J P & Mary Jon Bryan Foundation
The J P & Mary Jon Bryan Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2023 filing says it contributed to charitable, religious, and educational organizations; its 2025 grants include support for educational, arts, parks and recreation, coastal, and other organizations.
J P & Mary Jon Bryan Foundation at a glance
In short: J P & Mary Jon Bryan Foundation gave $434K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $39K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $433,640
- +577.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +266.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $39,422
- +84.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $19,500
- Total assets
- $2,768,308
- -9.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to J P & Mary Jon Bryan Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing says an application is available upon request. It states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Scholarships are limited to applicants from the Marathon/Alpine area of an individual recipient or students at Sul Ross State University in Alpine.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: J P Bryan Do Not Telephone
Mailing address: 3355 West Alabama 1200A, Houston, TX 77098
Phone: (999) 999-9999
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J P & Mary Jon Bryan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Texas State Historical Association ($155K). Together the top 10 received $433K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 33 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Texas. The scholarship restriction stated in the 2023 filing specifies applicants from the Marathon/Alpine area of an individual recipient or students at Sul Ross State University in Alpine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How J P & Mary Jon Bryan Foundation gives
- 18% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 588% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $17K (2021) to $434K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $434K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas State Historical Association Denton, TX | Educational | $154,890 |
| Bryan Educational Institute Galveston, TX | Art Contribution | $118,500 |
| Better Parks for Galveston Galveston, TX | For enhance the quality of parks and recreation centers | $50,000 |
| Lone Star Coastal Alliance Galveston, TX | For General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| St Stephen's Episcopal School Austin, TX | Educational; School Assoc with Episcopal Church | $25,000 |
| TSHA - Texas State Historical Association Austin, TX | For General Operating Support | $19,500 |
| The Artist Boat Galveston, TX | For Preservation of Coastal Margins and Marine Ecosystems | $5,250 |
| Night Heron Media Fayetteville, TX | For General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Ruidosa Church Alpine, TX | For General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| West Texas A&M University Canyon, TX | Educational | $2,000 |
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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 | $2,768,308 | $153,614 | $444,429 | $433,640 | 11 | $437,265 | $9,046 | $22,002 |
| 2024 | $3,063,119 | $358,487 | $68,447 | $64,000 | 3 | $66,050 | $253,386 | $3,971 |
| 2023 | $2,768,958 | $24,585 | $113,024 | $105,250 | 9 | $112,800 | $395 | $4,149 |
| 2022 | $2,857,430 | $143,905 | $73,036 | $63,000 | 7 | $63,000 | — | $4,340 |
| 2021 | $2,787,981 | $105 | $20,787 | $17,000 | 3 | — | $3 | $2,449 |
| 2020 | $2,806,594 | $88,635 | $69,942 | $66,151 | 6 | — | $759 | $2,571 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J P & Mary Jon Bryan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K 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 grants include educational support, an art contribution, parks and recreation, coastal and marine preservation, and general operating support.
The Bryan Educational Institute, which received $118,500 in 2025, describes its mission as bringing Texas and American West history to life through collections, exhibitions, and educational history and literacy programs. Lone Star Coastal Alliance, which received $50,000, says it works to preserve the upper Texas Coastal region through public awareness, education, outreach, and other programs. St Stephen’s Episcopal School, which received $25,000, says it nurtures each child’s academic, creative, and spiritual potential. The Artist Boat, which received $5,250, says it promotes awareness and preservation of coastal margins and the marine environment through science and the arts.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $433,640. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $154,890, with a median of $19,500. Its largest reported grants were $154,890 to the Texas State Historical Association for educational purposes, $118,500 to Bryan Educational Institute for an art contribution, and $50,000 each to Better Parks for Galveston for parks and recreation and Lone Star Coastal Alliance for general operating support.
The 2025 filing also lists $25,000 to St Stephen’s Episcopal School for educational purposes; $19,500 to the Texas State Historical Association for general operating support; $5,250 to The Artist Boat for coastal and marine preservation; and $5,000 to Night Heron Media for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists J P Bryan, M J Bryan, and John B Bryan as directors.
J P & Mary Jon Bryan Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
J. P. Bryan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John B. Bryan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
M. J. Bryan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/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 J P & Mary Jon Bryan Foundation
How much does J P & Mary Jon Bryan Foundation give each year?
J P & Mary Jon Bryan Foundation gave $434K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $64K across 3 grants.
What is J P & Mary Jon Bryan Foundation's typical grant size?
J P & Mary Jon Bryan Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $19,500, and its average grant was $39,422, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J P & Mary Jon Bryan Foundation give grants?
J P & Mary Jon Bryan Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Galveston, TX (4 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does J P & Mary Jon Bryan Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 45% of J P & Mary Jon Bryan Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are J P & Mary Jon Bryan Foundation's largest grantees?
J P & Mary Jon Bryan Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Texas State Historical Association ($154,890), Bryan Educational Institute ($118,500) and Better Parks for Galveston ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J P & Mary Jon Bryan Foundation?
J P & Mary Jon Bryan Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $437K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does J P & Mary Jon Bryan Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include educational support, an art contribution, parks and recreation, coastal and marine preservation, and general operating support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J P & Mary Jon Bryan Foundation?
The 2023 filing says an application is available upon request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is J P & Mary Jon Bryan Foundation's EIN?
J P & Mary Jon Bryan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0406294. 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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