Byer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Byer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boca Raton, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $72,340 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$72,340
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was up from $54,900 the year before.
19% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $54,900 | 33 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $72,340 | 36 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Byer Family 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.
What Byer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 16 | $49,500 |
| New York | 7 | $9,500 |
| Florida | 7 | $8,090 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $1,250 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Trustees of Trinity College | Public charity support | $20,000 |
| Capital Squash | Public charity support | $15,250 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Public charity support | $2,500 |
| Hall Neighborhood House | Public charity support | $2,500 |
| Education Foundation of Palm Beach | Public charity support | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Public charity support | $2,000 |
| NAACP | Public charity support | $2,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Public charity support | $1,750 |
| American Cancer Society | Public charity support | $1,750 |
| Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family S | Public charity support | $1,090 |
| Boca Helping Hands | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| Childrens Aid Society | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| Childrens International | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| Covenant Preparatory School | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| Foodshare | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| Grace Academy | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| Home for the Brave | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation of S Palm Beach | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsb | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| Justice at Work | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| My Sister's Place | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| Save the Children | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| Simsbury Abc House | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| Trinity Academy | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| UNICEF | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| 54 Below | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| Sweet Dream Makers | Public charity support | $500 |
| Gifts of Love | Public charity support | $250 |
| Paps Corps for Cancer Research | Public charity support | $250 |
| Simsbury Volunteer Ambulance Assn I | Public charity support | $250 |
| Simsbury Volunteer Fire Co Inc | Public charity support | $250 |
| Seger Dog Park | Public charity support | $250 |
| Squash & Education Alliance | Public charity support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven D Byer
- Susan Byer
- Nicole R Byer
Questions people ask
Does Byer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Byer Family Foundation give?
$72,340 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Byer Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Steven D Byer (Trustee), Susan Byer (Grantor/ Tru) and Nicole R Byer (Trustee).
What does Byer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and faith communities.