F J Ryan Family Foundation
F J Ryan Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Morristown, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $120K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $10K.
F J Ryan Family Foundation at a glance
In short: F J Ryan Family Foundation gave $15K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,132
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,044
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,044
- Total assets
- $119,890
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who F J Ryan Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shriner's Hospital for Children ($5K). Together the top 3 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How F J Ryan Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2020) to $18K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shriner's Hospital for Children Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $5,044 |
| Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | General Support | $5,044 |
| Special Olympics Florida Clermont, FL | General Support | $5,044 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $119,890 | $9,754 | $15,356 | $15,132 | 3 | $15,132 | $9,754 | $15,992 |
| 2024 | $125,492 | $16,116 | $16,112 | $15,930 | 3 | $15,930 | $16,116 | $15,133 |
| 2023 | $125,488 | $13,109 | $17,731 | $17,528 | 3 | $17,528 | $13,109 | $15,929 |
| 2022 | $130,110 | $16,980 | $17,275 | $17,080 | 3 | $17,080 | $16,980 | $17,528 |
| 2021 | $130,405 | $11,194 | $14,619 | $14,581 | 3 | — | $11,194 | $17,080 |
| 2020 | $133,830 | $12,339 | $14,027 | $12,451 | 3 | — | $11,664 | $15,256 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, F J Ryan Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
F J Ryan Family Foundation is led by Margaret F. Ryan, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Margaret F. Ryan
President
Secretary & Trustee → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Diane Rutt
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Nancy Ryan-Donahue
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeanne Ryan
Secreatry
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Francis J. Ryan (2020–2023) — President & Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about F J Ryan Family Foundation
How much does F J Ryan Family Foundation give each year?
F J Ryan Family Foundation gave $15K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $16K across 3 grants.
What is F J Ryan Family Foundation's typical grant size?
F J Ryan Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,044, and its average grant was $5,044, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does F J Ryan Family Foundation give grants?
F J Ryan Family Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (33%) and Florida (33%).
Does F J Ryan Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of F J Ryan Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is F J Ryan Family Foundation?
F J Ryan Family Foundation reported $120K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is F J Ryan Family Foundation's EIN?
F J Ryan Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6093494. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020–2025
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