Isaac W Byrd Family Foundation Inc
Isaac W Byrd Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Panama City, Florida. Its 2025 grants supported organizations in Florida and Tennessee, including arts, education, youth, community-service, environmental, and ministry organizations.
Isaac W Byrd Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Isaac W Byrd Family Foundation Inc gave $68K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. 53% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $68,000
- -6.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +21.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,000
- -23.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $235,028
- -25.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (9 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Isaac W Byrd Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Contact Beth McKeithen and submit the statements described above. The filing lists no additional award restrictions beyond those statements.
- Contact
Application contact: Beth Mckeithen
Mailing address: 3310 S Harbour Circle, Panama City, FL 32405
Phone: (850) 596-9043
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Isaac W Byrd Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Red Stone Church ($10K). Together the top 10 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 86 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 15% to recipients in Tennessee. Named recipients included organizations in Panama City and other Florida communities, as well as Red Stone Church in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Isaac W Byrd Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 17 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 41% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 57% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 622% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2020) to $160K (2022). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Red Stone Church Johnson City, TN | Ministry | $10,000 |
| Bay County Audubon Society Panama City, FL | Operations | $9,000 |
| Panama City Music Association Panama City Beach, FL | Operations | $5,000 |
| Family Service Agency Panama City, FL | Operations | $5,000 |
| Florida Elite Travel Softball Organizat Panama City Beach, FL | Operations | $5,000 |
| Gulf Coast Riptides Corporation Panama City Beach, FL | Operations | $5,000 |
| Live Like Drew Foundation Panama City, FL | Operations | $5,000 |
| Panama City Symphony Panama City, FL | Operations | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Bay County Inc Panama City, FL | Operations | $3,500 |
| FSU PC Foundation Panama City, FL | Operations | $3,500 |
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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 | $235,028 | $16,367 | $91,505 | $68,000 | 17 | $85,186 | $10,048 | $13,700 |
| 2024 | $315,009 | $49,961 | $103,947 | $73,000 | 14 | $96,900 | $42,914 | $16,211 |
| 2023 | $367,538 | $24,879 | $81,536 | $56,000 | 15 | $74,061 | $17,404 | $20,008 |
| 2022 | $454,783 | $109,291 | $185,973 | $160,000 | 19 | $178,334 | $101,652 | $25,068 |
| 2021 | $620,573 | $24,908 | $164,399 | $137,500 | 21 | — | $16,436 | $32,556 |
| 2020 | $683,252 | $23,479 | $69,996 | $43,800 | 13 | — | $15,739 | $31,006 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Isaac W Byrd Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose missions cover a range of activities. Panama City Music Association says it brings music, dance, opera, and musical theatre to Bay County audiences and seeks to increase youth participation in the musical arts. Bay Education Foundation says it develops student potential through enhanced educational opportunities and encourages community involvement. Second Chance of Northwest Florida says it supports brain injury survivors and their families, while One Positive Place says it supports an after-school program for low-income youth at risk of educational failure.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $68,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $3,500. It reported 14 grants totaling $73,000 in 2024 and 15 grants totaling $56,000 in 2023.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $10,000 to Red Stone Church for ministry and $9,000 to Bay County Audubon Society for operations. Other awards included $5,000 each to Panama City Music Association, Panama City Symphony, Family Service Agency, Florida Elite Travel Softball Organization, Gulf Coast Riptides Corporation, and Live Like Drew Foundation; and $3,500 to Boys and Girls Clubs of Bay County and FSU PC Foundation.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its application instructions request a statement describing the use of funds, a commitment to report how funds were spent, and a statement that funds will not be spent in a manner contrary to the requirements of IRC Section 4945(d) pertaining to organizational grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Beth McKeithen as President, Pamela Weathersby as Vice President, and Olivia Cooley as Treasurer.
Isaac W Byrd Family Foundation Inc is led by Beth McKeithen, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Beth McKeithen
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $6K (2025)
Olivia Cooley
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $6K (2025)
Pamela Weathersby
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $6K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Betsy Byrd (2020–2024) — Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to Beth McKeithen (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Isaac W Byrd Family Foundation Inc
How much does Isaac W Byrd Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Isaac W Byrd Family Foundation Inc gave $68K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $73K across 14 grants.
What is Isaac W Byrd Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Isaac W Byrd Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $4,000, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Isaac W Byrd Family Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Isaac W Byrd Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Isaac W Byrd Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Panama City, FL (11 grants) and Panama City Beach, FL (3 grants).
Does Isaac W Byrd Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Isaac W Byrd Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (16 grants).
Who are Isaac W Byrd Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Isaac W Byrd Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Red Stone Church ($10,000), Bay County Audubon Society ($9,000) and Panama City Music Association ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Isaac W Byrd Family Foundation Inc?
Isaac W Byrd Family Foundation Inc reported $235K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $85K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Isaac W Byrd Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose missions cover a range of activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Isaac W Byrd Family Foundation Inc?
Contact Beth McKeithen and submit the statements described above. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Isaac W Byrd Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Isaac W Byrd Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2752624. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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