Ben F Bryer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ben F Bryer Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $350,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $87,500 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$350,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$87,500
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $315,000 the year before.
75% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $315,000 | 5 | $7.2 million |
| 2024 | $350,000 | 4 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
Ben F Bryer 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 Ben F Bryer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 2 | $175,000 |
| New York | 2 | $175,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Icahn School of Med at Mt Sinai | General operating | $150,000 |
| University of Michigan--Flint | General operating | $125,000 |
| Flint Institute of Music | General operating | $50,000 |
| The New York Public Library | General operating | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Hurand
- Bny Mellon N A
Questions people ask
Does Ben F Bryer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ben F Bryer Foundation give?
$350,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $87,500.
Who runs Ben F Bryer Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Hurand (Co-Trustee) and Bny Mellon N A (Trustee).
What does Ben F Bryer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.