).
Who are Tykeson Family Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Tykeson Family Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include University of Oregon Foundation ($789,211 across 3 grants), Friends of the Children ($555,000 across 3 grants) and Providence Montana Health Foundation ($260,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tykeson Family Charitable Trust?
Tykeson Family Charitable Trust reported $102.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.8M (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 Tykeson Family Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Friends of the Children describes its work as empowering youth facing significant obstacles through long-term relationships with paid professional mentors. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tykeson Family Charitable Trust?
The trust 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 Tykeson Family Charitable Trust's EIN?
Tykeson Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7428977. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Tykeson Family Charitable Trust 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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