The Benjamin H Ryan Foundation
The Benjamin H Ryan Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Omaha, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $285K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $51K. Net investment income was $10K.
The Benjamin H Ryan Foundation at a glance
In short: The Benjamin H Ryan Foundation gave $51K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,546
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $25,273
- Median grant
- $25,273
- Total assets
- $284,603
- +51.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Benjamin H Ryan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Augusta University Foundation ($50K). Together the top 2 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Benjamin H Ryan Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 501% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta University Foundation Augusta, GA | To Continue Organization's Purpose | $50,000 |
| Blake ARP Omaha, NE | Assist with Expenses of Cancer Patient | $546 |
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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 | $284,603 | $158,708 | $62,083 | $50,546 | 2 | $52,874 | $9,576 | $10,547 |
| 2023 | $187,978 | $188,067 | $89 | — | — | — | $3,897 | $4,021 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Benjamin H Ryan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Benjamin H Ryan Foundation is led by Jayme M. Ryan, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jayme M. Ryan
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James H. Ryan III
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janae M. Galvis
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 The Benjamin H Ryan Foundation
How much does The Benjamin H Ryan Foundation give each year?
The Benjamin H Ryan Foundation gave $51K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Benjamin H Ryan Foundation?
The Benjamin H Ryan Foundation reported $285K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Benjamin H Ryan Foundation?
The Benjamin H Ryan Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Omaha, NE. It holds $285K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Benjamin H Ryan Foundation operate?
The Benjamin H Ryan Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia, Nebraska.
What is The Benjamin H Ryan Foundation's EIN?
The Benjamin H Ryan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2317108. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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