Bryson Family Foundation Inc
Bryson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Winter Park, Florida. In its 2025 filing, it reported making contributions to preselected charitable organizations and stated that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Bryson Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bryson Family Foundation Inc gave $19K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,049
- -32.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,587
- -32.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,379
- Total assets
- $721,840
- +11.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bryson Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2156 Talman Ct, Winter Park, FL 32792
Phone: (407) 342-1533
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bryson Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was East Coast Believers Church ($5K). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For 2025, the reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Florida 86%, Washington, DC 13%, and California 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bryson Family Foundation Inc gives
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 63% 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 (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $300 (2021) to $28K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Coast Believers Church Oviedo, FL | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge Orlando, FL | Contribution | $2,400 |
| Fish & Wildlife Foundation Washington, DC | Contribution | $2,400 |
| Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando Sanford, FL | Contribution | $2,400 |
| Christian Help Casselberry, FL | Contribution | $1,800 |
| Reef Restoration Foundation Tavernier, FL | Contribution | $1,557 |
| 8 Cents in a Jar Apopka, FL | Contribution | $1,200 |
| Crossroads Corral Longwood, FL | Contribution | $1,200 |
| Ronald McDonald House Orlando, FL | Contribution | $692 |
| Dare America Inglewood, CA | Contribution | $313 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $721,840 | $101,330 | $21,209 | $19,049 | 12 | $19,049 | $29,285 | $30,423 |
| 2024 | $645,220 | $120,133 | $31,856 | $28,239 | 12 | $28,239 | $54,098 | $27,471 |
| 2023 | $589,842 | $94,146 | $14,911 | $14,481 | 9 | $14,481 | $46,099 | $25,542 |
| 2022 | $448,026 | $86,431 | $18,378 | $16,015 | 4 | $16,015 | $14,386 | $21,095 |
| 2021 | $380,273 | $141,104 | $1,539 | $300 | 1 | $300 | $53,874 | $19,780 |
| 2020 | $240,408 | $67,126 | $10,649 | $9,223 | 13 | — | $3,626 | $11,205 |
| 2019 | $183,931 | $81,275 | $8,344 | — | — | — | $2,156 | $6,812 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bryson Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando describes its work as educating, sheltering, placing, and caring for pets and their families. 8 Cents in a Jar describes its mission as providing financial life skills and resources to youth from under-resourced communities. Crossroads Corral says it provides equine-assisted psychotherapy and learning for people facing trauma and other challenges. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $19,049. Grants ranged from $37 to $5,000, with a median of $1,378. The largest grants included $5,000 to East Coast Believers Church, $2,400 each to Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge, Fish & Wildlife Foundation, and Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, and $1,800 to Christian Help.
Other listed grants included $1,557 to Reef Restoration Foundation; $1,200 each to 8 Cents in a Jar and Crossroads Corral; $692 to Ronald McDonald House; $313 to DARE America; $50 to Summit Church; and $37 to The Geneva School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michelle Bryson as president and Mark Bryson as vice president.
Bryson Family Foundation Inc is led by Michelle Bryson, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michelle Bryson
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mark Bryson
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Bryson Family Foundation Inc
How much does Bryson Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Bryson Family Foundation Inc gave $19K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $28K across 12 grants.
What is Bryson Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Bryson Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,379, and its average grant was $1,587, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bryson Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Bryson Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (3 grants) and Casselberry, FL (2 grants).
Does Bryson Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Bryson Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (12 grants).
Who are Bryson Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Bryson Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include East Coast Believers Church ($5,000), Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge ($2,400) and Fish & Wildlife Foundation ($2,400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bryson Family Foundation Inc?
Bryson Family Foundation Inc reported $722K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (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 Bryson Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando describes its work as educating, sheltering, placing, and caring for pets and their families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bryson Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bryson Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Bryson Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2875467. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Bryson Family 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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