The Byers Foundation
Historical FunderChalfont, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-2406657 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Robert L Byers |
|---|---|
| Address | 4355 County Line Rd, Chalfont PA 18914 |
| Phone | 2158226700 |
| rlb@byerschoice. com | |
| Form and materials | Name and address of Organization IRS Employer Identification number description of operations and reason for the request |
| Deadlines | N A |
| Restrictions | N A |
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
14% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michener Art Center | Doylestown, PA | Promote the arts | $50,000 |
| Bucks County Historical Society | Doylestown, PA | Promote the historical significance of the Bucks County area | $15,000 |
| Doylestown Health Foundation | Doylestown, PA | Promote health in the community | $10,000 |
| Williamson College of Trades | Media, PA | Promote the college to support careers in the vocational trades | $10,000 |
| National Maritime Historical Societ | Peekskill, NY | Promotes Americas maritime heritage | $5,000 |
| MBIT Foundation | Jamison, PA | Promote vocational trades | $5,000 |
| Live Like Brent Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Provide financial assistance to the organization for cancer related issues | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | Unknown | 0 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611259349100926
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2406657
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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