R a Bryan Foundation Inc
R A Bryan Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Its 2024 filing reports grants to North Carolina organizations supporting education, health care, human services, and arts and humanities.
R a Bryan Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: R a Bryan Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in North Carolina. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,183,500
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- +19.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,523
- -18.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $24,373,629
- +14.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (9 of 43, 2024)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to R a Bryan Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Po Drawer 919, Goldsboro, NC 27533-0919
Phone: (919) 734-8400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who R a Bryan Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NCSU School of Engineering ($200K). Together the top 10 received $820K.
Grant Size Distribution
209 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 168 grants of 209 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in North Carolina; the filing reports less than 1% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is R a Bryan Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 43 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2020) to $1.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NCSU School of Engineering Raleigh, NC | Education | $200,000 |
| NCSU Student Aid Association Raleigh, NC | Education | $200,000 |
| Campbell University-Student Union Buies Creek, NC | Education | $100,000 |
| Vidant Medical Center Foundation Greenville, NC | Health Care | $100,000 |
| American Red Cross Wilmington Wilmington, NC | Human Services | $50,000 |
| Pitt Community College Greenville, NC | Education | $50,000 |
| 3HC Goldsboro, NC | Healthcare | $40,000 |
| UNC Health Foundation Inc Chapel Hill, NC | Education | $30,000 |
| Aquarium Society of NC Raleigh, NC | Human Services | $25,000 |
| Rye Foundation Winston-Salem, NC | Human Services | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,373,629 | $4,440,849 | $1,311,769 | $1,183,500 | 43 | $1,183,500 | $4,312,580 | $1,442,049 |
| 2023 | $21,244,549 | $2,936,144 | $1,291,682 | $1,218,750 | 36 | $1,218,750 | $2,863,212 | $1,310,993 |
| 2022 | $19,600,087 | $-2,728,789 | $1,522,360 | $1,355,250 | 42 | $1,355,250 | $445,270 | $1,373,764 |
| 2021 | $23,851,236 | $9,333,060 | $1,375,889 | $1,254,100 | 43 | $1,254,100 | $1,817,899 | $1,368,340 |
| 2020 | $15,894,065 | $1,285,005 | $1,162,031 | $1,063,684 | 45 | — | $1,202,000 | $904,246 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, R a Bryan Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants include support for educational institutions, health care organizations, and human services organizations, as well as a grant reported under arts and humanities.
Some grantees describe their own work in these areas. UNC Health Foundation says it inspires philanthropic support for UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine to transform health care and provide hope. StepUp Ministry describes programs and relationships intended to help adults and children at economic risk build stable lives through employment and life-skills training. United Way of Wayne County describes partnering with local nonprofits to address community issues, including health and wellness and children’s educational futures.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 43 grants totaling $1,183,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median of $12,000. The largest listed awards included $200,000 each to NCSU School of Engineering and NCSU Student Aid Association, both for education; $100,000 to Campbell University–Student Union for education; and $100,000 to Vidant Medical Center Foundation for health care. Other listed grants include $50,000 to American Red Cross Wilmington for human services and $40,000 to 3HC for healthcare.
Other 2024 recipients included UNC Health Foundation ($30,000), StepUp Ministry ($15,000), United Way of Wayne County ($12,500), Samaritan’s Purse ($10,000), and North Carolina Museum of History ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephen C Bryan as president and R A Bryan III and Ann B Huffman as directors.
R a Bryan Foundation Inc is led by Stephen C. Bryan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen C. Bryan
President
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann B. Huffman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
R. A. Bryan III
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 R a Bryan Foundation Inc
How much does R a Bryan Foundation Inc give each year?
R a Bryan Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 36 grants.
What is R a Bryan Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
R a Bryan Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $27,523, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from R a Bryan Foundation Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does R a Bryan Foundation Inc give grants?
R a Bryan Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Goldsboro, NC (16 grants), Raleigh, NC (10 grants), Greenville, NC (2 grants) and Wilmington, NC (2 grants).
Does R a Bryan Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on R a Bryan Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Human Services" (15 grants), "Education" (11 grants) and "Religious" (5 grants).
Who are R a Bryan Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
R a Bryan Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include NCSU School of Engineering ($200,000), NCSU Student Aid Association ($200,000) and Campbell University-Student Union ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is R a Bryan Foundation Inc?
R a Bryan Foundation Inc reported $24.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does R a Bryan Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants include support for educational institutions, health care organizations, and human services organizations, as well as a grant reported under arts and humanities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from R a Bryan Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is R a Bryan Foundation Inc's EIN?
R a Bryan Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6044320. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does R a Bryan Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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