Ryan-Richtsmeier Charitable
Ryan-Richtsmeier Charitable is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based foundation that files Form 990-PF (a private foundation). Its 2024 filing reports 12 grants totaling $436,000 to charitable organizations.
Key facts about Ryan-Richtsmeier Charitable
In short: Ryan-Richtsmeier Charitable gave $436K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in Maryland. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 81-1092931
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $436,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- Average grant
- $36,333
- Median grant
- $30,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Total assets
- $5,504,244
- Primary geography
- Maryland (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.5M
+25.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$436K
+10.1% YoY
Grant Count
12
-14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$36K
+28.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ryan-Richtsmeier Charitable reported a distributable amount of $277K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Ryan-Richtsmeier Charitable open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $45K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $45K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 158% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, the American Meteorological Society describes its mission as advancing atmospheric and related sciences, technologies, applications, and services for society. Pleasant Bay Community Boating says it provides accessible educational and recreational boating opportunities and promotes respect for marine environments.
Other grantees describe work including serving and connecting the St Michaels community, with food assistance as a main service; helping disadvantaged youth with academics and social motivation, as stated by ALL4LOVE; and mentoring, tutoring, and athletic training for at-risk youth, as stated by Crossover Mission. Partners in Progress says it empowers individuals with disabilities to succeed. Neighborhood Service Center describes programs including eviction protection, rental and utility assistance, transitional shelter, a food pantry, and a youth program in Talbot County, Maryland.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $436,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $80,000, with a median of $30,000.
Among the largest grants were $80,000 to the American Meteorological Society; $66,000 to YMCA of the Chesapeake; $65,000 to Pleasant Bay Community Boating; and $50,000 each to the University of Maryland College Park Foundation and St Michaels Community Center. Other grants included $40,000 to ALL4LOVE, $20,000 to Crossover Mission, and $15,000 to Partners in Progress.
How to Apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 2024, its grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland (52%), Massachusetts (33%), Pennsylvania (6%), Florida (5%), and Wisconsin (5%). The listed shares total 101%, reflecting the reported figures.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $396K (2023) to $540K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $436K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Meteorological Society ($80K). Together the top 10 received $416K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 47 (68%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Meteorological Society Boston, MA | To promote and disseminating information about atmospheric, oceanic, and hyrdologic science. | $80,000 |
| YMCA of the Chesapeake Easton, MD | To ensure that all of the people in the community can access the services. | $66,000 |
| Pleasant Bay Community Boating Harwich, MA | To help preserve one of cape cod's most stunning recreational and ecological resources. | $65,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc College Park, MD | To allow the school to continue to attract talented students, staff and faculty. Wallace patillo reed distinguished graduate fellowship current-use fund college of comp, math and natural science. | $50,000 |
| St Michaels Community Center St Michaels, MD | To help offer residents of bay hundred and st michaels education, food, and social programs in a safe and nuturing environment. | $50,000 |
| ALL4LOVE Cambridge, MD | To help empower youth through equitable and transformative mentorship, leadership, and athletic programming. | $40,000 |
| Crossover Mission Vero Beach, FL | To help youth to become successful through year-round basketball training and one-to-one academic support and life skills mentoring. | $20,000 |
| Sinsinawa Dominicans Sinsinawa, WI | To provide for the everyday needs of the sisters at sinsinawa mound, st dominic villa and st elizabeth manor. | $20,000 |
| Partners in Progress Mansfield, PA | To Help Empower Individuals with Disabilties Succeed. | $15,000 |
| Neighborhood Service Center Inc Easton, MD | To provide services and assistance to individuals who reside in Talbot county and, especially, who do not qualify for state and federally funded programs. | $10,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,504,244 | $1,597,765 | $487,268 | $436,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $4,393,747 | $750,095 | $431,666 | $396,000 | 14 |
| 2022 | $4,075,318 | $183,847 | $588,735 | $540,000 | 18 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,504,244 | $4,393,747 | $4,075,318 |
| Revenue | $1,597,765 | $750,095 | $183,847 |
| Expenses | $487,268 | $431,666 | $588,735 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $436,000 | $396,000 | $540,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $122,188 | $100,116 | $163,311 |
| Distributable Amount | $276,736 | $187,068 | $207,312 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William F Ryan, Joan Richtsmeier, Hannah Ryan, Lucien Ryan, and Faith Ryan as directors.
Ryan-Richtsmeier Charitable's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Faith Ryan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Ryan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Richtsmeier
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucien Ryan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William F. Ryan
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 255 S Van Pelt St, Philadelphia, PA 19103-4814
Phone: (814) 861-5689
Frequently asked questions about Ryan-Richtsmeier Charitable
How much does Ryan-Richtsmeier Charitable give each year?
Ryan-Richtsmeier Charitable gave $436K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $396K across 14 grants.
What is Ryan-Richtsmeier Charitable's typical grant size?
Ryan-Richtsmeier Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $36,333, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ryan-Richtsmeier Charitable that year got $45K on average.
Where does Ryan-Richtsmeier Charitable give grants?
Ryan-Richtsmeier Charitable gives mostly in Maryland: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (33%) and Pennsylvania (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Easton, MD (2 grants).
Does Ryan-Richtsmeier Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Ryan-Richtsmeier Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Ryan-Richtsmeier Charitable's largest grantees?
Ryan-Richtsmeier Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include American Meteorological Society ($80,000), YMCA of the Chesapeake ($66,000) and Pleasant Bay Community Boating ($65,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ryan-Richtsmeier Charitable?
Ryan-Richtsmeier Charitable reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $436K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $277K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ryan-Richtsmeier Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, the American Meteorological Society describes its mission as advancing atmospheric and related sciences, technologies, applications, and services for society. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ryan-Richtsmeier Charitable?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ryan-Richtsmeier Charitable's EIN?
Ryan-Richtsmeier Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1092931. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ryan-Richtsmeier Charitable 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.
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