Private foundation · Bridgeville, PA

Byham Charitable Foundation

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Typical grant size
$500 – $1K – $5K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
36
Repeat grantees
21
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesNONE
ContactHELEN SPALARIS · 4122573807
MaterialsIN WRITING: ORGANIZATION'S NAME, CHARITABLE PURPOSE, AND USE OF THE GRANT.
RestrictionsNONE

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

William C Byham
TRUSTEE
Carolyn M Byham
TRUSTEE
Tacy M Byham
DIRECTOR
Carter W Byham
DIRECTOR
Helen Spalaris
MANAGER
Helen Wylie
MANAGER

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
5.8%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
265
Total grants awarded
$1.7M
Total amount
$6K
Average grant
$110K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$243K
43 grants
2023
$252K
38 grants
2022
$328K
39 grants
2021
$146K
34 grants
2020
$168K
35 grants
2019
$250K
36 grants
2018
$270K
40 grants

Top recipients

5 grants · PA · ✓ Exact match
$165K
Wesa
5 grants · PA
$146K
Cure Alzheimer's Fund
7 grants · PA
$120K
7 grants · PA · ✓ Exact match
$117K
The Dancers' Trust Fund of Pittsburgh Ballet
7 grants · PA
$114K
7 grants · PA · ≈ likely match
$90K
Essential Public Radio
2 grants · PA
$70K
Wqed
7 grants · PA
$69K
Parkinsons Foundation of Western Pa (dr Berman on Board)
2 grants · PA
$60K
7 grants · PA · ✓ Exact match
$56K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Essential Public Radio
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$35K
Cure Alzheimer's Fund
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$30K
Parkinsons Foundation of Western Pa
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$30K
Pittsburgh Tomorrow
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$25K
Wqed
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$18K
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$11K
Planned Parenthood of Wpa
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$10K
The Columbus Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
OH · TY 2024
$10K
United Way
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$10K
Chautauqua Institution
GENERAL SUPPORT
NY · TY 2024
$6K
Susan G Komen Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
TX · TY 2024
$5K
Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$5K
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$5K
Manchester Bidwell Corporation
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$5K
Pittsburgh Clo
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$5K
Carnegie Museums
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$4K
United Way Womens Leadership Council
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$3K
Pittsburgh Symphony
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$3K
The Midwife Center
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$3K
Outreach Teen & Family Services
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$3K
Pittsburgh Ultimate
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$2K
Mt Holyoke
GENERAL SUPPORT
MA · TY 2024
$2K
International Women's Forum
GENERAL SUPPORT
DC · TY 2024
$2K
Urban League of Pittsburgh
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$1K
City Theatre
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$1K
Mt Lebanon Public Library
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$1K
Mt Lebanon Historical Society
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$1K
Slb Radio
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$1K
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
WV · TY 2024
$1K
Pittsburgh Public Theater
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$1K
Riverlife
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$1K
Quantum Theatre
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$1K
YMCA - Alexandra Gagnon Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
MA · TY 2024
$750
Southminster Church
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$750
Ohio University Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
OH · TY 2024
$500
Rand Corporation
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$500
Purdue Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
IN · TY 2024
$500
Regional Trail Corporation
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$500
Off the Record
GENERAL SUPPORT
NY · TY 2024
$500
The Dancers' Trust Fund of Pittsburgh Ballet
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$500
Mt Lebanon Artists Market
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$250
Cushing Academy
GENERAL SUPPORT
MA · TY 2024
$200
Carnegie Mellon University
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$100
Cure Alzheimer's Fund
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2023
$50K
Essential Public Radio
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2023
$35K
Parkinsons Foundation of Western Pa (dr Berman on Board)
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2023
$30K
Pgh Institute of Neurological Diseases (greenamyre Research)
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2023
$20K
Wqed
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2023
$17K
Pittsburgh Symphony
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2023
$11K
United Way
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2023
$10K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.