Ryan Memorial Foundation
Ryan Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Ryan Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: Ryan Memorial Foundation gave $3.8M across 68 grants in 2025 (avg $56K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,840,706
- +12.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 68
- -4.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $56,481
- +17.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $19,608
- Total assets
- $6,339,327
- +5.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (6 of 68, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ryan Memorial Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7595 Currell Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55125
Phone: (651) 262-8353
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ryan Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania ($523K). Together the top 10 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
344 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 250 grants of 344 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in Pennsylvania received 64% of grant dollars, followed by New York (18%), Maryland (5%), Massachusetts (4%), and Illinois (2%). Listed recipients also included organizations in Florida, such as Crossover Mission in Vero Beach.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ryan Memorial Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 68 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $37K; repeat grants $58K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 138% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.6M (2019) to $3.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 68 grants totaling $3.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $522,688 |
| Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $408,350 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Unrestricted | $272,213 |
| Extra Mile Education Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $240,188 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | Unrestricted | $203,359 |
| Catholic Charities of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $176,138 |
| Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $152,919 |
| Historical Society of West PA Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $128,100 |
| Foundation for Pennsylvania Watershed Alexandria, PA | Unrestricted | $103,229 |
| American Jewish JT Disp Committee New York, NY | Unrestricted | $102,480 |
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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 | $6,339,327 | $843,716 | $3,866,406 | $3,840,706 | 68 | $3,845,916 | $835,440 | $2,778,084 |
| 2024 | $6,037,314 | $804,465 | $3,423,415 | $3,404,213 | 71 | $3,409,208 | $800,545 | $3,129,976 |
| 2023 | $5,833,625 | $768,147 | $2,929,303 | $2,915,566 | 67 | $2,915,866 | $765,245 | $2,801,861 |
| 2022 | $5,818,320 | $753,699 | $3,131,065 | $3,115,150 | 71 | $3,119,285 | $750,906 | $2,494,138 |
| 2021 | $6,142,189 | $748,658 | $2,837,289 | $2,814,416 | 67 | $2,818,151 | $746,208 | $3,084,372 |
| 2020 | $6,402,446 | $877,903 | $3,117,911 | $3,110,581 | 69 | — | $875,093 | $2,595,068 |
| 2019 | $6,543,664 | $757,356 | $2,648,646 | $2,623,637 | 69 | — | $754,892 | $2,386,017 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ryan Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.8M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including children’s health, education, humanitarian response, parks, family services, youth mentoring, and community boating.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation says it supports the hospital’s care, teaching, research, and advocacy for children, teenagers, and young adults. Extra Mile Education Foundation describes its work as supporting scholarships for inner-city children attending Catholic elementary schools in Pittsburgh. The International Rescue Committee says it helps people affected by conflict and disaster survive, recover, and shape their futures. Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy says it enhances and stewards Pittsburgh’s parks with the community. Holy Family Institute describes its work as empowering children and families to lead responsible lives and build healthy relationships.
Other 2025 recipients include Crossover Mission, which describes its work as mentoring and tutoring at-risk youth and providing athletic training; All4Love, which says it helps disadvantaged youth with academics and social motivation; and Pleasant Bay Community Boating, which provides educational and recreational boating opportunities and promotes appreciation and respect for marine environments.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 68 grants totaling $3,840,706. Grants ranged from $200 to $522,688, with a median of $19,608.
The largest reported grants included $522,688 to United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, $408,350 to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, $272,213 to Doctors Without Borders, $240,188 to Extra Mile Education Foundation, and $203,359 to the International Rescue Committee. Each was listed as unrestricted. Other notable grants included $176,138 to Catholic Charities of Pittsburgh, $152,919 to Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, and $128,100 to Historical Society of Western PA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists the following trustees: John T Ryan III, Irene R Shaw, Denis M Ryan, Eileen A Ryan, Julia Ryan Parker, and William F Ryan.
Ryan Memorial Foundation's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Irene R. Shaw
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John T. Ryan III
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Ryan Parker
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William F. Ryan
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eileen A. Ryan
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denis M. Ryan
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Michael Denis Ryan (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Daniel H. Ryan (2019–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Memorial Foundation
How much does Ryan Memorial Foundation give each year?
Ryan Memorial Foundation gave $3.8M across 68 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.4M across 71 grants.
What is Ryan Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
Ryan Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $19,608, and its average grant was $56,481, across 68 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ryan Memorial Foundation that year got $37K on average.
Where does Ryan Memorial Foundation give grants?
Ryan Memorial Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (28 grants), New York, NY (8 grants), Chatham, MA (4 grants) and Greensburg, PA (2 grants).
Does Ryan Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 99% of Ryan Memorial Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (67 of 68) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ryan Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
Ryan Memorial Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania ($522,688), Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh ($408,350) and Doctors Without Borders ($272,213), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ryan Memorial Foundation?
Ryan Memorial Foundation reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ryan Memorial Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including children’s health, education, humanitarian response, parks, family services, youth mentoring, and community boating. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ryan Memorial Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ryan Memorial Foundation's EIN?
Ryan Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1781266. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Ryan Memorial Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 18, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ryan Memorial Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ryan-memorial-foundation-morg_7b29fe52f99b4b06a47e5704ad4e0d9d
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