Byers Charitable Trust
Byers Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return, so the trust appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Byers Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Byers Charitable Trust gave $92K across 18 grants in 2023 (avg $5K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $92,128
- +1742.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 18
- +1700.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $5,118
- +2.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $3,064
- Primary geography
- Ohio (73% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Byers Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust’s 2023 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Because that filing is marked as final, this should not be treated as current application guidance.
- Contact
Mailing address: 427 S Hamilton Road, Columbus, OH 43213
Phone: (614) 228-5111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Byers Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Humane Society of Madison County ($16K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust’s 2023 grants went primarily to organizations in Ohio, which received 73% of grant dollars. Other recipient-state shares were Georgia, 11%; Massachusetts, 4%; and New York and Michigan, 3% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How Byers Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 609% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $92K (2023). In 2023 it made 18 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humane Society of Madison County West Jefferson, OH | General Support | $15,500 |
| Upper Arlington Legacy Campaign Upper Arlington, OH | General Support | $15,500 |
| Delaware County Humane Society Delaware, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
| Promise of Hope Dudley, GA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Conservatory Columbus, OH | General Support | $6,500 |
| Ohio Wildlife Center Powell, OH | General Support | $5,000 |
| Columbus School for Girls Columbus, OH | General Support | $5,000 |
| Kevin Babington Foundation Westwood, MA | General Support | $4,000 |
| Antique Boat Museum Clayton, NY | General Support | $3,128 |
| Ballet Met Columbus, OH | General Support | $3,000 |
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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 | — | $3,672 | $96,504 | $92,128 | 18 | $93,755 | $923 | $3,563 |
| 2022 | $92,832 | $1,212 | $9,178 | $5,000 | 1 | $6,410 | — | $4,752 |
| 2021 | $100,798 | $26 | $14,377 | $10,000 | 9 | $10,300 | — | $5,503 |
| 2020 | $115,149 | $792 | $17,234 | $13,000 | 8 | — | — | $6,364 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Byers Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $4K 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
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations working in areas including animal welfare, wildlife rehabilitation, recovery services, education, conservation, and cultural or historical activities. These are descriptions of grantees, not stated focus areas of the trust.
For example, the Humane Society of Madison County says its mission is to provide shelter, medical care, and comfort to stray and surrendered dogs and cats while helping them find homes. Ohio Wildlife Center describes its work as wildlife rehabilitation, education, and wildlife health studies. Promise of Hope says it provides guidance and assistance to people suffering from chemical dependency, including shelter, education, clothing, living skills, and food.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the trust reported 18 grants totaling $92,128. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $15,500, with a median of $3,064. Among the largest grants were $15,500 each to the Humane Society of Madison County and Upper Arlington Legacy Campaign; $10,000 each to Delaware County Humane Society and Promise of Hope; and $6,500 to Friends of the Conservatory. The listed purposes for these grants were general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Frank Mbyers Jr, George Byers III, and George Byers Jr as trustees.
Byers Charitable Trust's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Frank Mbyers Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Byers III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Byers Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Byers Charitable Trust
How much does Byers Charitable Trust give each year?
Byers Charitable Trust gave $92K across 18 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
What is Byers Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Byers Charitable Trust's median grant in 2023 was $3,064, and its average grant was $5,118, across 18 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Byers Charitable Trust give grants?
Byers Charitable Trust gives mostly in Ohio: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (4 grants).
Does Byers Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Byers Charitable Trust's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Byers Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Byers Charitable Trust's largest 2023 grantees include Humane Society of Madison County ($15,500), Upper Arlington Legacy Campaign ($15,500) and Delaware County Humane Society ($10,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Byers Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations working in areas including animal welfare, wildlife rehabilitation, recovery services, education, conservation, and cultural or historical activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Byers Charitable Trust?
The trust’s 2023 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Byers Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Byers Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Byers Charitable Trust's EIN?
Byers Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6291142. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Byers Charitable Trust 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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