Nonprofit · EIN 23-7005720
BRYAN FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · LINCOLN, NE 68506
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $6,819,389 | $2,434,078 | $4,385,311 | $52,435,121 | $163,384 | $52,271,737 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $6,389,406 | $7,033,391 | -$643,985 | $44,901,456 | $163,757 | $44,737,699 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,381,610
- of which government grants
- $448,395
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,437,779
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $386,762
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,020,945
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $25,562
- Program services (functional)
- $2,020,945
- Management and general (functional)
- $413,133
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $44,901,456
- Total assets, end of year
- $52,435,121
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $163,384
- Net assets, end of year
- $52,271,737
- Publicly traded securities
- $44,144,634
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $13,975,027
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $38,296,710
- Gross receipts
- $7,063,913
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 21
- Year formed
- 1934
- State of legal domicile
- NE
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUSSELL GRONEWOLD | CEO - BRYAN HEALTH/PRESIDENT/EX-OFFICIO/DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $1,727,304 | $50,173 |
| MICHAEL DEWERFF | VP & CFO BRYAN HEALTH/EX-OFFICIO/DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $1,018,593 | $35,687 |
| ROBERT RAVENSCROFT JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $628,423 | $59,253 |
| JOSEPH CHIU MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $28,860 | $0 |
| QUINN LAWTON | TREASURER/SECRETARY/DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| REGINALD KUHN | CHAIR/DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN KISER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS HOVE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL LIVINGSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN GRASSO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEB SCHORR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC SUTTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG DYNEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAKE MUHLEISEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES TREY PITTENGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JILL DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN LAFLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN OLSSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUDY LICHTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAYNE SUP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LOEL BROOKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE WORKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NELLE WOODS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PREETA BANSAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT MCHAM DO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUSSELL GRONEWOLD | PRESIDENT/CEO - BRYAN HEALTH Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $1,558,096 | $44,823 |
| MICHAEL DEWERFF | DIRECTOR/ VP FINANCE/CFO BRYAN HEALTH Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $911,433 | $44,603 |
| ROBERT RAVENSCROFT | DIRECTOR/VP ADVANCEMENT & CDO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $576,454 | $53,039 |
| JOSEPH CHIU MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $20,800 | $0 |
| GREG DYNEK | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN OLSSON | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| REGINALD KUHN | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW LOUDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN KISER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES WILSON MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS HOVE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEB SCHORR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC SUTTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HALLEY KRUSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAKE MUHLEISEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER TRICKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN LAFLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY LICHTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAYNE SUP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LOEL BROOKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE WORKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PREETA BANSAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| QUINN LAWTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT MCHAM DO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TREY PITTENGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1600 SOUTH 48TH STREET, LINCOLN, NE 68506-1299
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHAEL DEWERFF, 1600 South 48th Street, Lincoln, NE 685061299
- Signed the 990
- MICHAEL DEWERFF, VP FINANCE & CFO
- Phone
- (402) 481-1111
- Return prepared by
- Forvis Mazars LLP
Mission
BRYAN FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE HEALTH, EXCELLENCE IN PATIENT CARE, AND HEALTH-RELATED EDUCATION THROUGH PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT OF BRYAN HEALTH AND AFFILIATES.
Program accomplishments
- BRYAN FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND FUND-RAISING SERVICES TO SUPPORT ITS PARENT ORGANIZATION, BRYAN HEALTH, AND ITS RELATED NON-PROFIT AFFILIATES TO COMMITMENT TO: (1) PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE TO ALL INDIVIDUALS, WITHOUT REGARD TO THEIR ABILITY TO PAY, (2) PROVIDE ADVANCED HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY AND TREATMENT, (3) ASSURE ACADEMIC AND CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR NURSES, PHYSICIANS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, AND (4) PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS SEEKING A CAREER IN HEALTHCARE, AND PRIMARILY ATTEND BRYAN COLLEGE OF HEALTH SERVICES.Expenses $2,020,945 · grants $2,020,945
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7005720
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1969
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E22)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $52,435,121
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,063,913
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $6,819,389 | $2,434,078 | $52,435,121 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $6,389,406 | $7,033,391 | $44,901,456 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $6,309,539 | $10,680,984 | $41,596,752 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7005720).
Questions about BRYAN FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of BRYAN FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRYAN FOUNDATION is 23-7005720.
- Is BRYAN FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
- Are donations to BRYAN FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRYAN FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BRYAN FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BRYAN FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of BRYAN FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MICHAEL DEWERFF.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRYAN FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 25 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BRYAN FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $6,819,389, expenses of $2,434,078 and total assets of $52,435,121 at year end.
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