Dryer Family Foundation
Dryer Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $42K. Net investment income was $171K.
Dryer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Dryer Family Foundation gave $42K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $41,500
- +7.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,611
- -4.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,822,962
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (82% 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 Dryer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota ($10K). Together the top 8 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dryer Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 108% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 54% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2023) to $45K (2020). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota Crosslake, MN | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc Phoenix, AZ | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Amplify Mission Network Edina, MN | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Minneapolis, MN | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Gigis Playhouse-Twin Cities LLC Minneapolis, MN | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Saint Johns University Collegeville, MN | St. John's Hockey Program | $5,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Brookfield, WI | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
| Saint Johns University Collegeville, MN | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
| The St Paul Seminary St. Paul, MN | Charitable Event | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,822,962 | $182,382 | $70,748 | $41,500 | 9 | $56,671 | $170,542 | $104,944 |
| 2024 | $1,711,328 | $125,089 | $69,090 | $38,500 | 8 | $53,445 | $110,548 | $96,043 |
| 2023 | $1,655,329 | $65,927 | $30,063 | $17,000 | 4 | $28,660 | $64,524 | $82,885 |
| 2022 | $1,619,465 | $81,940 | $39,445 | $20,000 | 3 | $31,978 | $77,173 | $81,637 |
| 2021 | $1,576,970 | $134,074 | $42,575 | $21,500 | 6 | $33,472 | $124,777 | $87,836 |
| 2020 | $1,485,471 | $11,505 | $61,073 | $44,500 | 6 | — | $19,846 | $74,527 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dryer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $105K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dryer Family Foundation is led by Janet M Dryer, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Janet M Dryer
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Dryer
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Dryer Family Foundation
How much does Dryer Family Foundation give each year?
Dryer Family Foundation gave $42K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $39K across 8 grants.
What is Dryer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Dryer Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,611, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dryer Family Foundation give grants?
Dryer Family Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (12%) and Wisconsin (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (2 grants) and Collegeville, MN (2 grants).
Does Dryer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Dryer Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (5 grants).
Who are Dryer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Dryer Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota ($10,000), Saint Johns University ($7,500 across 2 grants) and American Cancer Society Inc ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dryer Family Foundation?
Dryer Family Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $57K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $105K (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 is Dryer Family Foundation's EIN?
Dryer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1459410. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Dryer 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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