Rob and Terry Ryan Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Hamilton, MT EIN: 81-0537681

Rob and Terry Ryan Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Hamilton, MT. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 6 grants totaling $6.8M. Net investment income was $261K.

Key facts about Rob and Terry Ryan Foundation

EIN: 81-0537681
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2020
Annual giving (2020): $6,801,629
Grants made (2020): 6
Average grant: $1,133,605
Median grant: $100,000
Primary geography: Montana (96% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.

Who Rob and Terry Ryan Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Rob and Terry Ryan Foundation's 6 itemized 2020 grants were Montana (96%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hamilton, MT (2 grants). None of its 6 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

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Financial Overview

From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$6.8M

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$1.1M

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rob and Terry Ryan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $252K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Rob and Terry Ryan Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Montana $6.5M (96%)

Hawaii $150K (2%)

California $100K (1%)

Minnesota $50K (1%)

Share of all 6 itemized 2020 grant dollars.

States

California Hawaii Minnesota Montana

Cities

HamiltonKamuelaRochesterStanfordWaimea

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2020
Total Assets	—
Revenue	$1,856,642
Expenses	$6,826,349
Qualifying Distributions	—
Net Investment Income	$260,517
Distributable Amount	$251,975

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2020

Grant Size Distribution

6 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest recipients include Rob and Terry Ryan Foundation Inc ($6,501,629 across 2 grants), Hoover Institution (Stanford) ($100,000), W M Keck Observatory ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ROB AND TERRY RYAN FOUNDATION INC Hamilton, MT	TO SPONSOR EDUCATIONAL AND CURRICULUM PLATFORM FOR TEACHING ENTREPRENEURIAL PRINCIPLES.	$6,151,629
ROB AND TERRY RYAN FOUNDATION INC Hamilton, MT	TO SPONSOR EDUCATIONAL AND CURRICULUM PLATFORM FOR TEACHING ENTREPRENEURIAL PRINCIPLES.	$350,000
Hoover Institution (Stanford) Stanford, CA	TO HELP ADULTS GAIN THE EDUCATIONAL SKILLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN LIFE.	$100,000
W M KECK OBSERVATORY Waimea, HI	To advance the frontiers of astronomy and share the discoveries, inspiring the imagination of all.	$100,000
MAYO CLINIC Rochester, MN	TO PROVIDE EXCELLENT CARE FOR PATIENTS AT ALL THEIR CAMPUSES AND AROUND THE WORLD.	$50,000
NA KALAI WA'A Kamuela, HI	TO MAINTAIN CULTURAL VALUES AND CUSTOMS OF NON-INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION AND OPEN OCEAN VOYAGING.	$50,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Rob and Terry Ryan Foundation is led by Theresa W. Ryan, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.

Officers on the 2020 filing

Theresa W. Ryan

President

New on the 2020 filing

1 hr/week

No compensation reported
Robert J. Ryan

Director

New on the 2020 filing

1 hr/week

No compensation reported
Alan Olsen

Secretary & Treasurer

New on the 2020 filing

4 hrs/week

No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rob and Terry Ryan Foundation?

Rob and Terry Ryan Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Hamilton, MT. It holds — in total assets as of 2020.

Where does Rob and Terry Ryan Foundation operate?

Rob and Terry Ryan Foundation has awarded grants in California, Hawaii, Minnesota, Montana.

What size grants does Rob and Terry Ryan Foundation award?

In 2020, Rob and Terry Ryan Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $6.8M — an average of about $1.1M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Rob and Terry Ryan Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Rob and Terry Ryan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $252K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.