BRYAN FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE HEALTH, EXCELLENCE IN PATIENT CARE, AND HEALTH-RELATED EDUCATION THROUGH PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT OF BRYAN HEALTH AND AFFILIATES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$52.4M
+16.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$554K
-90.1% YoY
Grant Count
4
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$139K
-92.6% YoY
About Bryan Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Bryan Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in LINCOLN, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $52.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $554K. Net investment income was $1.4M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $52,435,121 | $44,901,456 | $41,596,752 |
| Revenue | $6,819,389 | $6,389,406 | $6,309,539 |
| Expenses | $2,434,078 | $7,033,391 | $10,680,984 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,437,779 | $1,100,190 | $550,700 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bryan Medical Center ($409,334), Bryan Health ($117,003), Bryan Physician Network ($18,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BRYAN MEDICAL CENTER LINCOLN, NE | GENERAL SUPPORT | $409,334 |
| BRYAN HEALTH LINCOLN, NE | GENERAL SUPPORT | $117,003 |
| BRYAN PHYSICIAN NETWORK LINCOLN, NE | GENERAL SUPPORT | $18,000 |
| GRAND ISLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER GRAND ISLAND, NE | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL DEWERFF | VP & CFO BRYAN HEALTH/EX-OFFICIO/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| QUINN LAWTON | TREASURER/SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REGINALD KUHN | CHAIR/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RUSSELL GRONEWOLD | CEO - BRYAN HEALTH/PRESIDENT/EX-OFFICIO/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BEN KISER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS HOVE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CRYSTAL LIVINGSTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAN GRASSO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEB SCHORR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC SUTTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GREG DYNEK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAKE MUHLEISEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES TREY PITTENGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JILL DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN LAFLIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN OLSSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH CHIU MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUDY LICHTI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAYNE SUP | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LOEL BROOKS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE WORKS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NELLE WOODS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PREETA BANSAL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT RAVENSCROFT JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT MCHAM DO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bryan Foundation?
Bryan Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in LINCOLN, NE. It holds $52.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Bryan Foundation?
As of 2024, Bryan Foundation holds $52.4M in total assets with $6.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $554K in 2024.
Where does Bryan Foundation operate?
Bryan Foundation has awarded grants in Nebraska.
What size grants does Bryan Foundation award?
In 2024, Bryan Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $554K — an average of about $139K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Bryan Foundation's EIN?
Bryan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7005720. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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