Byer Foundation
Accepts applications
Byer Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $662,500 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $90,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$662,500
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$13.1 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $657,500 the year before.
42% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $535,400 | 27 | $12.7 million |
| 2024 | $657,500 | 35 | $13.3 million |
| 2025 | $662,500 | 31 | $13.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Marian Byer 66 Potrero Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94103 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 626-7844 |
| What to submit | Written communication |
What Byer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 21 | $420,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $75,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $55,000 |
| New York | 3 | $42,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $30,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area | Charitable donation | $90,000 |
| The Asher House | Charitable donation | $75,000 |
| Giants Community Fund | Charitable donation | $36,667 |
| SF Campus for Jewish Living | Charitable donation | $35,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Charitable donation | $30,000 |
| Chi Omega Foundation | Charitable donation | $30,000 |
| Water 4 Mercy | Charitable donation | $30,000 |
| UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Foundation | Charitable donation | $28,000 |
| Chronicle Season of Sharing | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Lucille Packard Foundation for Children | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Mills Peninsula Hospital Foundation | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| National Baseball Hall of Fame | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Peninsula Temple Shalom | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Pandora's Kids | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Feeding America | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Samaritan House | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Love's Legacy Rescue | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| My Faulty Gene | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| ASPCA | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Endurance With Jan & Dave Dravecky | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Penisula Jewish Community Center | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Bread and Roses Presents | Charitable donation | $7,833 |
| Fathers Day Mothers Day Council Inc | Charitable donation | $7,500 |
| Jewish Family and Childrens Services | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Adopt A Family | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Jessica's Haven and Rescue | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Marin Primary & Middle School | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| The Branson School | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Next Generation Scholars Advising Program | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Care for Wild | Charitable donation | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Marian Byer
- Philip J Byer
Questions people ask
Does Byer Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Byer Foundation give?
$662,500 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Byer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marian Byer (Trustee) and Philip J Byer (Trustee).
What does Byer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and health.