Ed L Bryson Trust 1020000203
Ed L Bryson Trust 1020000203 is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Hamilton, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $7.8M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $948K. Net investment income was $658K.
Ed L Bryson Trust 1020000203 at a glance
In short: Ed L Bryson Trust 1020000203 gave $948K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $948K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $947,998
- +345.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $947,998
- +345.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $947,998
- Total assets
- $7,784,164
- -4.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
Who Ed L Bryson Trust 1020000203 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was City of Celina ($948K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Ed L Bryson Trust 1020000203 gives
- Giving grew 732% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 227% 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $114K (2023) to $948K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $948K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Celina Celina, OH | See Statement 14 Attached. | $947,998 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,784,164 | $698,581 | $1,019,460 | $947,998 | 1 | $975,521 | $658,442 | $428,995 |
| 2025 | $8,105,039 | $355,524 | $413,984 | $212,885 | 1 | $365,347 | $315,888 | $415,517 |
| 2024 | $8,166,483 | $320,801 | $328,561 | $120,890 | 1 | $289,973 | $269,035 | $392,442 |
| 2023 | $8,172,413 | $-116,009 | $239,015 | $113,978 | 1 | $184,402 | $188,486 | $386,852 |
| 2022 | $8,527,716 | $1,871,190 | $567,352 | $433,676 | 1 | $468,899 | $1,833,116 | $423,784 |
| 2021 | $7,224,126 | $2,688,388 | $728,806 | $611,752 | 1 | — | $2,634,890 | $437,638 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ed L Bryson Trust 1020000203 reported a distributable amount of $429K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ed L Bryson Trust 1020000203's only listed officer is First Financial Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
First Financial Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$46K (2021) → $67K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $67K, to First Financial Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ed L Bryson Trust 1020000203
How much does Ed L Bryson Trust 1020000203 give each year?
Ed L Bryson Trust 1020000203 gave $948K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $213K across 1 grant.
How large is Ed L Bryson Trust 1020000203?
Ed L Bryson Trust 1020000203 reported $7.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $976K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $429K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Ed L Bryson Trust 1020000203?
Ed L Bryson Trust 1020000203 is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Hamilton, OH. It holds $7.8M in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Ed L Bryson Trust 1020000203 operate?
Ed L Bryson Trust 1020000203 has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Ed L Bryson Trust 1020000203's EIN?
Ed L Bryson Trust 1020000203's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6514171. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 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 2026 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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