Private foundation · EIN 75-2001540 · Dallas, Texas

The Ryrie Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (Applications may be submitted anytime) and its median grant is $32K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $803K total, median $32K. 30% of grants stayed in Texas. Stated restrictions: The ryrie foundation has no restrictions or limitations on awards

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$803K
Median grant
$32K
Stays in TX
30%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Applications may be submitted anytime
Assets
$7.4M

How to apply

Applicants must complete the application for grants provided by the foundation. Grants are primarily given to religious based nonprofit organizations and ministries and to educational institutions. The scholarship application form requires educational background, goals and current school enrollment status, financial needs, statement of doctrinal compatibility, brief autobiography and a recent photograph. Contact: Carolyn Ryrie Howard, 7274 Stefani Dr, Dallas, Tx, 9723835700 Deadlines: Applications may be submitted anytime Restrictions: The ryrie foundation has no restrictions or limitations on awards

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 11 of 20 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Total Life ManagementHudson, NYScholarships$166K
Appalachian Bible CollegeMount Hope, WVStudent scholarships$125K
Pacific Islands UniversityMangilao, GUStudent needs$75K
Twelfth Step MinistryDallas, TXBuilding renovation$60K
EntrustColorado Springs, COStudent scholarship$45K
Legacy Research InstituteUlaanbaatar, MGBible publishing project$30K
ViaFayetteville, ARMinistry$25K
Equipping Leaders IntlMidlothian, VAAndrew mwumvneza$5,000
Grace Prison MinistriesBrewster, WAGeneral purpose$5,000
Gracelife MinistriesBurleson, TXGeneral purpose$5,000
Share Education ServicesLibby, MTEducation support$4,224

By state: New York 1 · Texas 6 · Virginia 4 · West Virginia 1 · GU 1 · Arizona 2

About this foundation

The Ryrie Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, tax-exempt since 1985. 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 The Ryrie Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applicants must complete the application for grants provided by the foundation. Grants are primarily given to religious based nonprofit organizations and ministries and to educational institutions. Deadlines: Applications may be submitted anytime.

How much does The Ryrie Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $803K across 20 grants, a median of $32K.

Where does The Ryrie Foundation give?

New York (1 grants), Texas (6 grants), Virginia (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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