Byer Foundation

EIN 94-3216991 Β· CA Β· NTEE T20Z

Typical grant ~$15K Funds in CA, OR, FL +5
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Byer Foundation based in CA paid 31 grants totaling $662.5K to 31 organizations across 8 states. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $90K, with a median of $15K. Its largest recipients included MAKE-A-WISH GREATER BAY AREA, THE ASHER HOUSE, and GIANTS COMMUNITY FUND. Its application process is not specified in the filing.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$13,122,256
Giving (latest yr)
$662,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
31
Median grant
$15K
Recipients
31
States reached
8
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
Unknown

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Make-a-wish Greater Bay Area$90,000
  • The Asher House$75,000
  • Giants Community Fund$36,667
  • Sf Campus for Jewish Living$35,000
  • California Community Foundation$30,000

Where grants went

  • California$420,000 Β· 21 grants
  • Oregon$75,000 Β· 1 grant
  • Florida$55,000 Β· 2 grants
  • New York$42,500 Β· 3 grants
  • Tennessee$30,000 Β· 1 grant
  • Texas$15,000 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (31)

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
Water 4 Mercy
Clearwater, FL
Charitable Donation
$30,000
Chi Omega Foundation
Memphis, TN
Charitable Donation
$30,000
Ucsf Benioff Children's Hospital Foundation
San Francisco, CA
Charitable Donation
$28,000
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
Chronicle Season of Sharing
San Francisco, CA
Charitable Donation
$25,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Byer Foundation's 990-PF filing does not specify whether it accepts unsolicited applications. Many private foundations give by invitation only, so confirm before applying.

Byer Foundation is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 8 states.

In its most recent filing, Byer Foundation reported 31 itemized grants totaling $662.5K. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $90K (median $15K).

Recent recipients include MAKE-A-WISH GREATER BAY AREA, THE ASHER HOUSE, GIANTS COMMUNITY FUND, among 31 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Byer Foundation is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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