Harry and Thelma Surrena Memorial Fund
Historical FunderSheridan, Wyoming · EIN 23-7435554 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SURRENA MEMORIAL FUND |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 603, SHERIDAN WY 82801 |
| Phone | 3077526855 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, SCIENTIFIC, & EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES IN THE U.S. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Wyoming.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Center | Sheridan, WY | General operations | $35,000 |
| Genesis Foundation | Sheridan, WY | General operations | $25,000 |
| Senior Citizens Council | Sheridan, WY | General operations | $25,000 |
| Sheridan County YMCA | Sheridan, WY | General operations | $25,000 |
| Bread of Life | Buffalo, WY | General operations | $20,000 |
| Johnson County YMCA | Buffalo, WY | General operations | $20,000 |
| Lunch Together Soup Kitchen | Sheridan, WY | General operations | $20,000 |
| The Food Group | Sheridan, WY | General operations | $20,000 |
| Tongue River Child's Place | Ranchester, WY | General operations | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns | Sheridan, WY | General operations | $15,000 |
| Sheridan College Foundation | Sheridan, WY | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Compass-Center for Families | Sheridan, WY | Casa program | $10,000 |
| Johnson County Library Foundation | Buffalo, WY | General operations | $10,000 |
| Sheridan County Library Foundation Inc | Sheridan, WY | General operations | $10,000 |
| Buffalo Senior Center | Buffalo, WY | General operations | $5,000 |
| Childhood Language Clinic Northern Wyoming Scottish Rite | Sheridan, WY | General operations | $5,000 |
| Clearmont Community Library | Clearmont, WY | General operations | $5,000 |
| Methodist Church of Sheridan Wyoming | Sheridan, WY | General operations | $5,000 |
| Story Branch Library | Story, WY | General operations | $5,000 |
| Tongue River Branch Library | Ranchester, WY | General operations | $5,000 |
| Volunteers of America of the Northern Rockies | Sheridan, WY | Homeless shelter | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $305,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $285,000 | 23 |
| 2022 | $297,500 | 25 |
| 2020 | $302,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632529349100918
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7435554
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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