Ryans Reach
Ryan's reach is a 501(c)(3) charity. Over the years, the majority of funds raised have provided aid to brain injured individuals and their families by providing financial resources and emotional support to high hope neurological recovery group, inc., a public charity based in Orange county, California. The organization is committed to expanding the programs, services and outreach of high hopes to more effectively address the financial, emotional physical and spiritual needs to traumatic brain injury victims and their families. The organization is a unique nonprofit operating two six-bed licensed homes for survivors of tbi residents. The age of residents are between 18 and 59 by law. This age population has a miniscule number of residences available serving this population. The bulk of tbi surviviors end up being cared for in homes for the elderly. In addtion, ryan's reach regularly provides financial assistance to support rehabilitation provided to tbi survivors. Ryan's reach also has
Ryans Reach at a glance
In short: Ryans Reach gave $120K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $120K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $120,000
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $120,000
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $120,000
- Total assets
- $1,440,623
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ryans Reach funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was High Hopes Neurological Group ($120K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Ryans Reach gives
- Giving grew 42% 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 $27K (2020) to $120K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| High Hopes Neurological Group Tustin, CA | Rehabilitation for Brain Injuries | $120,000 |
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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 | $1,440,623 | $1,493,238 | $1,326,788 | $120,000 | 1 | $10,854 |
| 2023 | $1,303,593 | $1,172,245 | $1,105,124 | $110,000 | 1 | $68 |
| 2022 | $1,256,121 | $1,094,973 | $1,027,895 | $117,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $1,189,043 | $1,012,766 | $959,380 | $84,504 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $1,144,751 | $791,163 | $720,313 | $27,000 | 1 | — |
About Ryans Reach
Based on IRS filings
Ryans Reach is a public charity, based in Coto De Caza, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $120K. Net investment income was $11K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ryans Reach is led by Linda Michaelis, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda Michaelis
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
18.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bertha Lopez
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Healy
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Mostero
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles W. Michaelis
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
18.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Desmond
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Lowrey
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Douglas Corbin (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Doug Corbin (2020) — Director
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 Ryans Reach
How much does Ryans Reach give each year?
Ryans Reach gave $120K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $110K across 1 grant.
How large is Ryans Reach?
Ryans Reach reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
Where does Ryans Reach operate?
Ryans Reach has awarded grants in California.
What is Ryans Reach's EIN?
Ryans Reach's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0006437. 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 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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