Private foundation · EIN 90-0432947 · South Pasadena, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bryant Family Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $115K total, median $5,000. 67% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$115K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Tools for TomorrowPalm Desert, CACharitable contributions$60K
Braille Institute of AmericaLos Angeles, CACharitable contributions$10K
Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers FdnStaten Island, NYCharitable contributions$10K
Amy's PurposeMorongo Valley, CACharitable contribution$10K
Friends of the Palm Springs Animal ShelterPalm Springs, CACharitable contribution$5,000
Mountains Community Hospital FoundationLake Arrowhead, CACharitable contributions$5,000
Pasadena Humane SocietyPasadena, CACharitable contributions$5,000
Wounded Warriors ProjectOmaha, NECharitable contributions$5,000
Navy Seal FoundationVirginia Beach, VACharitable contribution$5,000

By state: California 6 · New York 1 · Nebraska 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Bryant Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in South Pasadena, California, administered in care of David Bryant, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Bryant Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Bryant Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $115K across 9 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Bryant Family Foundation give?

California (6 grants), New York (1 grants), Nebraska (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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