Byrne Family Foundation
The Byrne Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Greensboro, Georgia. Its 2022 filing is marked as the organization’s final return and says it wound up its activities by completely liquidating its corporate assets; it therefore appears to have wound down.
Byrne Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Byrne Family Foundation gave $16K across 12 grants in 2022 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $16,250
- -44.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 12
- -45.5% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $1,354
- +2.1% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $250
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (62% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Byrne Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its 2022 filing is marked as its final return.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2211 Sandy Ford, Greensboro, GA 30642
Phone: (706) 453-1732
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Byrne Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Juvenile Diabetes Research ($10K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in New York (62%), Georgia (15%), Missouri (12%), Florida (6%), and Pennsylvania (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Byrne Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 92% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2022) to $38K (2020). In 2022 it made 12 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Juvenile Diabetes Research New York, NY | Research and funding for Diabetes | $10,000 |
| Society of St Vincent De Pual Maryland Heights, MO | Religious | $2,000 |
| Greene County Food Pantry Greensboro, GA | Provide food for those in need | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Naples, FL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Oconee Performing Arts Society Greensboro, GA | Education and support performing arts | $500 |
| Golden Harvest Food Bank Augusta, GA | Provide food for those in need | $250 |
| Greene County Christmas Stocking Greensboro, GA | Provide Christmas gifts to children | $250 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | Cancer Research | $250 |
| Winship Cancer Institute Atlanta, GA | Education and research | $250 |
| Alvernia University Reading, PA | Education | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2022 filing reports 12 grants; the 2021 and 2020 filings report 22 and 24 grants, respectively.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $1,261 | $19,230 | $16,250 | 12 | $16,250 | — |
| 2021 | $17,969 | $493 | $30,470 | $29,170 | 22 | $29,170 | $1,835 |
| 2020 | $47,946 | $366 | $39,500 | $38,250 | 24 | — | $2,768 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. Among the grantees described in their own words, Oconee Performing Arts Society says its mission is to entertain, enrich, and educate its diverse regional community through high-quality performing arts. Golden Harvest Food Bank describes its mission as “Feeding Lives Together.” St. Joseph’s Center says it provides rehabilitation and developmental services, primarily to residents of Lackawanna and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania. Alvernia University describes itself as a Catholic comprehensive university with a liberal arts foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2022, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $16,250. Grants ranged from $250 to $10,000, with a median grant of $250. The largest grants were $10,000 to Juvenile Diabetes Research for diabetes research and funding, $2,000 to Society of St Vincent De Pual for religious purposes, and $1,000 each to Greene County Food Pantry for food assistance and Wounded Warriors for unrestricted purposes. Other reported grants included $500 to Oconee Performing Arts Society and $250 each to Golden Harvest Food Bank, Greene County Christmas Stocking, Md Anderson Cancer Center, Winship Cancer Institute, Alvernia University, St Joseph’s Center, and Plaza Arts Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists John J Byrne as President, Marguerite F Byrne as Vice President, and Carolyn R Eingurt and Heather M Gravitt as Trustees.
Byrne Family Foundation is led by John J Byrne, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
John J Byrne
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn R Eingurt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather M Gravitt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marguerite F Byrne
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Byrne Family Foundation
How much does Byrne Family Foundation give each year?
Byrne Family Foundation gave $16K across 12 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $29K across 22 grants.
What is Byrne Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Byrne Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $250, and its average grant was $1,354, across 12 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Byrne Family Foundation give grants?
Byrne Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (15%) and Missouri (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greensboro, GA (3 grants).
Does Byrne Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of Byrne Family Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Byrne Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Byrne Family Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Juvenile Diabetes Research ($10,000), Society of St Vincent De Pual ($2,000) and Greene County Food Pantry ($1,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Byrne Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Byrne Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 ↑
What is Byrne Family Foundation's EIN?
Byrne Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1590273. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Byrne Family Foundation 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 2020–2022
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