The John M Bryan Family Fund
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 94-1657247 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$247K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$500
Total assets$4.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,750.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
39% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Opera | San Francisco, CA | General purposes | $200,600 |
| San Domenico School | San Anselmo, CA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Sf Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund | San Francisco, CA | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough T1d | Hagerstown, MD | General purposes | $4,500 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | General purposes | $3,000 |
| League to Save Lake Tahoe Charitable Trust | South Lake Tahoe, CA | General purposes | $3,000 |
| The Circle Program | Plymouth, NH | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Bring Back the Trades | Rye, NH | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Mayhew Program | Bristol, NH | General purposes | $1,750 |
| Sacred Heart Schools | Atherton, CA | General purposes | $1,750 |
| Community Closet | Plymouth, NH | General purposes | $1,500 |
| University of So California Dornsife | Los Angeles, CA | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue | Mount Airy, MD | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Hoover Institution | Stanford, CA | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Marine Mammal Center | Sausalito, CA | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Lebanon Opera House | Lebanon, NH | General purposes | $750 |
| Cofam | San Francisco, CA | General purposes | $500 |
| Newfound Lake Region Association | Bristol, NH | General purposes | $500 |
| St Helena Catholic Church | St Helena, CA | General purposes | $500 |
| The Webb Schools | Claremont, CA | General purposes | $500 |
| Voices Against Violence | Plymouth, NH | General purpose | $500 |
| Woodside Priory School | Portola Valley, CA | General purposes | $500 |
| Glenbook Fireworks Inc | Glenbrook, NV | General purposes | $400 |
| Hillsborough Schools Foundation | Hillsborough, CA | General purposes | $400 |
| California Academy of Sciences | San Francisco, CA | General purposes | $250 |
| French Heritage Society | New York, NY | General purposes | $250 |
| Society of California Pioneers | San Francisco, CA | General purposes | $250 |
| Kqed | San Francisco, CA | General purposes | $200 |
| Head Royce School | Oakland, CA | General purposes | $100 |
| Hillsborough Beautification Foundation | Hillsborough, CA | General purposes | $100 |
| Piedmont Beautification Foundation | Piedmont, CA | General purposes | $100 |
| Santa Catalina School | Monterey, CA | General purposes | $100 |
| Society of Sacred Heart | St Louis, MO | General purposes | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $246,600 | 33 |
| 2024 | $248,250 | 38 |
| 2023 | $252,579 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641669349100859
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-1657247
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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