Byers Family Foundation
Byers Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Edmond, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $261K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $155K. Net investment income was $42K.
Byers Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Byers Family Foundation gave $155K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $155,128
- +53.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,855
- +28.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $260,513
- -31.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Byers Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City Care ($110K). Together the top 6 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 45 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Byers Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 53% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 997% of 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $99K (2023) to $155K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City Care Oklahoma City, OK | General Operations | $110,000 |
| Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK | General Operations | $20,000 |
| The Good OKC Moore, OK | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Antioch Ministry Waco, TX | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Restore OKC Oklahoma City, OK | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Crossings Community Church Oklahoma City, OK | Donations of Christmas Gifts | $128 |
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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 | $260,513 | $64,022 | $161,880 | $155,128 | 6 | $161,578 | $41,601 | $16,212 |
| 2024 | $378,998 | $11,466 | $107,202 | $101,033 | 5 | $107,017 | $18,457 | $20,706 |
| 2023 | $394,386 | $28,664 | $104,289 | $99,236 | 14 | $104,289 | $13,301 | $20,115 |
| 2022 | $470,011 | $5,420 | $104,864 | $101,101 | 11 | $104,674 | $8,785 | $23,741 |
| 2021 | $570,172 | $689,291 | $119,119 | $114,070 | 9 | $119,119 | $5,312 | $5,137 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Byers Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Byers Family Foundation is led by Dana Byers, Secretary, Treasurer & Executive Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dana Byers
Secretary, Treasurer & Executive Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Christopher Byers
President
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Byers Family Foundation
How much does Byers Family Foundation give each year?
Byers Family Foundation gave $155K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $101K across 5 grants.
What is Byers Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Byers Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $25,855, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Byers Family Foundation give grants?
Byers Family Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (4 grants).
Does Byers Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of Byers Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Byers Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Byers Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include City Care ($110,000), Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma ($20,000) and The Good OKC ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Byers Family Foundation?
Byers Family Foundation reported $261K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $162K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Byers Family Foundation's EIN?
Byers Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1118652. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Byers Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- 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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