The Jim and Judy Rylander Charitable Fdn
The Jim and Judy Rylander Charitable Fdn is a private foundation, based in Canton, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $77K. Net investment income was $71K.
The Jim and Judy Rylander Charitable Fdn at a glance
In short: The Jim and Judy Rylander Charitable Fdn gave $77K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $77,386
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,477
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $1,528,871
- -0.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (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.
Who The Jim and Judy Rylander Charitable Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Georgia Southwestern Foundation ($26K). Together the top 5 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Jim and Judy Rylander Charitable Fdn gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $73K (2024) to $88K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Southwestern Foundation Americus, GA | Nursing Scholarship | $26,000 |
| Methodist Home for Children Americus, GA | Children's Home-Ministry of Methodist Church | $15,386 |
| Calvary Episcopal Church Americus, GA | Endowmment | $12,000 |
| Magnolia Manor Inc - League of Good Samaritans Americus, GA | League of Good Samaritan Benevolence Fund | $12,000 |
| Magnolia Manor Inc - Mattie Marshall Center Americus, GA | Mattie Marshall Center | $12,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,528,871 | $111,261 | $97,501 | $77,386 | 5 | $81,659 | $71,311 | $83,504 |
| 2024 | $1,538,764 | $65,361 | $91,501 | $72,955 | 5 | $76,955 | $51,159 | $81,386 |
| 2023 | $1,574,904 | $40,861 | $93,094 | $77,097 | 5 | $80,597 | $38,203 | $76,455 |
| 2022 | $1,617,545 | $57,809 | $106,743 | $88,445 | 5 | $91,910 | $44,536 | $80,562 |
| 2021 | $1,665,854 | $124,558 | $100,058 | $80,618 | 5 | $83,668 | $110,293 | $91,495 |
| 2020 | $1,641,354 | $108,558 | $96,455 | $80,005 | 5 | — | $95,355 | $83,643 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jim and Judy Rylander Charitable Fdn reported a distributable amount of $84K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jim and Judy Rylander Charitable Fdn's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brock Laura Rylander
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Rylander Brock
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John A. Meier II
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
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 Jim and Judy Rylander Charitable Fdn
How much does The Jim and Judy Rylander Charitable Fdn give each year?
The Jim and Judy Rylander Charitable Fdn gave $77K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $73K across 5 grants.
What is The Jim and Judy Rylander Charitable Fdn's typical grant size?
The Jim and Judy Rylander Charitable Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $15,477, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jim and Judy Rylander Charitable Fdn give grants?
The Jim and Judy Rylander Charitable Fdn gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Americus, GA (5 grants).
Does The Jim and Judy Rylander Charitable Fdn give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Jim and Judy Rylander Charitable Fdn's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Jim and Judy Rylander Charitable Fdn's largest grantees?
The Jim and Judy Rylander Charitable Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include Georgia Southwestern Foundation ($26,000), Methodist Home for Children ($15,386) and Calvary Episcopal Church ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jim and Judy Rylander Charitable Fdn?
The Jim and Judy Rylander Charitable Fdn reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $82K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $84K (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 is The Jim and Judy Rylander Charitable Fdn's EIN?
The Jim and Judy Rylander Charitable Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0190508. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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