The Frank J Ryan and Jane E Ryan
The Frank J Ryan and Jane E Ryan is a private foundation based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It makes contributions to charitable organizations selected in advance.
The Frank J Ryan and Jane E Ryan at a glance
In short: The Frank J Ryan and Jane E Ryan gave $424K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $424K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $424,012
- +13.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $424,012
- +13.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $424,012
- Total assets
- $7,381,221
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Frank J Ryan and Jane E Ryan
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3440 Lehigh Street 246, Allentown, PA 18103
Phone: (610) 966-4811
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Frank J Ryan and Jane E Ryan funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Ryan Family Foundation Schedule ($424K).
Grant Size Distribution
155 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 149 grants of 155 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to a recipient in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Frank J Ryan and Jane E Ryan gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $255K (2020) to $424K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $424K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Ryan Family Foundation Schedule Allentown, PA | Support | $424,012 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,381,221 | $296,979 | $470,444 | $424,012 | 1 | $429,840 | $256,375 | $420,040 |
| 2024 | $7,502,397 | $769,832 | $413,835 | $374,739 | 1 | $381,977 | $737,974 | $383,989 |
| 2023 | $1,247,655 | $38,466 | $310,934 | $257,300 | 35 | $257,300 | $115,265 | $380,126 |
| 2022 | $1,520,123 | $105,948 | $447,385 | $390,627 | 61 | $390,627 | $52,037 | $371,156 |
| 2021 | $1,861,560 | $252,360 | $469,532 | $416,327 | 57 | $416,327 | $252,360 | $454,688 |
| 2020 | $2,078,732 | $-65,224 | $336,243 | $254,784 | 36 | — | $1,926 | $359,531 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Frank J Ryan and Jane E Ryan reported a distributable amount of $420K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported one grant totaling $424,012. Its listed recipient was THE RYAN FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHEDULE in Allentown, Pennsylvania; the grant’s stated purpose was “SUPPORT.” In 2024, it reported one grant totaling $374,739, and in 2023 it reported 35 grants totaling $257,300.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carolyn Healey, Laurie Ryan, and William D Ryan as trustees, and Christopher G Ryan as director.
The Frank J Ryan and Jane E Ryan's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carolyn Healey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christopher G. Ryan
Director
Trustee → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laurie Ryan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William D. Ryan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Frank J Ryan and Jane E Ryan
How much does The Frank J Ryan and Jane E Ryan give each year?
The Frank J Ryan and Jane E Ryan gave $424K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $375K across 1 grant.
How large is The Frank J Ryan and Jane E Ryan?
The Frank J Ryan and Jane E Ryan reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $430K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $420K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The Frank J Ryan and Jane E Ryan?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Frank J Ryan and Jane E Ryan make grants?
All reported grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to a recipient in Pennsylvania.
What is The Frank J Ryan and Jane E Ryan's EIN?
The Frank J Ryan and Jane E Ryan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2901049. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Frank J Ryan and Jane E Ryan accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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