The Byerly Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Byerly Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $676,250 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$676,250
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$28.0 million
- New grantees79%
Giving in 2024 was down from $800,300 the year before.
79% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $927,000 | 9 | $21.9 million |
| 2023 | $800,300 | 11 | $25.9 million |
| 2024 | $676,250 | 39 | $28.0 million |
How to apply
The Byerly Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Byerly Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 39 | $676,250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area Inc | Funds to renovate the facility, including aesthetic upgrades to improve safety and enhance the overall environment for the students | $150,000 |
| Coker University | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Carefirst Carolina Foundation Inc | To install bus stops and on-demand bus service in the Hartsville community | $80,000 |
| Child and Family Resource Foundation | to support the mental health needs of children in the hartsville community in partnership with coker university | $75,000 |
| Black Creek Arts Council Inc | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Black Creek Wildlife Center | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Butler Heritage Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Carps SC | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Christ Cathedral Ministries | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Christ City of Refuge | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Cypress Adventures | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Darlington County Council on Aging | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Darlington County Progress Inc | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Darlington County School District | Hartsville Middle School | $8,000 |
| For Hartsville Group | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Hartsville High School Academic Booster Club | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Hartsville High School Alumni Association | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Hartsville Interfaith Ministries | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Hartsville Little Theatre | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Kingdom Community Services | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Legacy of Women | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| McLeod Medical Center Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Mercy Medicine Clinic | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| New Vision Community Development Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| North Hartsville Elementary School Educational Fou | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| One Child at A Time | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Rubicon Inc | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Boa | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| South Carolina Governors School for Sci & Math Fou | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Trees for Tomorrow | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Trent Hill Center for Children & Families | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| United Way of Greater Hartsville | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Wesley United Methodist Church | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of the Upper Pee | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Darlington County School District | General & Unrestricted | $6,250 |
| Darlington County School District | Darlington County Schools Student Internship Program | $6,250 |
| Darlington County School District | Darlington County Schools Student Internship Program | $6,250 |
| Darlington County School District | Darlington County Schools Student Internship Program | $6,250 |
| Darlington County School District | Darlington County Schools Student Internship Program | $6,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Brandon Beasley
- Marian Bunelle
- Orville Dyce
- Terence Hassler
- Corey Lewis
- Jay Lucas
- Nateisha Taylor
- Marci Tuten
- Lunella Williams
Questions people ask
Does The Byerly Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Byerly Foundation give?
$676,250 in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs The Byerly Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Brandon Beasley (Trustee), Marian Bunelle (Trustee), Orville Dyce (Trustee) and Terence Hassler (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Byerly Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and environment and conservation.