Lowell L Bryan Foundation
Lowell L Bryan Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $10K.
Lowell L Bryan Foundation at a glance
In short: Lowell L Bryan Foundation gave $10K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $10,042
- -94.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $5,021
- -97.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,021
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Lowell L Bryan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Ocean Reef Community Foundation ($10K). Together the top 2 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lowell L Bryan Foundation gives
- In 2026 it paid out well above 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2026) to $200K (2021). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Reef Community Foundation Key Largo, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Touch Health Inc New York, NY | General Support | $42 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $109 | $11,906 | $10,042 | 2 | $10,980 | — | $359 |
| 2025 | $11,758 | $58,459 | $180,074 | $175,000 | 1 | $177,068 | $56,830 | $5,187 |
| 2024 | $133,371 | $45,886 | $104,706 | $100,000 | 1 | $102,719 | $44,025 | $10,415 |
| 2023 | $192,189 | $9,624 | $4,819 | — | — | $2,816 | $7,756 | $11,988 |
| 2022 | $187,383 | $9,262 | $5,301 | — | — | $2,993 | $7,304 | $13,314 |
| 2021 | $183,422 | $25,226 | $205,348 | $200,000 | 1 | — | $23,249 | $13,670 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lowell L Bryan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $359 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lowell L Bryan Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Lowell L. Bryan
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda B. Briggs
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Amanda L. Bryan (2021–2024) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Lowell L Bryan Foundation
How much does Lowell L Bryan Foundation give each year?
Lowell L Bryan Foundation gave $10K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $175K across 1 grant.
Where does Lowell L Bryan Foundation operate?
Lowell L Bryan Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, North Carolina, New York.
How much is Lowell L Bryan Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, Lowell L Bryan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $359 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Lowell L Bryan Foundation's EIN?
Lowell L Bryan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6116252. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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