Private foundation · EIN 20-1518978 · N Palm Beach, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ryan Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $88K. 10% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$1.1M
Median grant
$88K
Stays in FL
10%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$42M

Grants paid in 2024

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Rhode Island FoundationKingston, RIAnne & george ryan neuroscience institute$315K
Year Up ProvidenceProvidence, RIGeneral support$251K
Norton Childrens HospitalLouisville, KYGeneral support$101K
The Joey FundAtlanta, GAGeneral support$100K
Operation TeamworkProvidence, RIGeneral support$100K
Lost Tree Charitable FoundationNorth Palm Beach, FLGeneral support$75K
Community Preparatory SchoolProvidence, RIGeneral support$50K
The Johnny Cake CenterWesterly, RIGeneral support$50K
RiseProvidence, RIGeneral support$10K
Blessings BackpackLouisville, KYGeneral support$5,000

By state: Rhode Island 6 · Kentucky 2 · Georgia 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Ryan Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in N Palm Beach, Florida, administered in care of Thomas M Ryan, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Ryan Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ryan Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.1M across 10 grants, a median of $88K.

Where does Ryan Family Foundation give?

Rhode Island (6 grants), Kentucky (2 grants), Georgia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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