Bryant Charitable Foundation
Bryant Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Sonoma, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 8 grants totaling $42K.
Bryant Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Bryant Charitable Foundation gave $42K across 8 grants in 2022 (avg $5K), top state California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $41,914
- +90.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $5,239
- +90.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- California (48% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Bryant Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was American Civil Liberties Union Foundation ($10K). Together the top 8 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bryant Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2021) to $50K (2020). In 2022 it made 8 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| California State University Long Beach Long Beach, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Sonoma Land Trust Santa Rosa, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Washington, DC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Sansum Diabetes Research Institute Santa Barbara, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Antelope Valley College Foundation Lancaster, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $1,914 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $3,461 | $44,394 | $41,914 | 8 | $41,914 | — | $1,665 |
| 2021 | $32,939 | $3,940 | $23,396 | $22,020 | 8 | $22,020 | — | $3,056 |
| 2020 | $52,395 | $4,808 | $51,106 | $49,700 | 18 | — | $4,149 | $4,552 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bryant Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bryant Charitable Foundation is led by Leah Bryant, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Leah Bryant
President
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Delaroque
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Bryant
Secretary-Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Bryant Charitable Foundation
How much does Bryant Charitable Foundation give each year?
Bryant Charitable Foundation gave $42K across 8 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $22K across 8 grants.
What is Bryant Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Bryant Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,239, across 8 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bryant Charitable Foundation give grants?
Bryant Charitable Foundation's top state is California, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (36%) and District of Columbia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Bryant Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bryant Charitable Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bryant Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Bryant Charitable Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include American Civil Liberties Union Foundation ($10,000), California State University Long Beach ($5,000) and Planned Parenthood ($5,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What is Bryant Charitable Foundation?
Bryant Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Sonoma, CA.
How much is Bryant Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Bryant Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Bryant Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Bryant Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2104239. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 6, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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