Soul Ryeders Inc
Soul Ryeders provides personalized resources, innovative programs and community support to anyone in the New York tri-state area impacted by any type of cancer.
Soul Ryeders Inc at a glance
In short: Soul Ryeders Inc gave $15K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $15K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $15,000
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $15,000
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $598,262
- -3.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Soul Ryeders Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was First Descents ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Soul Ryeders Inc gives
- Giving fell 82% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2025) to $97K (2021). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Descents Denver, CO | General Support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $598,262 | $545,625 | $576,522 | $15,000 | 1 | $1,113 |
| 2025 | $620,791 | $566,087 | $594,023 | $15,000 | 1 | $4,325 |
| 2024 | $645,637 | $494,649 | $588,020 | $28,000 | 3 | $4,638 |
| 2023 | $739,012 | $577,422 | $602,240 | $83,350 | 5 | $509 |
| 2022 | $766,982 | $538,065 | $488,923 | $80,000 | 5 | $69 |
| 2021 | $715,665 | $524,702 | $486,148 | $96,500 | 6 | $432 |
About Soul Ryeders Inc
Based on IRS filings
Soul Ryeders Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Rye, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $598K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Soul Ryeders Inc is led by Heidi Kitlas, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Heidi Kitlas
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$109K (2024) → $113K (2026)
Brian Smith
Board Chair
Trustee → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erika Ungar
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Kelly
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Burt Weiss
Trustee
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chelsea Hammerschmidt
Trustee
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon McGovern
Trustee
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darren McCarley
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adrian Deen
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Goldman
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zach Gibbs
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Dawn Ewing (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Kimberly Lapointe (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Pati Holmes (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Sandra Samberg (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Emily Sharko (2021–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Kerri Winderman (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: William Miller (2021–2023) — Board Chair
- Former: Mark Doran (2021–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $113K, to Heidi Kitlas (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Soul Ryeders Inc
How much does Soul Ryeders Inc give each year?
Soul Ryeders Inc gave $15K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
How large is Soul Ryeders Inc?
Soul Ryeders Inc reported $598K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $546K.
What is Soul Ryeders Inc?
Soul Ryeders Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Rye, NY. It holds $598K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Soul Ryeders Inc operate?
Soul Ryeders Inc has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Connecticut, New York.
What is Soul Ryeders Inc's EIN?
Soul Ryeders Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3803900. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 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 2021 (received by the IRS August 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 22, 2026)
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