Bryan Brothers Foundation Inc
The Bryan Brothers Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Easton, Maryland. It supports youth programs, with a mission centered on helping children on the Eastern Shore grow through participation in sports, recreation, and development programs.
Bryan Brothers Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bryan Brothers Foundation Inc gave $43K across 16 grants in 2023 (avg $3K), mostly in Maryland. 44% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $43,158
- -3.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 16
- -20.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $2,697
- +20.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,431,611
- +4.9% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (7 of 16, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bryan Brothers Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website describes a brief application process during two three-month review cycles each year, April 1–June 30 and September 1–November 30. It says applications must be complete and include supporting documentation; applications ask for information about the organization and proposed program, the number of children served, expected outcomes, amount requested, timing, implementation, other funding sources, and plans if the full amount is not raised. Only programs serving youth will be considered. Grant recipients are required to submit a report after using the funds.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists annual application cycles of April 1–June 30 and September 1–November 30.
- Deadline
- The website lists annual application cycles of April 1–June 30 and September 1–November 30.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7140 Barkers Landing Rd, Easton, MD 21601
Phone: (410) 819-3780
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bryan Brothers Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Mid Shore Meals Til Monday ($11K). Together the top 10 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated mission refers to children on the Eastern Shore. Its 2023 grants went entirely to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bryan Brothers Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 7 of 16 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 50% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 62% 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 (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2021) to $45K (2022). In 2023 it made 16 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mid Shore Meals Til Monday East New Market, MD | Project Development | $11,000 |
| Denton Little League Denton, MD | Project Development | $6,500 |
| Junior Achievement Salisburyt, MD | Project Development | $4,000 |
| Critchlow Adkins Easton, MD | Project Development | $3,500 |
| Cambrige South Dorchester High School Cambridge, MD | Project Development | $3,198 |
| Easton Police Department Easton, MD | Project Development | $2,500 |
| Queen Annes Advocates for Youth Inc Centreville, MD | Project Development | $2,500 |
| Talbot Youth Foortball Cheer Easton, MD | Project Development | $2,500 |
| St Michaels High School St Michaels, MD | Project Development | $1,500 |
| Hurlock Elementary School Hurlock, MD | Project Development | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,431,611 | $294,553 | $178,471 | $43,158 | 16 | $43,158 | — | $69,098 |
| 2022 | $1,364,630 | $216,515 | $139,500 | $44,761 | 20 | $44,761 | $9,642 | — |
| 2021 | $1,472,672 | $24,099 | $60,617 | $14,250 | 10 | $14,250 | — | — |
| 2020 | $1,348,167 | $54,233 | $79,306 | $32,150 | 14 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bryan Brothers Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $69K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to help ensure that children on the Eastern Shore have opportunities for personal growth through youth sports, recreation, and development programs. Its website says it supports program growth and outreach, responds to requests for program support and capital needs, and sometimes works through service organizations to assist children and families in emergency situations.
The foundation’s 2023 grants included youth associations, schools, a police department, and other organizations. One grantee, Wye River Upper School Inc., received $1,000 in 2023; the school describes its mission as providing an appropriate academic setting for students with learning differences.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave $43,158 through 16 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $11,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
Notable 2023 grants included $11,000 to Mid Shore Meals Til Monday, $6,500 to Denton Little League, $4,000 to Junior Achievement, $3,500 to Critchlow Adkins, and $3,198 to Cambridge South Dorchester High School. The listed purposes for these grants were “project development.” All 2023 grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2023 filing lists Allen M. Bryan Jr., Sharon M. Poore, Samuel J. Townsend, James Latham, Jason T. Bryan, Lawrence T. Gay, James C. Johnson, Dawn B. Turner, and Frank Divilio as directors. The foundation’s website identifies Allen M. Bryan, Jr. as executive director and lists Christie Bishop, Jason T. Bryan, Lawrence T. “Rennie” Gay, Lucille Hughes, Sharon M. Poore, and Samuel J. “Butch” Townsend on its board.
Bryan Brothers Foundation Inc's 2023 filing lists 9 officers; none of the 9 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Allen M. Bryan Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawn B. Turner
Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Divilio
Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James C. Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Latham
Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason T. Bryan
Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence T. Gay
Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel J. Townsend
Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon M. Poore
Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Bryan Brothers Foundation Inc
How much does Bryan Brothers Foundation Inc give each year?
Bryan Brothers Foundation Inc gave $43K across 16 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $45K across 20 grants.
What is Bryan Brothers Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Bryan Brothers Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,697, across 16 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bryan Brothers Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Bryan Brothers Foundation Inc give grants?
Bryan Brothers Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Easton, MD (5 grants), Cambridge, MD (2 grants), Centreville, MD (2 grants) and St Michaels, MD (2 grants).
Does Bryan Brothers Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Bryan Brothers Foundation Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Project Development" (16 grants).
Who are Bryan Brothers Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Bryan Brothers Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Mid Shore Meals Til Monday ($11,000), Denton Little League ($6,500) and Junior Achievement ($4,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Bryan Brothers Foundation Inc?
Bryan Brothers Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $69K (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.
What does Bryan Brothers Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to help ensure that children on the Eastern Shore have opportunities for personal growth through youth sports, recreation, and development programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bryan Brothers Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bryan Brothers Foundation Inc's EIN?
Bryan Brothers Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3673544. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Bryan Brothers Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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