William F Bryan Trust
William F Bryan Trust is a private foundation, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $111K. Net investment income was $99K.
William F Bryan Trust at a glance
In short: William F Bryan Trust gave $111K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $111,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,500
- Total assets
- $1,662,519
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who William F Bryan Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chattanooga Branch of the Salvation Army ($19K). Together the top 6 received $111K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How William F Bryan Trust gives
- Giving grew 270% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2022) to $111K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Branch of the Salvation Army Chattanooga, TN | General Operating | $18,500 |
| Boys Club of Chattanooga Inc Chattanooga, TN | General Operating | $18,500 |
| Girls Incorporated of Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | General Operating | $18,500 |
| Chattanooga Christian School Chattanooga, TN | General Operating | $18,500 |
| Teen Challenge of Mid-South Inc Chattanooga, TN | General Operating | $18,500 |
| Bethel Bible Village Hixson, TN | General Operating | $18,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,662,519 | $115,688 | $138,911 | $111,000 | 6 | $119,922 | $99,254 | $111,237 |
| 2024 | $1,685,682 | $138,902 | $136,715 | $111,000 | 6 | $120,626 | $122,807 | $106,546 |
| 2023 | $1,682,452 | $76,703 | $135,961 | $111,000 | 6 | $118,167 | $61,636 | $99,331 |
| 2022 | $1,743,880 | $139,599 | $54,284 | $30,000 | 6 | $38,444 | $123,967 | $100,900 |
| 2021 | $1,659,307 | $67,296 | $131,098 | $108,000 | 6 | — | $51,786 | $110,202 |
| 2020 | $1,724,723 | $57,679 | $126,655 | $102,000 | 6 | — | $44,478 | $97,065 |
| 2019 | $1,794,280 | $145,059 | $122,021 | $102,000 | 6 | — | $132,348 | $95,592 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William F Bryan Trust reported a distributable amount of $111K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William F Bryan Trust's only listed officer is Regions Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Regions Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$19K (2019) → $24K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $24K, to Regions Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about William F Bryan Trust
How much does William F Bryan Trust give each year?
William F Bryan Trust gave $111K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $111K across 6 grants.
What is William F Bryan Trust's typical grant size?
William F Bryan Trust's median grant in 2025 was $18,500, and its average grant was $18,500, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William F Bryan Trust give grants?
William F Bryan Trust gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chattanooga, TN (5 grants).
Does William F Bryan Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William F Bryan Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William F Bryan Trust's largest grantees?
William F Bryan Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Chattanooga Branch of the Salvation Army ($18,500), Boys Club of Chattanooga Inc ($18,500) and Girls Incorporated of Chattanooga ($18,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William F Bryan Trust?
William F Bryan Trust reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $120K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $111K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is William F Bryan Trust's EIN?
William F Bryan Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6179945. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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