Edwin E and Janet L Bryant Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Stoughton, WI EIN: 39-1746858 Website

The Edwin E. and Janet L. Bryant Foundation, Inc. is a private foundation based in Stoughton, Wisconsin. Founded in December 1993 as the BGB Foundation, Inc. (later renamed), the foundation was established to honor Edwin E. Bryant and continue the philanthropic legacy he and his wife Janet shared during their lifetime. The foundation operates with a staff of two employees.

Key facts about Edwin E and Janet L Bryant Foundation

EIN: 39-1746858
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $1,679,571
Grants made (2024): 57
Average grant: $29,466
Median grant: $18,000
New grantees (estimate): 14% first-time grantees (8 of 57, 2024)
Primary geography: Wisconsin (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Edwin E and Janet L Bryant Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Edwin E and Janet L Bryant Foundation's 57 itemized 2024 grants were Wisconsin (87%) and Iowa (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stoughton, WI (24 grants), Madison, WI (4 grants), La Crosse, WI (2 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (2 grants). None of its 57 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (29 grants) and "Program Support" (27 grants).

Is Edwin E and Janet L Bryant Foundation open to new grantees?

14%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 8 of 57 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $32K. How we count

Medians: $12K first-time, $20K repeat.

81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$1.7M

+10.2% YoY

Grant Count

+3.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$29K

+6.3% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's mission is to make a positive difference in the quality of life in Stoughton, Dane County, and Wisconsin.

The foundation supports a wide variety of charitable organizations, with particular emphasis on:

Community development and quality of life initiatives
Youth programs and services
Healthcare and medical support
Educational scholarships

Grantmaking

The foundation administers a significant scholarship program with two components:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

Stoughton, Wisconsin
Dane County, Wisconsin
Wisconsin communities with historical Nelson Industries, Inc. manufacturing locations

Grant Distribution by State

Wisconsin $1.5M (87%)

Iowa $95K (6%)

Minnesota $64K (4%)

Alabama $12K (1%)

Indiana $12K (1%)

All other $36K (2%)

Share of all 57 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Alabama California Colorado Georgia Iowa Illinois Indiana Kentucky Minnesota North Carolina New York Ohio Wisconsin

Cities

StoughtonMadisonLa CrosseEau ClaireMilwaukeeDecorahGreen BayMenomonieMononaOregonPlattevilleRiver FallsWinonaMinneapolisAmesFennimoreForest CityJanesvilleKennesawOshkosh

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $61,287,832
Total Revenues: $6,429,956
Total Expenses: $3,462,787
Number of Employees: 2

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

262 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Stoughton Hospital Foundation ($300,000), Friends of Stoughton Youth Center ($102,355), University of WI Madison ($84,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
STOUGHTON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION Stoughton, WI	MEDICAL SUPPORT EQUIPMENT	$300,000
FRIENDS OF STOUGHTON YOUTH CENTER Stoughton, WI	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$102,355
UNIVERSITY OF WI MADISON Madison, WI	SCHOLARSHIPS	$84,000
UNIVERSITY OF LA CROSSE La Crosse, WI	SCHOLARSHIPS	$72,000
STOUGHTON AREA RESOURCE TEAM (START) Stoughton, WI	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$70,000
MARC STOUGHTON Stoughton, WI	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$60,000
ST ANN SCHOOL Stoughton, WI	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$50,000
FRIENDS OF NORWEGIAN CULTURE Stoughton, WI	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$50,000
THREE GAITS INC Oregon, WI	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$45,640
NAGCL - NATIONAL NORWEGIAN CENTER Madison, WI	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$43,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Jerry A. Gryttenholm - Treasurer
June C. Bunting - Secretary

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Rockne G Flowers	Trustee	2	$4,700
David W Bjerke	Vice President & Trustee	2	$14,950
June C Bunting	President, Ed, Secr, Trustee	40	$260,198
Jerry a Gryttenholm	CFO, Treasurer & Trustee	40	$236,438
Brian Kahl	Trustee	2	$14,450
Joe Conant	Trustee	2	$14,450

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Edwin E and Janet L Bryant Foundation fund?

The foundation's mission is to make a positive difference in the quality of life in Stoughton, Dane County, and Wisconsin. The foundation supports a wide variety of charitable organizations, with particular emphasis on: • Community development and quality of life initiatives • Youth programs and services • Healthcare and medical support • Educational scholarships

How do I apply for a grant from Edwin E and Janet L Bryant Foundation?

**Grant Activity (2024)** • Total grants made: 28+ grants • Notable recent grants include: • Stoughton Hospital Foundation: $300,000 (Medical Support Equipment) • Friends of the Stoughton Area Youth Center: $102,355 (Program Support) • Stoughton Area Resource Team (START): $70,000 (Program Support) **Scholarship Programs** The foundation administers a significant scholarship program with two components: 1. **Original Program**: Scholarships for graduates or GED recipients of Stoughton High Scho…

Where does Edwin E and Janet L Bryant Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Stoughton, Wisconsin • Dane County, Wisconsin • Wisconsin communities with historical Nelson Industries, Inc. manufacturing locations

What size grants does Edwin E and Janet L Bryant Foundation award?

In 2024, Edwin E and Janet L Bryant Foundation awarded 57 grants totaling $1.7M — an average of about $29K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Edwin E and Janet L Bryant Foundation's EIN?

Edwin E and Janet L Bryant Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1746858. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.