Edwin E and Janet L Bryant Foundation

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.

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 $6.3M (92%)

Iowa $260K (4%)

Minnesota $136K (2%)

Alabama $24K (0%)

Indiana $24K (0%)

Illinois $16K (0%)

California $12K (0%)

North Carolina $12K (0%)

+5 more states

States

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

Cities

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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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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

243 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Friends of Stoughton Youth Center ($102,355), University of Wi Madison ($84,000), University of La Crosse ($72,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
WARTBURG WAVERLY, IA	SCHOLARSHIPS	$12,000
WALDORF UNIVERSITY FOREST CITY, IA	SCHOLARSHIPS	$12,000
VITERBO UNIVERSITY LA CROSSE, WI	SCHOLARSHIPS	$12,000
VILLAGE PLAYERS - STOUGHTON STOUGHTON, WI	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$25,000
VFW STOUGHTON, WI	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$22,455
VESTERHEIM DECORAH, IA	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$35,000
UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY FAYETTE, IA	SCHOLARSHIPS	$12,000
UNIVERSITY OF WI STOUT MENOMONIE, WI	SCHOLARSHIPS	$12,000
UNIVERSITY OF WI STEVENS POINT STEVENS POINT, WI	SCHOLARSHIPS	$24,000
UNIVERSITY OF WI RIVER FALLS RIVER FALLS, WI	SCHOLARSHIPS	$12,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

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

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 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.