Olive E Ryan Scholarship Memorial Fund
The Olive E Ryan Scholarship Memorial Fund is a private foundation based in Oakville, Connecticut. Its filings report scholarships for education, including awards to individual students in Connecticut.
Olive E Ryan Scholarship Memorial Fund at a glance
In short: Olive E Ryan Scholarship Memorial Fund gave $15K across 10 grants in 2022 (avg $2K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $15,000
- +57.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $1,500
- +42.1% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Olive E Ryan Scholarship Memorial Fund
- Review Cycle
- April 1 each year was listed in the 2021 filing. That cycle is past and is not presented as current.
- Deadline
- April 1 each year was listed in the 2021 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Mrs Jennifer Galik Polk School
Mailing address: 435 Buckingham Street, Oakville, CT 06779
Phone: (860) 945-4840
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Olive E Ryan Scholarship Memorial Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2022 grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Olive E Ryan Scholarship Memorial Fund 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 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $15K (2022). In 2022 it made 10 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $15,000 |
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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 | — | $1,052 | $18,004 | $15,000 | 10 | $15,094 | — | $465 |
| 2021 | $16,952 | $6,983 | $10,819 | $9,500 | 9 | — | $5,773 | $854 |
| 2020 | $20,788 | $1,370 | $1,313 | — | — | — | $70 | $1,195 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Olive E Ryan Scholarship Memorial Fund reported a distributable amount of $465 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The filings describe scholarships for further education, with eligibility tied to attendance at Polk School and graduation from an accredited secondary school.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the fund reported 10 grants totaling $15,000. Awards ranged from $500 to $2,500, with a median of $1,000. All 10 grants went to individual recipients in Connecticut for education.
The 2021 filing said that scholarships exceeding 25% of beginning fair market value of assets were granted to students as part of a liquidation plan. It directed applicants to contact Mrs. Jennifer Galik at Polk School for an application and to include proof of eligibility. The stated restrictions were attendance at Polk School, graduation from an accredited secondary school, and use of the scholarship for further education. These instructions are from the 2021 filing and should not be treated as current.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Jennifer Galik as president; Lori Lampron as secretary/treasurer; and Jen Wernery, Jess Sarandrea, Lisa LaPlante, Ashley Coon, and Amy Gauthier as directors.
Olive E Ryan Scholarship Memorial Fund is led by Jennifer Galik, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Jennifer Galik
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amy Gauthier
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ashley Coon
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lisa Laplante
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jen Wernery
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jess Sarandrea
Director
New on the 2022 filing
No compensation reported
Lori Lampron
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Amy Slattery (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jessica Sarandrea (2020) — Director
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 Olive E Ryan Scholarship Memorial Fund
How much does Olive E Ryan Scholarship Memorial Fund give each year?
Olive E Ryan Scholarship Memorial Fund gave $15K across 10 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $10K across 9 grants.
What is Olive E Ryan Scholarship Memorial Fund's typical grant size?
Olive E Ryan Scholarship Memorial Fund's median grant in 2022 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,500, across 10 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Olive E Ryan Scholarship Memorial Fund give grants?
Olive E Ryan Scholarship Memorial Fund gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Olive E Ryan Scholarship Memorial Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Olive E Ryan Scholarship Memorial Fund's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (10 grants).
What does Olive E Ryan Scholarship Memorial Fund fund?
No mission statement is provided. The filings describe scholarships for further education, with eligibility tied to attendance at Polk School and graduation from an accredited secondary school. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Olive E Ryan Scholarship Memorial Fund?
Olive E Ryan Scholarship Memorial Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
How much is Olive E Ryan Scholarship Memorial Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Olive E Ryan Scholarship Memorial Fund reported a distributable amount of $465 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Olive E Ryan Scholarship Memorial Fund's EIN?
Olive E Ryan Scholarship Memorial Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-0970697. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 18, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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