The Bryan Foundation
The Bryan Foundation is a private foundation based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In its 2024 filing, it reported 16 grants totaling $49,714, each listed with the purpose “benevolence.”
The Bryan Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bryan Foundation gave $50K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Louisiana. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $49,714
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,107
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $800
- Total assets
- $524,065
- +23.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (87% 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 The Bryan Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing names Redfield Bryan Jr as the contact. It lists no application form or required materials, no deadlines, and no restrictions on awards. The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Redfield Bryan Jr
Mailing address: 2020 Rue Provence, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone: (225) 923-2701
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bryan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sacred Heart Catholic Church ($11K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 79 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana, 12% to recipients in Mississippi, and 1% to recipients in Florida. Texas accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Bryan Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 16 grantees (6%) 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 $400; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $400 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 205% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $45K (2023) to $65K (2021). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church Baton Rouge, LA | Benevolence | $11,400 |
| Our Lady of Mercy Church Baton Rouge, LA | Benevolence | $10,900 |
| St Vincent De Paul Baton Rouge, LA | Benevolence | $7,700 |
| Vicksburg Catholic Foundation Vicksburg, MS | Benevolence | $6,000 |
| Volunteers of America Baton Rouge, LA | Benevolence | $5,000 |
| Priests Retirement Fund Baton Rouge, LA | Benevolence | $2,500 |
| Woman's New Life Clinic Baton Rouge, LA | Benevolence | $2,000 |
| Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Baton Rouge, LA | Benevolence | $1,000 |
| Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Baton Rouge, LA | Benevolence | $600 |
| Christ the King Catholic Church Baton Rouge, LA | Benevolence | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $524,065 | $151,245 | $64,959 | $49,714 | 16 | $51,730 | $139,248 | $25,259 |
| 2023 | $425,722 | $-3,028 | $143,278 | $45,306 | 16 | $45,306 | $31,347 | $25,738 |
| 2022 | $572,307 | $27,929 | $87,787 | $50,034 | 18 | $50,034 | $27,929 | $25,830 |
| 2021 | $574,493 | $153,879 | $191,451 | $65,247 | 17 | $65,247 | $27,837 | $24,900 |
| 2020 | $612,305 | $-17,400 | $296,674 | $53,508 | 12 | — | — | $20,041 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bryan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions include feeding people facing hunger, assisting at-risk women and children, supporting veterans and their families, and recruiting volunteer teachers for public schools. For example, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank describes its mission as feeding people in Baton Rouge and surrounding parishes through food and educational outreach; Volunteers in Public Schools describes its purpose as recruiting volunteer teachers to assist in public schools.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $49,714. Grants ranged from $14 to $11,400, with a median grant of $800.
Among its larger 2024 grants were $11,400 to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, $10,900 to Our Lady of Mercy Church, and $7,700 to St Vincent de Paul, all in Baton Rouge. It also gave $6,000 to Vicksburg Catholic Foundation in Mississippi and $5,000 to Volunteers of America in Baton Rouge. Other reported grants included $600 to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, $500 to Unstuck Ministries, $500 to Wounded Warrior Project, and $400 to Volunteers in Public Schools.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Redfield E Bryan as president and Carol Ann Bryan as secretary and treasurer.
The Bryan Foundation is led by Redfield E. Bryan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Redfield E. Bryan
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Ann Bryan
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 The Bryan Foundation
How much does The Bryan Foundation give each year?
The Bryan Foundation gave $50K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $45K across 16 grants.
What is The Bryan Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bryan Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $800, and its average grant was $3,107, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bryan Foundation that year got $400 on average.
Where does The Bryan Foundation give grants?
The Bryan Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Mississippi (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baton Rouge, LA (12 grants).
Does The Bryan Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Bryan Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Benevolence" (15 grants).
Who are The Bryan Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bryan Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sacred Heart Catholic Church ($11,400), Our Lady of Mercy Church ($10,900) and St Vincent De Paul ($7,700), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Bryan Foundation?
The Bryan Foundation reported $524K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Bryan Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions include feeding people facing hunger, assisting at-risk women and children, supporting veterans and their families, and recruiting volunteer teachers for public schools. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bryan Foundation?
The 2024 filing names Redfield Bryan Jr as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bryan Foundation's EIN?
The Bryan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1283464. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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