Carrier & Bryant Distributors Education
Carrier & Bryant Distributors Education is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. It awards scholarships for undergraduate degrees at accredited colleges and universities to applicants who are dependents of people employed in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning industry.
Carrier & Bryant Distributors Education at a glance
In short: Carrier & Bryant Distributors Education gave $38K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Ohio. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $37,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $808,416
- +26.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (16% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Carrier & Bryant Distributors Education
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. An application form is available through Carrier & Bryant Distributors and on the web; the filing lists Scholarship Services Co as the contact. Scholarships are restricted to undergraduate degrees at accredited colleges or universities, and applicants must be dependents of people employed in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning industry.
- Review Cycle
- May 31.
- Deadline
- May 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Scholarship Services Co
Mailing address: PO Box 770728, Lakewood, OH 44107
Phone: (800) 722-2577
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Carrier & Bryant Distributors Education funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Joseph Alvarez ($2K). Together the top 10 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 125 grants of 125 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Ohio (16%), Pennsylvania (12%), and Idaho, Georgia, and Michigan (8% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Carrier & Bryant Distributors Education open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 25 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2023) to $38K (2022). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Alvarez Tallahassee, FL | Education | $1,500 |
| Anne Leaman Willow Street, PA | Education | $1,500 |
| Lindsay Rigby Grace, ID | Education | $1,500 |
| Brittney Lumpkin Dawsonville, GA | Education | $1,500 |
| Peyton Shaffer Cadillac, MI | Education | $1,500 |
| Madelyn Winger Torrance, CA | Education | $1,500 |
| Natalie Samuell Houston, TX | Education | $1,500 |
| McKenna Pritchett Easton, MD | Education | $1,500 |
| Rachel Rawlings Chillicothe, OH | Education | $1,500 |
| Michaeline Disbennett Cincinnati, OH | Education | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $808,416 | $230,000 | $58,967 | $37,500 | 25 | $37,500 | $36,295 |
| 2023 | $637,383 | $228,000 | $37,600 | $37,500 | 25 | $37,500 | $29,844 |
| 2022 | $446,983 | $175,750 | $47,575 | $38,000 | 25 | $38,000 | $19,943 |
| 2021 | $318,808 | $171,250 | $49,937 | $38,000 | 25 | — | $14,151 |
| 2020 | $197,495 | $45,500 | $47,500 | $38,000 | 25 | — | $10,761 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carrier & Bryant Distributors Education reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $37,500 through 25 grants. Each grant was $1,500, and the listed grant purposes were education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Spencer Atkins as president and David Meyers as treasurer.
Carrier & Bryant Distributors Education is led by Spencer Atkins, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Spencer Atkins
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Meyers
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Carrier & Bryant Distributors Education
How much does Carrier & Bryant Distributors Education give each year?
Carrier & Bryant Distributors Education gave $38K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $38K across 25 grants.
What is Carrier & Bryant Distributors Education's typical grant size?
Carrier & Bryant Distributors Education's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,500, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Carrier & Bryant Distributors Education give grants?
Carrier & Bryant Distributors Education's top state is Ohio, with 16% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (12%) and Idaho (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Willow Street, PA (2 grants).
Does Carrier & Bryant Distributors Education give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Carrier & Bryant Distributors Education's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (25 grants).
Who are Carrier & Bryant Distributors Education's largest grantees?
Carrier & Bryant Distributors Education's largest 2024 grantees include Joseph Alvarez ($1,500), Anne Leaman ($1,500) and Lindsay Rigby ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Carrier & Bryant Distributors Education?
Carrier & Bryant Distributors Education reported $808K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Carrier & Bryant Distributors Education?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Carrier & Bryant Distributors Education's EIN?
Carrier & Bryant Distributors Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1153992. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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