BK Bryant Foundation
Accepts applications
BK Bryant Foundation is a private foundation in Columbia, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $32,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $4,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$32,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$4,500
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was up from $27,750 the year before.
7% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $27,750 | 14 | $519,751 |
| 2024 | $32,000 | 14 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mark Bryant 500 Micahs Way, Columbia, IL 62236 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (618) 281-3279 |
| What to submit | Letter of request stating proposed use of funds |
| Restrictions | Limited to organizations described in I.R.C. Section 170 (C) (2) |
What BK Bryant Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 6 | $18,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $5,500 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $4,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Independence | Support for General Operations | $4,500 |
| Independence Historical Museum | Support for General Operations | $4,000 |
| Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church | Support for General Operations | $3,000 |
| Bethany United Methodist Church | Support for General Operations | $3,000 |
| First Church of the Nazarene | Support for General Operations | $3,000 |
| Friends of Riverside Park and Zoo Association | Support for General Operations | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Support for General Operations | $2,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association | Support for General Operations | $2,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse International Relief | Support for General Operations | $2,000 |
| Helping Strays | Support for General Operations | $1,500 |
| Animals With Our Love | Support for General Operations | $1,500 |
| Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital | Support for General Operations | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army | Support for General Operations | $1,000 |
| International Fellowship of Christians & Jews | Support for General Operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne Bryant
- Mark Bryant
- Trudy Bryant
Questions people ask
Does BK Bryant Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does BK Bryant Foundation give?
$32,000 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs BK Bryant Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Anne Bryant (Director), Mark Bryant (President) and Trudy Bryant (Secretary / Treasurer).
What does BK Bryant Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and animals.