Private foundation · EIN 82-1210794 · Tiburon, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

5 Ryan 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 43 grants paid, $408K total, median $5,000. 70% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
43
$408K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
70%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Gardens of Golden Gate ParkSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$60K
California Academy of SciencesSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$39K
Soccer Without BordersOakland, CAGeneral support$39K
Adopt a Family of MarinSan Rafael, CAGeneral support$25K
Rivet SchoolRichmond, CAGeneral support$25K
Marin County Bicycle CoalitionFairfax, CAGeneral support$24K
St John's Episcopal Church RossRoss, CAGeneral support$22K
The California Fire FoundationSacramento, CAGeneral support$15K
Lehigh UniversityBethlehem, PAScholarship$12K
Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CAScholarship$12K
St Ignatius College PreparatorySan Francisco, CAScholarship$12K
Sweetwater SpectrumSonoma, CAGeneral support$12K
The Midland Area Community FoundationMidland, MIScholarship$12K
Challenged Athletes FoundationSan Diego, CAGeneral support$10K
Making Waves FoundationRichmond, CAGeneral support$10K
Rad CampIrvine, CAGeneral support$10K
Rotarun Ski Club IncHailey, IDGeneral support$10K
Denver Zoological FoundationDenver, COGeneral support$7,000
Higher Ground Sun ValleyKetchum, IDGeneral support$6,000
Far & WiseHailey, IDGeneral support$5,000
Marine Mammal CenterSausalito, CAGeneral support$5,000
NaturebridgeSausalito, CAGeneral support$5,000
Pasadena HumanePasadena, CAGeneral support$5,000
City Surf ProjectSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$3,000
The Nephrotic Syndrome FoundationAlamo, CAGeneral support$3,000
Marin Garden ClubRoss, CAScholarship$2,000
Oakland Lacrosse ClubOakland, CAGeneral support$2,000
Surfrider FoundationSan Clemente, CAGeneral support$2,000
Tahoe Area Mountain Biking AssociationSouth Lake Tahoe, CAGeneral support$2,000
Belvedere Tiburon Landmarks SocietyTiburon, CAGeneral support$1,000
Blaine County Recreation DistrictHailey, IDGeneral support$1,000
Brady Center to Prevent Gun ViolenceWashington, DCGeneral support$1,000
Brass AvalancheHolladay, UTGeneral support$1,000
Bridge the Gap College FundSausalito, CAGeneral support$1,000
Fred's Team Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NYGeneral support$1,000
Ketchumsun Valley Volunteer Firefighter's AssociationKetchum, IDGeneral support$1,000
Marin Community FoundationNovato, CAGeneral support$1,000
Summer SearchOakland, CAGeneral support$1,000
Belvedere Tiburon Library FoundationTiburon, CAGeneral support$500
Friends of China CampSan Rafael, CAGeneral support$500
Friends of the Sawtooth Avalanche CenterKetchum, IDGeneral support$500
Preservation Society of Huntington Beach Dog BeachHuntington Beach, CAGeneral support$500
Wikimedia Foundation IncWashington, DCGeneral support$500

By state: California 30 · Idaho 6 · Pennsylvania 1 · Michigan 1 · Colorado 1 · District of Columbia 2

About this foundation

5 Ryan Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tiburon, California, administered in care of J Stuart Ryan, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 5 Ryan Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 5 Ryan Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $408K across 43 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does 5 Ryan Foundation give?

California (30 grants), Idaho (6 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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