Ryan Kiess Memorial Fund Inc
Money raised through the Ryan Kiess Memorial Fund will be used to continue his legacy through scholarships, community based need projects & other similar events. The fund hopes to prevent similar car crashes and help victims of these sudden tragedies.
Ryan Kiess Memorial Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Ryan Kiess Memorial Fund Inc gave $47K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,900
- -36.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,633
- -36.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $455,364
- +45.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ryan Kiess Memorial Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mahasset Booster Club ($19K). Together the top 3 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2025) to $74K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mahasset Booster Club Port Washington, NY | Community Based Youth Sports | $19,400 |
| University of Scranton Scranton, PA | Educational scholarships distributed based on academic requirements and financial need. | $17,500 |
| Colorectal Cancer Alliance Washington, DC | Colon cancer research and advocacy for prevention and support. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $455,364 | $195,902 | $54,316 | $46,900 | 3 | $19,666 |
| 2024 | $313,778 | $197,288 | $83,135 | $74,300 | 3 | $6,616 |
| 2023 | $199,625 | $124,355 | $5,000 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $80,270 | $80,305 | $35 | — | — | — |
About Ryan Kiess Memorial Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Ryan Kiess Memorial Fund Inc is a public charity, based in Manhasset, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $455K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $47K. Net investment income was $20K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ryan Kiess Memorial Fund Inc is led by Kurt Kiess, Director & President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kurt Kiess
Director & President
Director → Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Kiess
Director & Secretary
Director → Director, Treasurer & Secretary, 2024
Director, Treasurer & Secretary → Director & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nina Kiess
Director & Vice President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Ryan Kiess Memorial Fund Inc
How much does Ryan Kiess Memorial Fund Inc give each year?
Ryan Kiess Memorial Fund Inc gave $47K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $74K across 3 grants.
What is Ryan Kiess Memorial Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Ryan Kiess Memorial Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $17,500, and its average grant was $15,633, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Ryan Kiess Memorial Fund Inc give grants?
Ryan Kiess Memorial Fund Inc's top state is New York, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (37%) and District of Columbia (21%).
Does Ryan Kiess Memorial Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Ryan Kiess Memorial Fund Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Ryan Kiess Memorial Fund Inc?
Ryan Kiess Memorial Fund Inc reported $455K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $196K.
What is Ryan Kiess Memorial Fund Inc's EIN?
Ryan Kiess Memorial Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2763394. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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