B K Bryant Foundation
Historical FunderColumbia, Illinois · EIN 23-7049105 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Mark Bryant |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 Micahs Way, Columbia IL 62236 |
| Phone | 6182813279 |
| Form and materials | Letter of request stating proposed use of funds |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Limited to organizations described in I.R.C. Section 170 (C) (2) |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
78% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Independence | Independence, KS | Support for General Operations | $4,500 |
| Independence Historical Museum | Independence, KS | Support for General Operations | $4,000 |
| Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church | Independence, KS | Support for General Operations | $3,000 |
| Bethany United Methodist Church | Columbia, IL | Support for General Operations | $3,000 |
| First Church of the Nazarene | Independence, KS | Support for General Operations | $3,000 |
| Friends of Riverside Park and Zoo Association | Independence, KS | Support for General Operations | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Support for General Operations | $2,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association | Charlotte, NC | Support for General Operations | $2,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse International Relief | Boone, NC | Support for General Operations | $2,000 |
| Helping Strays | Columbia, IL | Support for General Operations | $1,500 |
| Animals With Our Love | Independence, KS | Support for General Operations | $1,500 |
| Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Support for General Operations | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army | Marion, IL | Support for General Operations | $1,000 |
| International Fellowship of Christians & Jews | Washington, DC | Support for General Operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $27,750 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532189349100703
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7049105
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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