The Byrnes Family Foundation
The Byrnes Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. In 2024, it gave $1,497,525 through 38 grants to charitable organizations, including schools, community organizations, and other nonprofits.
The Byrnes Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Byrnes Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), top state Virginia. 47% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,497,525
- +40.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +15.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,409
- +21.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $19,326,696
- +1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (18 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (48% 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 Byrnes Family Foundation
- 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: 875 Spyglass Lane, Naples, FL 34102
Phone: (239) 248-7790
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Byrnes Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boost Others ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
177 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 143 grants of 177 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (48%), Florida (20%), Ohio (10%), Massachusetts (9%), and California (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Byrnes Family Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 38 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $61K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $31K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 89% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% 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 $723K (2022) to $1.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boost Others Vienna, VA | General | $500,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | General | $150,000 |
| Blackburn Foundation Naples, FL | General | $100,000 |
| James Madison Institute Tallahassee, FL | General | $85,000 |
| Camp Harborview Boston, MA | General | $75,000 |
| Evergreen Christian School Leesburg, VA | General | $72,325 |
| Community School of Naples Naples, FL | General | $70,000 |
| Prager University Foundation Sherman Oaks, CA | General | $50,000 |
| Jill's House Vienna, VA | General | $50,000 |
| Show Hope Franklin, TN | General | $40,000 |
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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 | $19,326,696 | $1,809,528 | $1,588,682 | $1,497,525 | 38 | $1,532,525 | $1,794,228 | $1,442,151 |
| 2023 | $19,070,785 | $870,618 | $1,201,113 | $1,067,445 | 33 | $1,103,264 | $842,993 | $1,278,076 |
| 2022 | $19,401,280 | $548,793 | $798,467 | $723,450 | 37 | $775,972 | $513,232 | $1,268,342 |
| 2021 | $19,733,085 | $2,277,914 | $957,238 | $793,100 | 38 | $925,815 | $2,157,614 | $1,373,861 |
| 2020 | $18,412,409 | $1,120,168 | $909,380 | $785,500 | 31 | — | $1,111,501 | $1,192,531 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Byrnes Family Foundation 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 foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose missions include education, community assistance, theater, and religious or values-based work. For example, Evergreen Christian School describes its mission as providing students with a rigorous academic and biblical education; Community School of Naples says it aims to inspire and empower students as engaged learners and responsible global citizens; and Gulfshore Playhouse says it seeks to be a leading professional theater in Southwest Florida while growing its education department.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $1,497,525. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $500,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards included $500,000 to Boost Others, $150,000 to Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, $100,000 to Blackburn Foundation, $85,000 to James Madison Institute, and $75,000 to Camp Harborview. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as “General.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Randall W Byrnes, Cheryl Byrnes, and William C Byrnes as trustees.
The Byrnes Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Randall W Byrnes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Cheryl L. Byrnes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William C Byrnes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $30K, to Randall W Byrnes (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Byrnes Family Foundation
How much does The Byrnes Family Foundation give each year?
The Byrnes Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 33 grants.
What is The Byrnes Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Byrnes Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $39,409, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Byrnes Family Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does The Byrnes Family Foundation give grants?
The Byrnes Family Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (20%) and Ohio (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (5 grants), Nantucket, MA (3 grants), Vienna, VA (2 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does The Byrnes Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Byrnes Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Byrnes Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Byrnes Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boost Others ($500,000), Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund ($150,000) and Blackburn Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Byrnes Family Foundation?
The Byrnes Family Foundation reported $19.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Byrnes Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose missions include education, community assistance, theater, and religious or values-based work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Byrnes Family Foundation?
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 The Byrnes Family Foundation's EIN?
The Byrnes Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2544803. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Byrnes Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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