Nannette Empey Bryan Foundation Incorporated
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a strong emphasis on animal welfare and environmental conservation. Its mission reflects a commitment to sustaining organizations that focus on the well-being of animals, as evidenced by its funding of groups like the ASPCA and the World Wildlife Fund. The foundation serves a diverse range of recipients, including animal shelters, health charities, and educational institutions. It primarily supports organizations that promote animal welfare, wildlife conservation, and health-related initiatives.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid‑sized animal-welfare, conservation, or related health nonprofits operating in the Northeast (particularly New York/New Jersey) with an existing connection or demonstrated, sustained track record that aligns with the foundation's sustaining‑support pattern.
Good Fit
- • Established relationship or prior introduction to the foundation or its grantees
- • Organizational focus on animal welfare, wildlife conservation, or related health causes
- • Operational presence or program activity in New York/New Jersey or nearby states
- • Need for sustaining/operating support in the $4k–$12k range
- • Track record of stewardship suitable for repeat, annual gifts
Geography
The foundation funded organizations across five states in the latest year but more than half of dollars went to New York, producing a regional Northeast footprint rather than a national reach.
Recipient Variety
Eleven distinct recipients were funded in the latest year, including both national and local charities, but the portfolio is stable and relationship-driven—ten recipients repeated from the prior observed year—so variety exists but is selective.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover is limited: only one new recipient in the latest year and records state the foundation funds only preselected organizations, which together indicate invitation‑based giving and make entry by unfamiliar applicants unlikely.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
