Ryan Smith Foundation
Ryan Smith Foundation is a private foundation, based in Naples, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $766K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $163K. Net investment income was $387K.
Ryan Smith Foundation at a glance
In short: Ryan Smith Foundation gave $163K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $162,500
- +55.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,313
- +35.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $766,444
- +63.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ryan Smith Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School ($60K). Together the top 8 received $163K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 40 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ryan Smith Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 353% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2023) to $409K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $163K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School Brooklyn, NY | Grant to Furthereducationaladvances | $60,000 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | Grant to Furthereducationaladvances | $50,000 |
| Florida Gulf Coast Univertsity Ft Meyers, FL | Grant to Furthereducationaladvances | $20,000 |
| St Aquinas College Sparkhill, NY | Grant to Furthereducationaladvances | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida Ft Myers, FL | Grant to Furthereducationaladvances | $7,500 |
| Ladies of Charity New York, NY | Grantto Further Assist the Poor | $5,000 |
| EOD Warrior Foundation Niceville, FL | Grant to Further Assist Woundedsoldiers | $5,000 |
| Provence of St Mary Yonkers, NY | Grant to further supportthe recruitment,education and missionwork of friars | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $766,444 | $75,942 | $166,491 | $162,500 | 8 | $162,500 | $387,492 | $45,989 |
| 2023 | $469,501 | $75,661 | $107,490 | $104,815 | 7 | $104,815 | $69,864 | $30,432 |
| 2022 | $431,466 | $4,916 | $421,486 | $408,550 | 9 | $408,550 | $83,054 | $49,363 |
| 2021 | $764,982 | $93,817 | $201,711 | $191,990 | 8 | $191,990 | $286,212 | $2,884 |
| 2020 | $586,664 | $209,543 | $233,374 | $231,250 | 8 | — | $95,245 | $54,126 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ryan Smith Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ryan Smith Foundation is led by Patricia A. Ryan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patricia A. Ryan
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian J. Smith
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 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.
Frequently asked questions about Ryan Smith Foundation
How much does Ryan Smith Foundation give each year?
Ryan Smith Foundation gave $163K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $105K across 7 grants.
What is Ryan Smith Foundation's typical grant size?
Ryan Smith Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,750, and its average grant was $20,313, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ryan Smith Foundation give grants?
Ryan Smith Foundation's top state is New York, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (31%) and Florida (20%).
Does Ryan Smith Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Ryan Smith Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant to Furthereducationaladvances" (5 grants).
Who are Ryan Smith Foundation's largest grantees?
Ryan Smith Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School ($60,000), Georgetown University ($50,000) and Florida Gulf Coast Univertsity ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ryan Smith Foundation?
Ryan Smith Foundation reported $766K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $163K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Ryan Smith Foundation's EIN?
Ryan Smith Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5002401. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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