BK Bryant Foundation
BK Bryant Foundation is a private foundation based in Columbia, Illinois. Its 2024 filing lists grants for general operations to organizations in Kansas, Illinois, North Carolina, New York, and Tennessee.
BK Bryant Foundation at a glance
In short: BK Bryant Foundation gave $32K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Kansas. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,000
- +15.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,286
- +15.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $697,477
- +41.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to BK Bryant Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Requests should be made to Mark Bryant in a letter stating the proposed use of funds. Awards are limited to organizations described in I.R.C. Section 170(c)(2).
- Contact
Application contact: Mark Bryant
Mailing address: 500 Micahs Way, Columbia, IL 62236
Phone: (618) 281-3279
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who BK Bryant Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation for Independence ($5K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas, 17% to Illinois, 12% to North Carolina, 6% to New York, and 5% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is BK Bryant Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 64% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2020) to $32K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Independence Independence, KS | Support for General Operations | $4,500 |
| Independence Historical Museum Independence, KS | Support for General Operations | $4,000 |
| Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church Independence, KS | Support for General Operations | $3,000 |
| Bethany United Methodist Church Columbia, IL | Support for General Operations | $3,000 |
| First Church of the Nazarene Independence, KS | Support for General Operations | $3,000 |
| Friends of Riverside Park and Zoo Association Independence, KS | Support for General Operations | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Support for General Operations | $2,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Charlotte, NC | Support for General Operations | $2,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse International Relief Boone, NC | Support for General Operations | $2,000 |
| Helping Strays Columbia, IL | Support for General Operations | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $697,477 | $653,452 | $36,370 | $32,000 | 14 | $33,995 | $238,002 | $36,195 |
| 2023 | $492,946 | $28,679 | $31,530 | $27,750 | 14 | $29,640 | $6,789 | $27,673 |
| 2022 | $495,797 | $38,915 | $27,024 | $23,000 | 14 | $24,941 | $16,974 | $24,878 |
| 2021 | $483,906 | $37,277 | $23,306 | $19,550 | 14 | $21,389 | $10,165 | $25,163 |
| 2020 | $471,032 | $66,878 | $19,808 | $16,750 | 13 | — | $5,474 | $20,708 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, BK Bryant Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $32,000 through 14 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $4,500, with a median grant of $2,000. The listed grant purposes were support for general operations.
Notable 2024 grants included $4,500 to Community Foundation for Independence, $4,000 to Independence Historical Museum, and $3,000 each to Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Bethany United Methodist Church, and First Church of the Nazarene.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
BK Bryant Foundation is led by Mark Bryant, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Bryant
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Bryant
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trudy Bryant
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about BK Bryant Foundation
How much does BK Bryant Foundation give each year?
BK Bryant Foundation gave $32K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $28K across 14 grants.
What is BK Bryant Foundation's typical grant size?
BK Bryant Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,286, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does BK Bryant Foundation give grants?
BK Bryant Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (17%) and North Carolina (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Independence, KS (6 grants) and Columbia, IL (2 grants).
Does BK Bryant Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of BK Bryant Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are BK Bryant Foundation's largest grantees?
BK Bryant Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foundation for Independence ($4,500), Independence Historical Museum ($4,000) and Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is BK Bryant Foundation?
BK Bryant Foundation reported $697K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
How do I apply for a grant from BK Bryant Foundation?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is BK Bryant Foundation's EIN?
BK Bryant Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7049105. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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