Bryson Foundation Limited
Preselected recipients only
Bryson Foundation Limited is a private foundation in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$2.1 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$35.3 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was up from $664,500 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 | $664,500 | 31 | $30.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 30 | $35.3 million |
How to apply
Bryson Foundation Limited 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 Bryson Foundation Limited funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 11 | $1.0 million |
| Georgia | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Florida | 18 | $81,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berry College | Unrestricted | $1.0 million |
| UNC Chapel Hill | Unrestricted | $1.0 million |
| Alachua Conservation Trust | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Higher Ed Works | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| MPS Society | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| No 9 Productions | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Carolina for Kibera | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Constellation Charter | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends of St Joseph State Parks | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Orange County | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Harn Museum | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hippodrome | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Phillips Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| River Phoenix Center for Peacemaking | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| United Way North Central Florida | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetary | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Grace Marketplace | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Inter Faith Council | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Secu Family House | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Working Food | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Bread of the Mighty | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| St Francis House | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Alachua Habitat for Humanity | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Family Promise | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Transplanting Traditions | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Camp Dudley | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Florida Museum of Natural History | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wuft | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wunc | Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Vaughn D Bryson
- Nancy F Bryson
- William D Bryson
- Jeffrey H Thomasson
- N Catherine Bryson
Questions people ask
Does Bryson Foundation Limited accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bryson Foundation Limited give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Bryson Foundation Limited?
Its 2024 filing lists Vaughn D Bryson (Treasurer), Nancy F Bryson (Secretary), William D Bryson (Director) and Jeffrey H Thomasson (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Bryson Foundation Limited fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, housing and homelessness and arts and culture.