Joan Byas Trust
Joan Byas Trust is a private foundation, based in Branford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $176K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $6K.
Joan Byas Trust at a glance
In short: Joan Byas Trust gave $19K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $18,996
- -19.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $9,498
- +20.4% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $9,498
- Total assets
- $175,740
- -10.2% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- New York (75% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Joan Byas Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Columbia University ($14K). Together the top 2 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Joan Byas Trust gives
- In 2021 it paid out 215% 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2021) to $24K (2020). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University New York, NY | Education | $14,237 |
| Eastern Connecticut University Willimantic, CT | Education | $4,759 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $175,740 | $39,174 | $59,064 | $18,996 | 2 | $26,277 | $6,408 | $12,195 |
| 2020 | $195,630 | $27,203 | $44,499 | $23,659 | 3 | — | $12,803 | $13,556 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joan Byas Trust reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Joan Byas Trust is led by Laurence Nadel, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Laurence Nadel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$15K (2020) → $31K (2021)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $31K, to Laurence Nadel (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Joan Byas Trust
How much does Joan Byas Trust give each year?
Joan Byas Trust gave $19K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $24K across 3 grants.
How large is Joan Byas Trust?
Joan Byas Trust reported $176K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Joan Byas Trust operate?
Joan Byas Trust has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, New York.
What is Joan Byas Trust's EIN?
Joan Byas Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6102695. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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