Herbert C Ryding Physics Fellowship
Herbert C Ryding Physics Fellowship is a private foundation, based in Auburn University, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $56K. Net investment income was $3K.
Herbert C Ryding Physics Fellowship at a glance
In short: Herbert C Ryding Physics Fellowship gave $56K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $28K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $55,909
- +1970.7% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $27,955
- +935.4% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $27,955
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Herbert C Ryding Physics Fellowship funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Auburn University Foundation ($53K). Together the top 2 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Herbert C Ryding Physics Fellowship gives
- In 2022 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
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $56K (2022). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn University Foundation Auburn University, AL | Distribution of Remaining Funds Upon Dissolution | $52,682 |
| Auburn University Auburn University, AL | Physics Fellowships | $3,227 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $3,227 | $55,909 | $55,909 | 2 | $55,909 | $3,227 | $2,967 |
| 2021 | $52,682 | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 | $3,374 |
| 2020 | $52,682 | $2,776 | $2,776 | $2,776 | 1 | — | $2,776 | $2,620 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Herbert C Ryding Physics Fellowship reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Herbert C Ryding Physics Fellowship's only listed officer is Auburn University Foundation, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2022 filing
Auburn University Foundation
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Herbert C Ryding Physics Fellowship
How much does Herbert C Ryding Physics Fellowship give each year?
Herbert C Ryding Physics Fellowship gave $56K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
Where does Herbert C Ryding Physics Fellowship operate?
Herbert C Ryding Physics Fellowship has awarded grants in Alabama.
How much is Herbert C Ryding Physics Fellowship required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Herbert C Ryding Physics Fellowship reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Herbert C Ryding Physics Fellowship's EIN?
Herbert C Ryding Physics Fellowship's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-6019732. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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 2020–2022
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