Ryan Wells Foundation Inc
To provide scholarships to Florida high school seniors pursuing a post-sceondary education in the hospitality or culinary industry. To support culinary arts education programs in Pinellas District Schools and other culinary schools. Support other state and local not for profit organizations.
Ryan Wells Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ryan Wells Foundation Inc gave $84K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $84,000
- +29.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,000
- +93.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $42,000
- Total assets
- $1,823,335
- +10.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Ryan Wells Foundation Inc
- Next open deadline
- January 17, 2027 (Ryan Wells Foundation Scholarship)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Ryan Wells Foundation Inc
Who Ryan Wells Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pinellas Education Foundation Inc ($79K). Together the top 2 received $84K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 11 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ryan Wells Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 149% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $34K (2021) to $84K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $84K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pinellas Education Foundation Inc Largo, FL | — | $79,000 |
| Pinellas District Schools Largo, FL | — | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,823,335 | $210,691 | $129,608 | $84,000 | 2 | $89,033 |
| 2023 | $1,643,639 | $240,956 | $127,542 | $65,000 | 3 | $83,097 |
| 2022 | $1,416,287 | $41,829 | $121,667 | $59,500 | 2 | $-71,149 |
| 2021 | $1,683,903 | $333,549 | $176,526 | $33,700 | 2 | $161,288 |
| 2020 | $1,537,676 | $213,014 | $233,978 | $36,350 | 2 | $84,984 |
About Ryan Wells Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Ryan Wells Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Palm Harbor, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $84K. Net investment income was $89K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ryan Wells Foundation Inc is led by Ashley Giasone, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ashley Giasone
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$52K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Mike Wells
President
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Giasone
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Wells
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Chris Ponte (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: John Harris (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Laura Manger-Pearson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Melissa Nordbeck (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Pam Preseau (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: rene Marquis (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tim Dinsmore (2020–2022) — Vice President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $24K, to Ashley Giasone (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Ryan Wells Foundation Inc
How much does Ryan Wells Foundation Inc give each year?
Ryan Wells Foundation Inc gave $84K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $65K across 3 grants.
How large is Ryan Wells Foundation Inc?
Ryan Wells Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $211K.
What is Ryan Wells Foundation Inc?
Ryan Wells Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Palm Harbor, FL. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ryan Wells Foundation Inc operate?
Ryan Wells Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Florida, Rhode Island.
What is Ryan Wells Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ryan Wells Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3824815. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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