The Bryant Family Foundation
The Bryant Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, most of them in Tennessee, including organizations working in education, conservation, food access, social services, and the arts.
The Bryant Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bryant Family Foundation gave $43K across 9 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $43,475
- -52.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 9
- -57.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $4,831
- +12.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,575
- Total assets
- $221,008
- +5.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (82% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
How to apply to The Bryant Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4117 Hillsboro Pike No 103187, Nashville, TN 37215
Phone: (615) 305-9719
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bryant Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Episcopal School of Nashville ($20K). Together the top 9 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 84 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee. The remaining shares were Alabama (6%), Virginia (6%), Texas (3%), and the District of Columbia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Bryant Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 22% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 330% 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2026) to $91K (2025). In 2026 it made 9 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Episcopal School of Nashville Nashville, TN | Unrestricted Gift | $20,000 |
| Land Trust for Tennessee Nashville, TN | Unrestricted Gift | $6,000 |
| Harpeth Hall School Nashville, TN | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| UAB School of Nursing Birmingham, AL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Save a Warrior Columbus, OH | Unrestricted | $2,575 |
| W O Smith Music School Nashville, TN | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Nashville Public Library Foundation Nashville, TN | Unrestricted Gift | $1,100 |
| St Luke's Community House Nashville, TN | Unrestricted Gift | $1,000 |
| University Unitarian Church Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $300 |
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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 | $221,008 | $57,017 | $44,784 | $43,475 | 9 | $43,475 | $23,844 | $13,172 |
| 2025 | $208,775 | $54,508 | $92,446 | $90,605 | 21 | $90,605 | $13,594 | $11,223 |
| 2024 | $248,296 | $60,557 | $49,715 | $48,400 | 14 | $48,400 | $36,334 | $7,231 |
| 2023 | $236,914 | $60,771 | $58,558 | $55,753 | 15 | $55,753 | $19,817 | $8,683 |
| 2022 | $233,926 | $156,406 | $78,156 | $75,897 | 25 | $75,897 | $127,214 | $7,606 |
| 2021 | $155,408 | $165,558 | $46,415 | $44,884 | 27 | — | $79,691 | $3,831 |
| 2020 | $36,265 | $35,006 | $66,255 | $64,893 | 29 | — | $38,061 | $1,094 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bryant Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K 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 2025 grants included support for a school, a land conservation organization, food and social-service organizations, and an art museum. The Episcopal School of Nashville describes its mission as nurturing students’ joy of learning and spirit of discovery. The Land Trust for Tennessee says it works to conserve the state’s natural and historic landscapes and sites. The Nashville Food Project describes work to grow, cook, and share nourishing food, cultivate community, and alleviate hunger. Martha O’Bryan Center says it empowers children, youth, and adults in poverty through work, education, employment, and fellowship. The Frist Art Museum describes its mission as presenting and originating exhibitions with educational programs and community outreach.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $90,605 through 21 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $32,360, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grants included $32,360 to Christ Church Cathedral and $20,000 to the Episcopal School of Nashville. Other notable awards were $6,500 to the Land Trust for Tennessee; $5,000 each to the Nashville Food Project, Travellers Rest Plantation & Museum, UAB School of Nursing, and University of Virginia Law School Foundation; and $3,500 to Martha O’Bryan Center. These grants were listed as unrestricted gifts or, in one case, an unrestricted grant. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 9 grants totaling $43,475.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Frederick L. Bryant as president and treasurer; Mary Lea Bryant as secretary; and John F. and Mary Kathryn Bryant, Laura Lea Bryant, and William Courtney Bryant as directors.
The Bryant Family Foundation is led by Frederick L. Bryant, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Frederick L. Bryant
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John F. And Mary Kathryn Bryant
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Courtney Bryant
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laura Lea Bryant
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Mary Lea Bryant
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Max Laura Lea Goldberg (2020–2022) — 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 The Bryant Family Foundation
How much does The Bryant Family Foundation give each year?
The Bryant Family Foundation gave $43K across 9 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $91K across 21 grants.
What is The Bryant Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bryant Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $2,575, and its average grant was $4,831, across 9 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bryant Family Foundation give grants?
The Bryant Family Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Alabama (12%) and Ohio (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (6 grants).
Does The Bryant Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Bryant Family Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Bryant Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bryant Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Episcopal School of Nashville ($20,000), Land Trust for Tennessee ($6,000) and Harpeth Hall School ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Bryant Family Foundation?
The Bryant Family Foundation reported $221K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Bryant Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a school, a land conservation organization, food and social-service organizations, and an art museum. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bryant Family Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 The Bryant Family Foundation's EIN?
The Bryant Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4004988. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does The Bryant Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 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 September 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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