How to apply
The application should include general background information of the applicant, the amount requested, an the proposed budget of the organization. Contact: Steve Ryan, 8301 E Prentice Ave Suite 200, Greenwood Village, Co, 4023062965, steve.p.ryan@ryan.foundation Deadlines: Contact the foundation for information. Restrictions: None.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund - Daf Account 7454Denver, CO | General Support | $93M |
| Schwab Charitable Fund - Daf Account 2852Denver, CO | General Support | $27M |
| Schwab Charitable Fund - Daf Account 2484Denver, CO | General Support | $3.8M |
| Catholic Bishop of Lincoln IncLincoln, NE | General Support | $1.5M |
By state: Colorado 3 · Nebraska 1
Giving by year
Contributions, gifts, and grants paid, from Form 990-PF via ProPublica.
About this foundation
Ryan Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Greenwood Vlg, Colorado, administered in care of Steve Ryan, tax-exempt since 1991. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Foundation websiteLatest 990-PF (PDF)All filings on ProPublica
Does Ryan Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. The application should include general background information of the applicant, the amount requested, an the proposed budget of the organization. Deadlines: Contact the foundation for information..
How much does Ryan Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $125M across 4 grants, a median of $15M.
Where does Ryan Foundation give?
Colorado (3 grants), Nebraska (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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