Ryman Hospitality Properties Foundation
Ryman Hospitality Properties Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2005 and based in Nashville, Tennessee. The foundation is sponsored by Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc., a leading lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust that operates upscale convention center resorts and entertainment experiences across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5K
-41.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$327K
+16.7% YoY
Grant Count
39
+18.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-1.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports organizations involved in three primary areas:
- Arts and Culture: Arts and cultural education programs that directly impact the community and elevate awareness in preservation of history
- Education: Primary, secondary, undergraduate, and post-graduate institutions with special interest in schools located near the company's holdings
- Youth: Enrichment programs with an emphasis on providing opportunities to disadvantaged children in the local area
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts grant and donation requests online through the Ryman Foundation Application page. Proposals should include:
How to Apply
The foundation accepts grant and donation requests online through the Ryman Foundation Application page. Proposals should include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Tennessee, South Carolina, and Illinois, with particular interest in schools and programs located near Ryman Hospitality Properties' holdings.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $8,020
- Revenue: $285,000
- Expenses: $282,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
Additional Financial Information:
- Total Giving: $326,625 (based on 2024 IRS Form 990)
- Assets: $4,735 (alternate reporting)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,735 | $8,020 | $4,614 |
| Revenue | $325,000 | $285,000 | $210,000 |
| Expenses | $328,285 | $281,594 | $244,663 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $328,285 | $281,594 | $244,663 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $1,330 | $1,081 | $2,340 |
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
137 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Ryman Hospitality Properties Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLIN V REED | CHAIRMAN | 0.25 | — |
| MARK FIORAVANTI | PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| SCOTT J LYNN | SECRETARY | 0.25 | — |
| BRIAN ABRAHAMSON | ASST. SECRETARY | 0.25 | — |
| JUSTIN SIMPSON | TREASURER | 0.25 | — |
| SHANNON SULLIVAN | ASST. SECRETARY | 0.25 | — |
| CAROLINE JONES | ASST. SECRETARY | 0.25 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 1 Gaylord Drive, Nashville, TN 37214-1207
- Telephone: 615-316-6000
- Tax ID (EIN): 20-2573370
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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