How to apply
Written letter of request, following guidelines listed on website. Contact: Lee a McConnell, 1320 S University Dr, Fort Worth, Tx, 8175294224, LEE@RYANFOUNDATION.COM Deadlines: Feb 1, may 1, aug 1, nov 1 Restrictions: Generally limited to organizations in tarrant county, tx with some minor exceptions.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 145 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&m FoundationCollege Station, TX | Capital campaign for the fort worth campus | $2.0M |
| All Saints Health FoundationFort Worth, TX | Carter rehabilitation and fitness center renovation | $400K |
| Communities in Schools of Greater Tarrant CountyFort Worth, TX | Capital campaign and annual operations | $292K |
| National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of FameFort Worth, TX | National cowgirl museum building expansion project | $250K |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone StarArlington, TX | One-to-one mentoring | $100K |
| Cristo Rey Fort Worth Catholic High SchoolFort Worth, TX | General operations | $100K |
| Fort Worth Museum of Science and HistoryFort Worth, TX | Children's museum gallery renovation | $100K |
| Trinity Habitat for HumanityFort Worth, TX | Allen village neighborhood | $100K |
| United Community Centers IncFort Worth, TX | Education literacy program and fleet replacement project | $100K |
| Recovery Resource CouncilFort Worth, TX | Programs + events | $80K |
| Catholic Charities of Fort WorthFort Worth, TX | General operating support | $75K |
| The CliburnFort Worth, TX | Winners' career management program | $75K |
| The Salvation Army of North TexasDallas, TX | The mabee center's services and programs | $70K |
| Camp Summit IncDallas, TX | Camp facility needs project | $68K |
| Saving Hope FoundationFort Worth, TX | Snip, snip, hooray and the humane education initiative | $60K |
| Saint Andrew's Anglican ChurchFort Worth, TX | 3 year program for ministerial student scott perry | $51K |
| Ach Child and Family ServicesFort Worth, TX | Secure assessment facility program support | $50K |
| AmplifyFort Worth, TX | Shred truck fleet purchase & maintenance program | $50K |
| Canine Companions for IndependenceIrving, TX | Tarrant county graduate team | $50K |
| Christ's Haven for ChildrenFort Worth, TX | Residential programs and the family resource center | $50K |
| Community Link MissionSaginaw, TX | Food pantry - program support | $50K |
| FIRST Tee Fort WorthFort Worth, TX | Capital improvements | $50K |
| Great Plains Restoration CouncilFort Worth, TX | Fort worth prairie park restoration | $50K |
| Historic Fort Worth IncFort Worth, TX | Ada project at mcfarland house | $50K |
| Rev Tarrant CountyFort Worth, TX | Tarrant county educator workforce | $50K |
| Ronald McDonald House of Fort WorthFort Worth, TX | Share-a-night program | $50K |
| The GatehouseDallas, TX | Mental health counseling and early learning childcare | $50K |
| United Way of Tarrant CountyFort Worth, TX | Operations and programs | $50K |
| University Little League Pmb#162Fort Worth, TX | Next 50 capital campaign | $50K |
| Linked Mallick TowerFort Worth, TX | Educational assessments | $45K |
| Texas Academy 4Fort Worth, TX | General operations | $45K |
| Cancer Care ServicesFort Worth, TX | Services for cancer patients | $40K |
| Helping Restore AbilityArlington, TX | General operating | $40K |
| Star Sponsorship Program IncFort Worth, TX | Scholarship and program support | $40K |
| The Women's CenterFort Worth, TX | Rape crisis & victim services | $40K |
| CASA of Tarrant CountyFort Worth, TX | Advocacy for abused and neglected tarrant county children | $35K |
| Clc IncFort Worth, TX | Low income families employment initiative | $35K |
| Day Resource Center for the HomelessFort Worth, TX | To support programs and operations | $35K |
| Girls Inc of Tarrant CountyFort Worth, TX | Programs | $35K |
| Key Center for Learning DifferencesFort Worth, TX | General operating support | $35K |
| Our Father's ChildrenNorth Richland Hills, TX | Royal family kids camp | $35K |
| Rutledge Cancer FoundationFort Worth, TX | Patient programs for cancer patients in tarrant county | $35K |
| Samaritan HouseFort Worth, TX | Housing and support services for the homeless | $35K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant CountyFort Worth, TX | Youth development in tarrant county | $30K |
| Broadway Baptist ChurchFort Worth, TX | Choral scholars' program | $30K |
| C5 Youth FoundationDallas, TX | Leadership development and college/career preparation for at risk youth | $30K |
| Cowtown ClubhouseFort Worth, TX | Wellness program | $30K |
| Cystic Fibrosis FoundationIrving, TX | Cystic fibrosis care in fort worth | $30K |
| Fortress Youth Development CenterFort Worth, TX | Operating funds | $30K |
| Hope Prison Ministries IncFort Worth, TX | The timothy program | $30K |
| Kids Who CareFort Worth, TX | General operating support | $30K |
| LvtriseFort Worth, TX | Programs | $30K |
| Neuro Assistance FoundationKeller, TX | To provide assistance to clients | $30K |
| Npower IncDallas, TX | Training and career placement for underserved tarrant county residents | $30K |
| Presbyterian Night ShelterFort Worth, TX | Guiding the journey home | $30K |
| Safehaven of Tarrant CountyArlington, TX | Safeshelter | $30K |
| Society of Watercolor Artists IncFort Worth, TX | Fabrianoinwatercolor usa | $30K |
| The Parenting CenterFort Worth, TX | Family life education and clinical counseling program | $30K |
| The Warm PlaceFort Worth, TX | Grief support program | $30K |
| American Cancer SocietyDallas, TX | Paid transportation program in tarrant county | $25K |
By state: Texas 142 · Florida 1 · Michigan 1 · Tennessee 1
About this foundation
Thomas M & Helen McKee & John P Ryan Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Fort Worth, Texas, tax-exempt since 1983. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Thomas M & Helen McKee & John P Ryan Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written letter of request, following guidelines listed on website. Deadlines: Feb 1, may 1, aug 1, nov 1.
How much does Thomas M & Helen McKee & John P Ryan Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $6.9M across 145 grants, a median of $25K.
Where does Thomas M & Helen McKee & John P Ryan Foundation Inc give?
Texas (142 grants), Florida (1 grants), Michigan (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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