Private foundation · EIN 46-3159937 · Savannah, Georgia · Unknown

Drr 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: 2 grants paid, $892K total, median $446K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$892K
Median grant
$446K
Stays in GA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Salve Regina UniversityNewport, RIScholarships$499K
Providence CollegeProvidence, RIScholarships$393K

About this foundation

Drr Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Savannah, Georgia, administered in care of Helen Ryan, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Drr 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 Drr Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $892K across 2 grants, a median of $446K.

Where does Drr Family Foundation give?

Rhode Island (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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