Ryerson Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 54 grants totaling $96K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$96K
+24.7% YoY
Grant Count
54
+25.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-0.7% YoY
About Ryerson Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Ryerson Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 54 grants totaling $96K.
Focus Areas
Ready to take the next step with Ryerson Foundation?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
214 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include DePaul Univeristy ($4,000), Georgia State University ($4,000), University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($4,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora University Aurora, IL | Education | $2,000 |
| Baylor University Waco, TX | Education | $1,000 |
| Auburn University Auburn, AL | Education | $1,000 |
| Benedictine University Lisle, IL | Education | $2,000 |
| Clovis Community College Fresno, CA | Education | $1,000 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Education | $1,000 |
| Denison University Granville, OH | Education | $2,000 |
| DePaul Univeristy Chicago, IL | Education | $4,000 |
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL | Education | $2,000 |
| George Mason University Fairfax, VA | Education | $2,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward J Lehner | President & Chief Executive Officer | 1 | — |
| Mark Silver | Executive Vice President & Director | 1 | — |
| Tricia Kelly | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Molly Kannan | Assistant Secretary | 1 | — |
| Andrea C Okun | Assistant Secretary & Director | 1 | — |
| James Claussen | Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer & Director | 1 | — |
| Camilla Rykke Merrick | Secretary | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ryerson Foundation?
Ryerson Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ryerson Foundation operate?
Ryerson Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Ryerson Foundation award?
In 2024, Ryerson Foundation awarded 54 grants totaling $96K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ryerson Foundation's EIN?
Ryerson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6046944. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Ryerson Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Green and Blue Foundation
CHICAGO, IL
Assets
—
Grants
3
Total Given
$51K
Above and Beyond Daycare Center
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL
Assets
—
Grants
0
Total Given
—
Primo Center for Women & Children
CHICAGO, IL
Assets
$9.7M
Grants
1
Total Given
$35K
RHS Foundation
MOLINE, IL
Assets
$1.1M
Grants
37
Total Given
$342K
Rose Lafferty Educational Fund Xxxxx9006
CHICAGO, IL
Assets
$3.4M
Grants
1
Total Given
$228K
The John Crerar Foundation
CHICAGO, IL
Assets
$991K
Grants
1
Total Given
$35K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with Ryerson Foundation on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities
Go from researching Ryerson Foundation to a real strategy.