The mission of the Bryant Foundation is to make a positive difference in the quality of life in Stoughton, Dane County and Wisconsin.
EDWIN E AND JANET L BRYANT FOUNDATION INC is based in Stoughton, WI. It reported $3,108,205 in annual grants and $58,641,901 in total assets on its latest 990 filed for 2024. The foundation’s stated mission is to make a positive difference in the quality of life in Stoughton, Dane County and Wisconsin. Its active grant programs center on community development, education, health and human services, scholarships, and local civic projects. Recent grantmaking shows a mix of school, community, and health-related support. Among the largest grants listed are $170,000 to STOUGHTON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION in 2024 for medical support, equipment, capital campaign, and prescription drug program; $108,000 to UNIVERSITY OF WI MADISON in 2024 for scholarships; and $100,000 to STOUGHTON SPORTS BOOSTERS in 2023 for program support. Other large grants include $99,239 to FRIENDS OF STOUGHTON YOUTH CENTER in 2024 and $90,000 to STOUGHTON AREA SENIOR CENTER in 2023. The foundation does not fund individuals directly and does not make program-related investments.
Recent grantmaking spans scholarships, community development, and health and human services. Notable grants include $170,000 to STOUGHTON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION for medical support, equipment, capital campaign, and prescription drug program; $108,000 to UNIVERSITY OF WI MADISON for scholarships; and $100,000 to STOUGHTON SPORTS BOOSTERS for program support. The recent list also includes support for FRIENDS OF STOUGHTON YOUTH CENTER, STOUGHTON AREA SENIOR CENTER, STOUGHTON AREA RESOURCE TEAM (START), MANDT COMMUNITY CENTER, and ST ANN SCHOOL. Grant purposes shown in the data include scholarship support, program support, equipment, capital projects, and prescription drug assistance.
EDWIN E AND JANET L BRYANT FOUNDATION INC’s typical grant size is $12,000 at the 25th percentile, $20,000 at the median, and $35,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grant list shows awards for scholarships, program support, equipment, and capital-related needs. It does not fund individuals, and its scholarship program is limited to graduates or GED recipients of Stoughton High School and, since 2012, similar recipients in Wisconsin communities where Nelson Industries, Inc. had manufacturing plant locations. The foundation’s grantmaking is local in scope.
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Most grants fall between $12K and $35K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$12K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$35K
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EDWIN E AND JANET L BRYANT FOUNDATION INC gives most often in Wisconsin, which accounts for 80% of grants to recipients in its HQ state. The recipient country distribution shows all recent grants in the United States. Recent grants include multiple awards in Stoughton, WI, as well as grants in Madison, La Crosse, Eau Claire, Oregon, and Decorah, IA. The data indicates a local geographic scope of giving centered on Stoughton, Dane County, and Wisconsin.
The active scholarship program and community grantmaking programs are listed as not accepting unsolicited applications. The foundation’s grantmaking is organized through defined programs focused on Stoughton, Dane County, and Wisconsin.
It has funded scholarships, program support, community development, health and human services, medical support, equipment, capital campaign needs, and prescription drug assistance. Recent grants also include support for local civic and nonprofit programs.
Its typical grant size is $12,000 at the 25th percentile, $20,000 at the median, and $35,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent grants range higher in some cases, including $170,000 to STOUGHTON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION and $108,000 to UNIVERSITY OF WI MADISON.
Its giving is local and centered on Stoughton, Dane County, and Wisconsin. Wisconsin is the state where it gives most often, and 80% of grants go to recipients in its HQ state. All recent grants in the provided data are in the United States.
Recent grantees include STOUGHTON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, UNIVERSITY OF WI MADISON, STOUGHTON SPORTS BOOSTERS, FRIENDS OF STOUGHTON YOUTH CENTER, STOUGHTON AREA SENIOR CENTER, STOUGHTON AREA RESOURCE TEAM (START), MARC STOUGHTON, MANDT COMMUNITY CENTER, and VESTERHEIM.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOUGHTON SCHOOLS | STOUGHTON, WI | $140,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| YOUTH CENTER OF STOUGHTON | STOUGHTON, WI | $106,852 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MANDT COMMUNITY CENTER | STOUGHTON, WI | $92,326 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| STOUGHTON AREA RESOURCE TEAM (START) | STOUGHTON, WI | $75,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF WI MADISON | MADISON, WI | $60,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| MARC STOUGHTON | STOUGHTON, WI | $60,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FRIENDS OF NORWEGIAN CULTURE | STOUGHTON, WI | $50,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ST ANN SCHOOL | STOUGHTON, WI | $50,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF LA CROSSE | LA CROSSE, WI | $48,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| NAGCL - NATIONAL NORWEGIAN CENTER | MADISON, WI | $45,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| THREE GAITS INC | OREGON, WI | $44,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF EAU CLAIRE | EAU CLAIRE, WI | $42,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| STOUGHTON AREA SENIOR CENTER | STOUGHTON, WI | $40,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FREE HEALTH CLINIC | STOUGHTON, WI | $35,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| STOUGHTON LIBRARY | STOUGHTON, WI | $35,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| VESTERHEIM | DECORAH, IA | $35,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| STOUGHTON POLICE DEPARTMENT | STOUGHTON, WI | $32,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SONS OF NORWAY - MANDT LODGE | STOUGHTON, WI | $30,250 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| STOUGHTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | STOUGHTON, WI | $30,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| STOUGHTON AREA LITTLE LEAGUE | STOUGHTON, WI | $30,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FOOD PANTRY UMC | MILWAUKEE, WI | $30,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SKAALEN RETIREMENT HOME | STOUGHTON, WI | $25,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN LEGION POST #59 | STOUGHTON, WI | $25,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF WI STEVENS POINT | STEVENS POINT, WI | $24,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY | WINONA, MN | $24,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| UNIVERSITY OF WI STOUT | MENOMONIE, WI | $24,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| ST NORBERT COLLEGE | STEVENS POINT, WI | $24,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| UNIVERSITY OF PLATTEVILLE | PLATTEVILLE, WI | $24,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| ARIZONA STATE | TEMPE, AZ | $24,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| VFW | STOUGHTON, WI | $22,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| OPERA HOUSE FRIENDS ASSOC - STN | STOUGHTON, WI | $20,089 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ALDO LEOPOLD NATURE CENTER | MONONA, WI | $20,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FOLKS (FRIENDS OF LAKE KEGONSA SOCIETY) | STOUGHTON, WI | $20,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| STOUGHTON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | STOUGHTON, WI | $20,000 | 2026 | MEDICAL SUPPORT EQUIPMENT |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA | CEDAR FALLS, IA | $18,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| CORNELL COLLEGE | MOUNT VERNON, IA | $12,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| EDGEWOOD COLLEGE | MADISON, WI | $12,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE | DUBUQUE, IA | $12,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| AUGSBURG UNIVERSITY | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $12,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| IOWA STATE | AMES, IA | $12,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY | BOURBONNAIS, IL | $12,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| MANNA UNIVERSITY | FAYETTEVILLE, NC | $12,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| CARROLL UNIVERSITY | WAUKESHA, WI | $12,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| WARTBURG | WAVERLY, IA | $12,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA | HYDE PARK, NY | $12,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| GRAND CANYON | PHOENIX, AZ | $12,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| STOUGHTON SENIORS IN NEED FUND | STOUGHTON, WI | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ROTARY CLUB OF STOUGHTON | STOUGHTON, WI | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MADISON AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE | MADISON, WI | $8,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA -TWIN CITIES | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $6,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
STOUGHTON SCHOOLS
$140,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
YOUTH CENTER OF STOUGHTON
$106,852PROGRAM SUPPORT
MANDT COMMUNITY CENTER
$92,326PROGRAM SUPPORT
STOUGHTON AREA RESOURCE TEAM (START)
$75,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
UNIVERSITY OF WI MADISON
$60,000SCHOLARSHIPS
MARC STOUGHTON
$60,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
FRIENDS OF NORWEGIAN CULTURE
PROGRAM SUPPORT
ST ANN SCHOOL
$50,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
UNIVERSITY OF LA CROSSE
$48,000SCHOLARSHIPS
NAGCL - NATIONAL NORWEGIAN CENTER
$45,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
THREE GAITS INC
$44,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
UNIVERSITY OF EAU CLAIRE
$42,000SCHOLARSHIPS
STOUGHTON AREA SENIOR CENTER
$40,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
FREE HEALTH CLINIC
$35,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
STOUGHTON LIBRARY
$35,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
STOUGHTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
$32,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
SONS OF NORWAY - MANDT LODGE
$30,250PROGRAM SUPPORT
STOUGHTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$30,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
STOUGHTON AREA LITTLE LEAGUE
$30,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
FOOD PANTRY UMC
$30,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
SKAALEN RETIREMENT HOME
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
AMERICAN LEGION POST #59
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
UNIVERSITY OF WI STEVENS POINT
$24,000SCHOLARSHIPS
WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY
$24,000SCHOLARSHIPS
UNIVERSITY OF WI STOUT
$24,000SCHOLARSHIPS
ST NORBERT COLLEGE
$24,000SCHOLARSHIPS
UNIVERSITY OF PLATTEVILLE
$24,000SCHOLARSHIPS
ARIZONA STATE
$24,000SCHOLARSHIPS
VFW
$22,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
OPERA HOUSE FRIENDS ASSOC - STN
$20,089PROGRAM SUPPORT
FOLKS (FRIENDS OF LAKE KEGONSA SOCIETY)
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
STOUGHTON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
$20,000MEDICAL SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA
$18,000SCHOLARSHIPS
CORNELL COLLEGE
$12,000SCHOLARSHIPS
EDGEWOOD COLLEGE
$12,000SCHOLARSHIPS
UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE
$12,000SCHOLARSHIPS
AUGSBURG UNIVERSITY
$12,000SCHOLARSHIPS
IOWA STATE
$12,000SCHOLARSHIPS
OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
$12,000SCHOLARSHIPS
MANNA UNIVERSITY
$12,000SCHOLARSHIPS
WARTBURG
$12,000SCHOLARSHIPS
CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA
$12,000SCHOLARSHIPS
GRAND CANYON
$12,000SCHOLARSHIPS
STOUGHTON SENIORS IN NEED FUND
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
ROTARY CLUB OF STOUGHTON
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
MADISON AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
$8,000SCHOLARSHIPS
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA -TWIN CITIES
$6,000SCHOLARSHIPS