Talley Bryan Foundation
The Talley Bryan Foundation is a private foundation based in Morganton, North Carolina. Its 2026 filing reports grants to organizations in several states, with each listed grant described as supporting the recipient’s charitable purpose.
Talley Bryan Foundation at a glance
In short: Talley Bryan Foundation gave $14K across 16 grants in 2026 (avg $848.438), top state North Carolina. 44% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $13,575
- +27.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 16
- +23.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $848
- +3.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $145,784
- -2.7% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (7 of 16, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (48% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Talley Bryan Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2025 filing says applications should be submitted in writing and include necessary supplementary information supporting the applicant’s needs. It says the foundation evaluates applications, may request additional information, and may select recipients based on need without an application. It also states that recipients selected without an application must be known organizations certified as 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Review Cycle
- June 30 each year. The June 30, 2026 deadline was in the past as of September 28, 2026.
- Deadline
- June 30 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Elvy T Bryan
Mailing address: 228 West Park Drive, Morganton, NC 28655
Phone: (828) 438-0709
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Talley Bryan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was NRF ($3K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in North Carolina (48%), Texas (45%), South Carolina (5%), and Georgia (2%). These figures describe the locations of the reported recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Talley Bryan Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 7 of 16 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $589; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $700 repeat.
- 44% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−20%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 162% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $17K (2023). In 2026 it made 16 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NRF Beaumont, TX | Further the Organizations Charitable Purpose | $3,025 |
| PBS Charlotte Charlotte, NC | Further the Organizations Charitable Purpose | $1,500 |
| Lamar University Foundation Beaumont, TX | Further the Organizations Charitable Purpose | $1,375 |
| SMU Ducks Unlimited Dallas, TX | Further the Organizations Charitable Purpose | $1,350 |
| The Overflow Morganton, NC | Further the Organizations Charitable Purpose | $1,300 |
| Burke Arts Council Morganton, NC | Further the Organizations Charitable Purpose | $700 |
| The Citadel Charleston, SC | Further the Organizations Charitable Purpose | $700 |
| Bumc Morganton, NC | Further the Organizations Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| First Presbytrian Church Morganton, NC | Further the Organizations Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| Samaritan Purse Boone, NC | Further the Organizations Charitable Purpose | $500 |
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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 | $145,784 | $12,698 | $16,794 | $13,575 | 16 | $16,794 | $6,363 | $10,369 |
| 2025 | $149,880 | $13,354 | $11,721 | $10,625 | 13 | $11,721 | $6,354 | $10,172 |
| 2024 | $148,247 | $32,310 | $17,804 | $14,200 | 13 | $17,804 | $17,310 | $9,605 |
| 2023 | $133,741 | $17,561 | $17,941 | $16,900 | 15 | $17,941 | $2,561 | $8,931 |
| 2022 | $134,121 | $13,025 | $8,639 | $7,507 | 11 | $7,507 | $2,425 | $10,792 |
| 2021 | $129,735 | $10,216 | $15,396 | $9,122 | 16 | — | $2,916 | $8,979 |
| 2020 | $134,915 | $14,781 | $12,986 | $9,500 | 18 | — | $2,535 | $8,111 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Talley Bryan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Lamar University Foundation says it supports the development and promotion of Lamar University and helps advance students’ education. Montreat College describes itself as an independent, Christ-centered liberal arts institution focused on intellectual inquiry, spiritual formation, and preparation for calling and career. Thrive Community says it creates meaningful jobs and a sense of belonging for adults with special needs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $13,575. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $3,025, with a median of $500.
Among the reported grants were $3,025 to NRF; $1,500 to PBS Charlotte; $1,375 to Lamar University Foundation; $1,350 to SMU Ducks Unlimited; $1,300 to The Overflow; $700 each to Burke Arts Council and The Citadel; and $500 each to BUMC, First Presbytrian Church, Samaritan Purse, and Montreat College. Thrive Community received $300.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Elvy T Bryan as chairman and Talley A Bryan and Ashley E Bryan as directors.
Talley Bryan Foundation is led by Elvy T. Bryan, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Elvy T. Bryan
Chairman
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley E. Bryan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Talley A. Bryan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Victoria T. Colebank (2020–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Talley Bryan Foundation
How much does Talley Bryan Foundation give each year?
Talley Bryan Foundation gave $14K across 16 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $11K across 13 grants.
What is Talley Bryan Foundation's typical grant size?
Talley Bryan Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $500, and its average grant was $848, across 16 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Talley Bryan Foundation that year got $589 on average.
Where does Talley Bryan Foundation give grants?
Talley Bryan Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (45%) and South Carolina (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Morganton, NC (7 grants) and Beaumont, TX (3 grants).
Who are Talley Bryan Foundation's largest grantees?
Talley Bryan Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include NRF ($3,025), PBS Charlotte ($1,500) and Lamar University Foundation ($1,375), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Talley Bryan Foundation?
Talley Bryan Foundation reported $146K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Talley Bryan Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Lamar University Foundation says it supports the development and promotion of Lamar University and helps advance students’ education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Talley Bryan Foundation?
The foundation’s 2025 filing says applications should be submitted in writing and include necessary supplementary information supporting the applicant’s needs. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Talley Bryan Foundation's EIN?
Talley Bryan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0458051. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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