Foundations that fund organizations in Bryan, Ohio
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bryan nonprofits
16 private foundations gave $1.3M to Bryan organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 16 that say either way accept applications.
27 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bryan around $3,250. 10 of these funders are based in Ohio; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 16
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 16 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bryan
- $1.3M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 27
- Typical median grant
- $3,250
- Based in OH
- 63%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bryan organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bard-Steel Family Foundation | Bryan, OH | 5 | $593K | $20K | Preselected only | General |
| Richard and Mary Bard Foundation | Naples, FL | 3 | $502K | $1,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Courtney Christian Charitable Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Spangler Foundation | Bryan, OH | 1 | $37K | $37K | Preselected only | General operations |
| George Isaac Foundation | Toledo, OH | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| The Sharp Family Foundation Inc | Fort Myers, FL | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Tom and Ellen Noneman Foundation Co Plante Moran Trust | Grand Rapids, MI | 2 | $15K | $7,250 | Preselected only | General support |
| Anne M Bard Foundation | Bryan, OH | 2 | $6,500 | $3,250 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Killgallon Foundation | Bryan, OH | 2 | $5,500 | $2,750 | Yes | Bryan city schools art project campaign; Charitable operations |
| John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation | Toledo, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To support the charitable mission of the organization |
| Premier Bank Foundation | Canfield, OH | 2 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Yes | Sponsorship; Charitable |
| Justin F Coressel Charitable Trust | Defiance, OH | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Annual appeal |
| Stryker Community Emergency Pantry | Stryker, OH | 1 | $752 | $752 | Yes | Home heat |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $750 | $375 | Preselected only | Housing, shelter; Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Firstenergy Foundation | Akron, OH | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Health & Safety |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Bryan, Ohio?
Bard-Steel Family Foundation, Richard and Mary Bard Foundation, Courtney Christian Charitable Foundation, Spangler Foundation, George Isaac Foundation and 11 others reported grants to Bryan organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Bryan. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.