Byer Foundation
Historical FunderSan Francisco, California · EIN 94-3216991 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $28,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MARIAN BYER |
|---|---|
| Address | 66 POTRERO AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94103 |
| Phone | 4156267844 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN COMMUNICATION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
32% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area | Oakland, CA | Charitable donation | $90,000 |
| The Asher House | Salem, OR | Charitable donation | $75,000 |
| Giants Community Fund | San Francisco, CA | Charitable donation | $36,667 |
| Sf Campus for Jewish Living | San Francisco, CA | Charitable donation | $35,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable donation | $30,000 |
| Chi Omega Foundation | Memphis, TN | Charitable donation | $30,000 |
| Water 4 Mercy | Clearwater, FL | Charitable donation | $30,000 |
| Ucsf Benioff Children's Hospital Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Charitable donation | $28,000 |
| Chronicle Season of Sharing | San Francisco, CA | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Lucille Packard Foundation for Children | Palo Alto, CA | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Mills Peninsula Hospital Foundation | Burlingame, CA | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| National Baseball Hall of Fame | Cooperstown, NY | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Peninsula Temple Shalom | Burlingame, CA | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Pandora's Kids | West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Ucsf Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Samaritan House | South San Francisco, CA | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Love's Legacy Rescue | Novato, CA | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| My Faulty Gene | Grand Saline, TX | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Endurance With Jan & Dave Dravecky | Salina, KS | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Penisula Jewish Community Center | Foster City, CA | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Bread and Roses Presents | Corte Madera, CA | Charitable donation | $7,833 |
| Fathers Day Mothers Day Council Inc | Long Island City, NY | Charitable donation | $7,500 |
| Jewish Family and Childrens Services | San Francisco, CA | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Adopt a Family | Roseville, CA | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Jessica's Haven and Rescue | San Rafael, CA | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Marin Primary & Middle School | Larkspur, CA | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| The Branson School | Ross, CA | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Next Generation Scholars Advising Program | San Rafael, CA | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Care for Wild | Camarillo, CA | Charitable donation | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $662,500 | 31 |
| 2024 | $657,500 | 35 |
| 2023 | $535,400 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630779349100523
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3216991
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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