T Ragan Ryan Foundation Inc
T Ragan Ryan Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 giving included support for education, Houston-area charitable organizations, and organizations working in other fields.
T Ragan Ryan Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: T Ragan Ryan Foundation Inc gave $34K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $936.111), mostly in Texas. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $33,700
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $936
- +2.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $450
- Total assets
- $508,973
- +6.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (7 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to T Ragan Ryan Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing identifies Thomas C. Ryan as the contact and states that excellence in education is stressed. Maximum grants are $20,000.
- Contact
Application contact: Thomas C Ryan
Mailing address: 8580 Woodway Dr 8-1104, Houston, TX 77063
Phone: (713) 781-1418
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who T Ragan Ryan Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mary Baldwin University ($8K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
159 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 159 grants of 159 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Texas received 58% of grant dollars, Virginia 25%, Illinois 5%, New York 3%, and Michigan 1%. The largest listed Texas grants went to organizations in Houston and La Porte; the largest listed out-of-state grant went to Mary Baldwin University in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is T Ragan Ryan Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 36 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $793; repeat grants $971. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $400 repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 162% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $38K (2022). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Baldwin University Stauton, VA | Scholarship Fund, Athletics, General Purpose | $8,000 |
| University of St Thomas Houston, TX | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| The Buckingham Foundation Houston, TX | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| San Jacinto Museum and Battlefield Association La Porte, TX | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Houston, TX | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Houston Food Bank Houston, TX | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Open Door Mission Houston, TX | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Star of Hope Houston, TX | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army Houston, TX | General Purpose | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $508,973 | $66,655 | $34,089 | $33,700 | 36 | $33,700 | $66,655 | $41,894 |
| 2023 | $476,407 | $23,428 | $35,254 | $31,910 | 35 | $31,910 | $20,678 | $38,094 |
| 2022 | $488,233 | $34,793 | $41,527 | $37,850 | 35 | $37,850 | $32,043 | $34,060 |
| 2021 | $494,967 | $62,225 | $16,376 | $12,850 | 28 | $12,850 | $59,725 | $35,361 |
| 2020 | $449,118 | $70,130 | $19,297 | $16,014 | 25 | — | $67,880 | $29,648 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, T Ragan Ryan Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $42K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing emphasizes excellence in education. Its grants include support for universities and educational institutions, as well as charitable and cultural organizations. For example, Mary Baldwin University describes its mission as empowering leaders and providing undergraduate, graduate, and professional education to a diverse population. The University of St. Thomas describes itself as a Catholic university committed to teaching, scholarship, and service. Other 2024 grantees describe work in areas including affordable housing (Habitat for Humanity), recovery and rehabilitation for homeless and disabled men (Open Door Mission), and patient care, research, education, and community services (Baylor College of Medicine).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 36 grants totaling $33,700. Grants ranged from $50 to $8,000, with a median grant of $450. The largest grants listed were $8,000 to Mary Baldwin University for scholarship fund, athletics, and general purposes; $5,000 to the University of St. Thomas for general purposes; $3,000 to The Buckingham Foundation for general purposes; and $2,500 to the San Jacinto Museum and Battlefield Association for general purposes. Other listed grants included $1,000 each to Doctors Without Borders, Habitat for Humanity, Houston Food Bank, Open Door Mission, Star of Hope, The Salvation Army, Baylor College of Medicine, and the University of Illinois.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing names Thomas C. Ryan as the contact and states, “Excellence in education is stressed.” The filing states that maximum grants of $20,000 will be distributed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kemper D. Ryan as president, Emily D. Ryan as vice-president, Thomas C. Ryan as secretary/treasurer, and Mary D. Dryselius and Jan B. Dryselius as directors.
T Ragan Ryan Foundation Inc is led by Kemper D. Ryan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kemper D. Ryan
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jan B. Dryselius
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary D. Dryselius
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Emily D. Ryan
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas C. Ryan
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 T Ragan Ryan Foundation Inc
How much does T Ragan Ryan Foundation Inc give each year?
T Ragan Ryan Foundation Inc gave $34K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $32K across 35 grants.
What is T Ragan Ryan Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
T Ragan Ryan Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $450, and its average grant was $936, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from T Ragan Ryan Foundation Inc that year got $793 on average.
Where does T Ragan Ryan Foundation Inc give grants?
T Ragan Ryan Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (15 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Cambridge, MA (2 grants).
Does T Ragan Ryan Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of T Ragan Ryan Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are T Ragan Ryan Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
T Ragan Ryan Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Mary Baldwin University ($8,000), University of St Thomas ($5,000) and The Buckingham Foundation ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is T Ragan Ryan Foundation Inc?
T Ragan Ryan Foundation Inc reported $509K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $42K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does T Ragan Ryan Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing emphasizes excellence in education. Its grants include support for universities and educational institutions, as well as charitable and cultural organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from T Ragan Ryan Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is T Ragan Ryan Foundation Inc's EIN?
T Ragan Ryan Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0421278. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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