The Mary Byron Project Inc
Stopping the cycle of partner violence.
The Mary Byron Project Inc at a glance
In short: The Mary Byron Project Inc gave $151K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $151K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $150,850
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- Average grant
- $150,850
- Median grant
- $150,850
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Mary Byron Project Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was University of Louisville Foundation ($151K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2019) to $400K (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Louisville Foundation Louisville, KY | Mary byron endowment fund at university of louisville brandeis school of law | $150,850 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $1,614 | $157,978 | $150,850 | 1 | $502 |
| 2025 | $156,364 | $2,226 | $5,000 | — | — | $872 |
| 2024 | $159,265 | $104,549 | $413,356 | $400,000 | 1 | $101,894 |
| 2023 | $468,072 | $17,137 | $38,965 | — | — | $12,397 |
| 2022 | $489,900 | $183,417 | $187,870 | — | — | $36,989 |
| 2021 | $494,353 | $238,877 | $277,791 | $52,000 | 6 | $50,527 |
| 2020 | $533,267 | $181,400 | $246,058 | — | — | $31,483 |
| 2019 | $599,885 | $407,216 | $247,879 | $42,000 | 4 | $41,403 |
About The Mary Byron Project Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Mary Byron Project Inc is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Louisville, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $151K. Net investment income was $502.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mary Byron Project Inc is led by Phyllis Florman, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 8 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Phyllis Florman
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Davis
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Byron
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerina Whethers
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Recktenwald
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tommy Bell
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Roth
Treasurer
Executive Director → Director, 2021
Director → Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$60K (2019) → $0 (2026)
Jerry Bowles
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Dorislee Gilbert (2019–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Mary James Young (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Renee Campbell (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Yung Nguyen (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $50K, to Dorislee Gilbert (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Mary Byron Project Inc
How much does The Mary Byron Project Inc give each year?
The Mary Byron Project Inc gave $151K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990.
What is The Mary Byron Project Inc?
The Mary Byron Project Inc is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Louisville, KY.
Where does The Mary Byron Project Inc operate?
The Mary Byron Project Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Kentucky, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Texas, Wisconsin.
What is The Mary Byron Project Inc's EIN?
The Mary Byron Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1374726. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 30, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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