Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd Ryan
Invitation OnlyLittleton, Colorado · EIN 27-1868389 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$7M
Organizations funded71
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$11.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $11,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
87% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Watershed Association | Wimberley, TX | General | $1,500,000 |
| One Village Project | Kapaau, HI | Hawaii land purchase | $625,000 |
| Seton Hays Foundation | Kyle, TX | Ascension hospital kyle | $500,000 |
| Earth Mission Asia | Siloam Spgs, AR | Jsm | $400,000 |
| Katherine Ann Porter School | Wimberley, TX | General | $400,000 |
| The Watershed Association | Wimberley, TX | General | $389,259 |
| The Watershed Association | Wimberley, TX | Endowment rr 12 properties | $300,000 |
| The Watershed Association | Wimberley, TX | General | $300,000 |
| The Watershed Association | Wimberley, TX | General | $275,000 |
| Southeastern Pennsylvania Symphony Orchestra | Lansdale, PA | Sam swansen violin section | $250,000 |
| National Jewish Health | Denver, CO | Dr griffith projects | $200,000 |
| Texas Regional Paralympic Sport | Austin, TX | General | $130,000 |
| Earth Mission Asia | Siloam Spgs, AR | Jungle school of medicine | $100,000 |
| Enhanced Living Inc | Bradford, VT | General | $100,000 |
| Yellowstone River Parks Association | Billings, MT | General | $85,000 |
| Amigos de Jesus St Mary Catholic Church | Wimberley, TX | General | $80,000 |
| Yellowstone River Parks Association | Billings, MT | General | $80,000 |
| Arcs Colorado Chapter | Denver, CO | General | $75,000 |
| Amigos de Jesus St Mary Catholic Church | Wimberley, TX | General | $60,000 |
| Antioch Community Church | Bryan, TX | Women's mercy center | $50,000 |
| Cypress Creek Church | Wimberley, TX | Oaks project | $50,000 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA | Laguna Hills, CA | General | $50,000 |
| Southeastern Pennsylvania Symphony Orchestra | Lansdale, PA | General | $50,000 |
| Texas A&m Foundation | College Station, TX | Hamer chagas research | $50,000 |
| Texas A&m Foundation | College Station, TX | Hamer chagas research | $50,000 |
| Treatment Advocacy Center | Arlington, VA | Training programs, tx & nm | $50,000 |
| University of Delaware | Newark, DE | Barwick fund | $50,000 |
| New Horizons Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | Mukundi - jim ross | $45,000 |
| Mama Dragons | Syracuse, UT | General | $40,000 |
| Mama Dragons | Syracuse, UT | General | $40,000 |
| Direct Aid International | Northfield, VT | General | $35,000 |
| Dr David W Baker Foundation | Great Falls, MT | General | $32,000 |
| Billings Community Foundation | Billings, MT | Wyola projects | $30,000 |
| Casa of Central Texas | New Braunfels, TX | General | $30,000 |
| Center Pole Foundation | Garryowen, MT | General | $30,000 |
| Cypress Creek Church | Wimberley, TX | Columbia mission | $30,000 |
| Cypress Creek Church | Wimberley, TX | General | $30,000 |
| National Museum of Forest Service History | Missoula, MT | Friends of upper rock creek | $30,000 |
| Paws Shelter of Central Texas | Kyle, TX | General | $30,000 |
| The Foundaton for Montana History | Helena, MT | Charles e morris project | $30,000 |
| Wimberley Adoption Group & Rescue | Wimberley, TX | General | $30,000 |
| Amigos de Jesus St Mary Catholic Church | Wimberley, TX | General | $27,000 |
| Pretty Shield Foundation | Billings, MT | General | $27,000 |
| Johnson Legacy Incorporated | Aurora, CO | Bennie williams biography | $26,000 |
| Film Independent Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Ashland | $25,000 |
| Preservation Texas | San Marcos, TX | General | $25,000 |
| Wimberley Institute of Cultures | Wimberley, TX | General | $21,000 |
| Yellowstone River Parks Association | Billings, MT | General | $18,000 |
| Johnson Legacy Incorporated | Aurora, CO | Bennie williams biography | $15,000 |
| Music Maker Foundation | Hillsborough, NC | General | $15,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Countcil | Billings, MT | 2025 public health conference | $13,000 |
| American Prairie Foundation | Boaemen, MT | General | $12,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Countcil | Billings, MT | 2024 rmtlc health conference | $12,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | General | $11,000 |
| Freedom From Religion Foundation | Madison, WI | General | $10,000 |
| Jayhawk Institute | Kingston, WA | General | $10,000 |
| Texas Junior Roller Derby | Austin, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Aclu Foundation | New York, NY | General | $9,000 |
| Cal Farley's Boys Ranch | Amarillo, TX | General | $6,000 |
| University of Montana Foundation | Missoula, MT | Margery brown law fund | $6,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 71 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,038,934 | 71 |
| 2023 | $3,952,500 | 69 |
| 2022 | $2,852,500 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620759349100317
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1868389
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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