O'Bryan Foundation
The O'Bryan Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in Illinois and Wisconsin, including an animal shelter, food pantries, and other nonprofits.
O'Bryan Foundation at a glance
In short: O'Bryan Foundation gave $151K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $151,000
- +51.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,167
- +127.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,000
- Total assets
- $1,478,803
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (64% 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 O'Bryan Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who O'Bryan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Anderson Animal Shelter ($50K). Together the top 6 received $151K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 55 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 36% to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How O'Bryan Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 161% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2024) to $756K (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Animal Shelter South Elgin, IL | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Pro-Life Action League Aurora, IL | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| East Troy Food Pantry Inc East Troy, WI | General & Unrestricted | $27,000 |
| Mukwonago Food Pantry Mukwonago, WI | General & Unrestricted | $27,000 |
| Relevant Radio Lincolnshire, IL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Womens Center of Greater Chicagoland Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $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 | $1,478,803 | $191,116 | $190,946 | $151,000 | 6 | $173,433 | $174,703 | $107,488 |
| 2024 | $1,478,633 | $94,240 | $139,015 | $99,697 | 9 | $121,367 | $77,792 | $102,328 |
| 2023 | $1,523,408 | $132,353 | $179,808 | $140,000 | 7 | $160,905 | $114,222 | $92,179 |
| 2022 | $1,570,863 | $42,638 | $209,957 | $169,000 | 10 | $190,916 | $26,788 | $97,849 |
| 2021 | $1,738,182 | $375,970 | $797,917 | $756,000 | 23 | $778,013 | $358,887 | $130,392 |
| 2020 | $2,160,129 | $155,321 | $639,206 | $595,000 | 16 | — | $134,417 | $138,828 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, O'Bryan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $107K 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 support for organizations with varied missions. Anderson Animal Shelter describes its work as providing compassionate care for homeless companion animals, along with education and community outreach. Mukwonago Food Pantry says it provides nutritious food to people in need, as well as used clothing, school backpacks, and energy-assistance outreach. East Troy Food Pantry describes its work as providing food and household relief to needy families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 6 grants totaling $151,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $27,000. The largest grants were $50,000 to Anderson Animal Shelter and $40,000 to Pro-Life Action League. East Troy Food Pantry and Mukwonago Food Pantry each received $27,000. The listed grants were for general and unrestricted purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael L O'Bryan as director, vice president, and secretary; Kathleen O'Bryan Brucks as director, treasurer, and president; and Joan O'Bryan Herriott as director and vice president.
O'Bryan Foundation is led by Kathleen O'Bryan Brucks, Director, Treasurer & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathleen O'Bryan Brucks
Director, Treasurer & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan O'Bryan Herriott
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael L O'Bryan
Director, Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Susan O'Bryan Croft (2020–2023) — Director & Vice President
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 O'Bryan Foundation
How much does O'Bryan Foundation give each year?
O'Bryan Foundation gave $151K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $100K across 9 grants.
What is O'Bryan Foundation's typical grant size?
O'Bryan Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $27,000, and its average grant was $25,167, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does O'Bryan Foundation give grants?
O'Bryan Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (36%).
Does O'Bryan Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of O'Bryan Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are O'Bryan Foundation's largest grantees?
O'Bryan Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Anderson Animal Shelter ($50,000), Pro-Life Action League ($40,000) and East Troy Food Pantry Inc ($27,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is O'Bryan Foundation?
O'Bryan Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $173K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $107K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does O'Bryan Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. Anderson Animal Shelter describes its work as providing compassionate care for homeless companion animals, along with education and community outreach. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from O'Bryan Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is O'Bryan Foundation's EIN?
O'Bryan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6199176. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does O'Bryan Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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