Muriel and Seymour Thickman Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyBillings, Montana · EIN 83-0290571 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$272K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$6.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
100% of grants went outside Montana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation | Sheridan, WY | Program support | $50,000 |
| Piatigorsky Foundation | New York, NY | Program support | $35,000 |
| Wyo Theatre | Sheridan, WY | Program support | $25,000 |
| The Brinton Museum | Big Horn, WY | Program support | $15,000 |
| Sage Community Arts | Sheridan, WY | Program support | $15,000 |
| Center for Vital Community | Sheridan, WY | Program support | $15,000 |
| The Hub on Smith Street Fka Senior Citizens Council | Sheridan, WY | Program support | $15,000 |
| Sheridan College Foundation | Sheridan, WY | Support concert and theatre | $10,000 |
| Sheridan County YMCA | Sheridan, WY | Program support | $10,000 |
| Wyoming Pbs | Riverton, WY | Program support | $10,000 |
| Wyoming Public Media | Laramie, WY | Program support | $10,000 |
| Sheridan Civic Theatre Guild | Sheridan, WY | Program support | $10,000 |
| University of Wyoming Foundation | Laramie, WY | Program support | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Bighorns | Sheridan, WY | Program support | $10,000 |
| Sheridan County Library Foundation | Sheridan, WY | Program support | $5,000 |
| Circle of Hope Health Care Services | Casper, WY | Program support | $5,000 |
| Sheridan Community Land Trust | Sheridan, WY | Program support | $5,000 |
| Advocacy & Resources Center | Sheridan, WY | Program support | $5,000 |
| Bighorn Development Center | Sheridan, WY | Program support | $5,000 |
| Antelope Butte Foundation | Sheridan, WY | Program support | $3,000 |
| Wyoming Community Foundation | Laramie, WY | Program support | $2,000 |
| Compass Center for Famlies | Sheridan, WY | Program support | $1,000 |
| Sheridan Arts Council | Sheridan, WY | Program support | $800 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $271,800 | 23 |
| 2024 | $221,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $119,500 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349101232
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-0290571
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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