Bralyn Foundation Inc

CLEARWATER, FL EIN: 87-3482851

Bralyn Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Clearwater, Florida. The organization was officially established on October 18, 2021, and maintains an active status as a Florida not-for-profit corporation.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$6.9M

+5.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$465K

-3.1% YoY

Grant Count

-14.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$26K

+13.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bralyn Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $363K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding priorities include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Nonprofit Human Services
Human and Social Service Grants
Poverty Alleviation
Reproductive Health

Grantmaking

Grant Range

s:** Typical awards range from $20,000 to $100,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Florida, Washington, and Virginia.

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $925K (68%)

North Carolina $80K (6%)

Virginia $80K (6%)

Illinois $60K (4%)

Tennessee $60K (4%)

Washington $60K (4%)

New York $40K (3%)

Oregon $40K (3%)

+1 more states

States

Florida Illinois Missouri North Carolina New York Oregon Tennessee Virginia Washington

Cities

BooneChicagoClearwaterDunedinEugeneFentonLargoMemphisNashvilleOrlandoPalmettoSt PetersburgStaten IslandTacomaTampaTarpon SpringsVirginia BeachWeeki Wachee

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets: $6,913,075 (as of most recent filing)

2023 Financial Summary:

Total assets: $6,555,614
Total revenues: $252,848
Total expenses: $494,442
Investment income and dividends: $259,966
Total grants, contributions, etc.: $33,106

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$6,913,075	$6,555,614	$6,797,208
Revenue	$821,778	$252,848	$7,223,541
Expenses	$484,317	$494,442	$426,333
Qualifying Distributions	$465,000	$480,000	$420,000
Net Investment Income	$253,755	$250,624	$88,312
Distributable Amount	$362,906	$460,713	$265,516

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

53 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Christian Church in the Wildwood ($80,000), Inspire Equine Therapy Program ($40,000), Samaritan's Purse ($40,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CASA OF PINELLAS ST PETERSBURG, FL	CHARITABLE	$20,000
CHARITY WORKS CLEARWATER, FL	CHARITABLE	$20,000
CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN THE WILDWOOD WEEKI WACHEE, FL	RELIGIOUS	$80,000
COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY - DUNEDIN DUNEDIN, FL	CHARITABLE	$20,000
CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH - THE SCHOOL TAMPA, FL	CHARITABLE	$25,000
GARY SINISE FOUNDATION NASHVILLE, TN	CHARITABLE	$20,000
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CLEARWATER, FL	CHARITABLE	$20,000
HANDS ACCROSS THE BAY CLEARWATER, FL	CHARITABLE	$20,000
HOLT INTERNATIONAL EUGENE, OR	CHARITABLE	$20,000
INSPIRE EQUINE THERAPY PROGRAM CLEARWATER, FL	ANIMAL	$40,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is governed by three trustees:

Lynn Bradley - President
Christine Gagnon - Secretary
Faith Sharpe - Treasurer

All three are based in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
LYNN BRADLEY	PRESIDENT	1	—
FAITH SHARPE	TREASURER	1	—
CHRISTINE GAGNON	SECRETARY	1	—

Contact Information

Principal Address: 100 2nd Avenue South, Suite 900 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Mailing Address: 650 Cleveland Street P.O. Box 1608 Clearwater, FL 33757

Registered Agent: Legacy Protection Lawyers, LLP

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bralyn Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's primary funding priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Nonprofit Human Services • Human and Social Service Grants • Poverty Alleviation • Reproductive Health

How do I apply for a grant from Bralyn Foundation Inc?

**Grant Sizes:** Typical awards range from $20,000 to $100,000. **Recent Grants (2023):** • Christian Church in the Wildwood Florida: $50,000 (Religious) • Inspired Acres: $25,000 (Animal) • Gary Sinise Foundation: $20,000 (Charitable) **Annual Giving:** Total giving of $465,000 (based on most recent IRS 990 filing in 2024). In 2023, the foundation distributed $480,000 in grants.

Where does Bralyn Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Florida, Washington, and Virginia.

What size grants does Bralyn Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Bralyn Foundation Inc awarded 18 grants totaling $465K — an average of about $26K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Bralyn Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Bralyn Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $363K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.