Blue Ryno Foundation
Blue Ryno Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in La Jolla, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $240K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K.
Blue Ryno Foundation at a glance
In short: Blue Ryno Foundation gave $20K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $20K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $20,000
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $20,000
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $239,881
- +232.8% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Blue Ryno Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Atlanta Braves Foundation ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Blue Ryno Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Braves Foundation Atlanta, GA | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $239,881 | $293,506 | $125,708 | $20,000 | 1 | $95,832 | $5,311 |
| 2022 | $72,083 | — | — | — | — | — | $3,550 |
| 2021 | $72,083 | — | $25 | — | — | — | $3,551 |
| 2020 | $97,047 | — | $40 | — | — | — | $3,553 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Blue Ryno Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Blue Ryno Foundation is led by Ryan Klesko, Director & President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Ryan Klesko
Director & President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Spear
Director & CFO
Director → Director & CFO, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$9K (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $9K, to Richard Spear (Director/CFO).
Frequently asked questions about Blue Ryno Foundation
How much does Blue Ryno Foundation give each year?
Blue Ryno Foundation gave $20K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Blue Ryno Foundation?
Blue Ryno Foundation reported $240K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $96K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Blue Ryno Foundation?
Blue Ryno Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in La Jolla, CA. It holds $240K in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Blue Ryno Foundation operate?
Blue Ryno Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia.
What is Blue Ryno Foundation's EIN?
Blue Ryno Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3271034. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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