Private foundation · EIN 13-7384132 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ben F Bryer a C

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $350K total, median $88K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$350K
Median grant
$88K
Stays in PA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.2M

Grants paid in 2024

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Icahn School of Med at Mt SinaiNew York, NYGeneral operating$150K
University of Michigan--FlintFlint, MIGeneral operating$125K
Flint Institute of MusicFlint, MIGeneral operating$50K
The New York Public LibraryNew York, NYGeneral operating$25K

By state: New York 2 · Michigan 2

About this foundation

Ben F Bryer a C is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Ben F Bryer a C accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ben F Bryer a C give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $350K across 4 grants, a median of $88K.

Where does Ben F Bryer a C give?

New York (2 grants), Michigan (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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