Bryant Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bryant Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $418,000 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$418,000
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$152,681
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was down from $529,175 the year before.
36% 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 | $529,175 | 68 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $418,000 | 47 | $152,681 |
How to apply
Bryant 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 Bryant Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 43 | $393,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bynum School | Education | $30,000 |
| Ellen Noel Art Museum of the Permian Basin | Arts & culture | $30,000 |
| Senior Life Midland | Older adults | $30,000 |
| Museum of the Southwest | Arts & culture | $25,000 |
| United Way of Midland | Community/local initiatives | $20,000 |
| Midland Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Community/local initiatives | $15,000 |
| Odessa Community Foundation | Community/local initiatives | $12,000 |
| American Red Cross - Permian Basin Chapter | Healthcare/wellness | $10,000 |
| Arts Council of Midland | Arts & culture | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Permian Basin Inc | Children and youth | $10,000 |
| Bush Tennis Center | Community/local initiatives | $10,000 |
| Centers for Children and Families | Community/local initiatives | $10,000 |
| Hospice of Midland | Healthcare/wellness | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Healthcare/wellness | $10,000 |
| Marfa Public Radio | Community/local initiatives | $10,000 |
| Napaka DBA Prison Chapels | Faith/spiritual | $10,000 |
| Rope Youth | Human services | $10,000 |
| Midland Isd Education Foundation | Education | $8,000 |
| The Field's Edge | Human services | $8,000 |
| Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin | Education | $7,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Healthcare/wellness | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Healthcare/wellness | $5,000 |
| Casa de Amigos of Midland | Community/local initiatives | $5,000 |
| Casa of West Texas | Children and youth | $5,000 |
| Communities in Schools of the Permian Basin | Education | $5,000 |
| Grand Companions | Animals | $5,000 |
| Kappa Delta Foundation | Community/local initiatives | $5,000 |
| Midland Shared Spaces | Arts & culture | $5,000 |
| Nonprofit Management Center of the Permian Basin | Community/local initiatives | $5,000 |
| Permian Basin Opera | Arts & culture | $5,000 |
| Permian Basin Public Telecommunications Inc | Arts & culture | $5,000 |
| Philanthropy Southwest | Community/local initiatives | $5,000 |
| Reflection Ministries of Texas | Domestic violence/sex trafficking | $5,000 |
| Safe Place of the Permian Basin | Domestic violence/sex trafficking | $5,000 |
| The University of Texas Permian Basin | Education | $5,000 |
| Aphasia Center of West Texas | Healthcare/wellness | $5,000 |
| Family First | Human services | $5,000 |
| Family Promise of Midland | Human services | $5,000 |
| First Presbyterian Midland | Faith/spiritual | $5,000 |
| Invested Faith | Faith/spiritual | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Karmen Marie Hendrix Bryant
- Bill Jay Bryant
- Karolyn Rogers
Questions people ask
Does Bryant Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bryant Family Foundation give?
$418,000 in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Bryant Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Karmen Marie Hendrix Bryant (President), Bill Jay Bryant (Vice President) and Karolyn Rogers (Director).
What does Bryant Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, human services and education.