The Joseph and Edward Ryan Memorial
The Joseph and Edward Ryan Memorial is a private foundation, based in West Liberty, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $333K. Net investment income was $3.7M.
The Joseph and Edward Ryan Memorial at a glance
In short: The Joseph and Edward Ryan Memorial gave $333K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $48K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $332,500
- +11.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $47,500
- +58.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $5,910,929
- +130.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (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 Joseph and Edward Ryan Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was West Liberty Fire Department ($125K). Together the top 7 received $333K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 35 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Joseph and Edward Ryan Memorial gives
- Giving grew 58% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 130% 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 $159K (2020) to $333K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $333K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Liberty Fire Department West Liberty, IA | Support | $125,000 |
| WL School Foundation West Liberty, IA | Support | $90,000 |
| West Liberty Heritage Foundation West Liberty, IA | Support | $55,000 |
| West Liberty Schools West Liberty, IA | Support | $50,000 |
| St Joseph's Church West Liberty, IA | Support | $5,000 |
| West Liberty Area Arts Council West Liberty, IA | Support | $4,000 |
| Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Iowa City, IA | Support | $3,500 |
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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 | $5,910,929 | $3,710,842 | $366,500 | $332,500 | 7 | $334,130 | $3,681,147 | $256,605 |
| 2024 | $2,567,368 | $185,438 | $325,455 | $299,000 | 10 | $300,625 | $160,608 | $311,362 |
| 2023 | $2,707,698 | $137,576 | $219,257 | $190,800 | 5 | $192,350 | $141,737 | $304,451 |
| 2022 | $2,789,927 | $156,736 | $243,144 | $211,063 | 5 | $212,533 | $135,565 | $299,770 |
| 2021 | $2,877,003 | $316,529 | $333,910 | $306,250 | 8 | $307,650 | $290,269 | $259,841 |
| 2020 | $2,894,534 | $205,470 | $189,089 | $159,450 | 9 | — | $177,016 | $257,564 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joseph and Edward Ryan Memorial reported a distributable amount of $257K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Joseph and Edward Ryan Memorial is led by JJ Garcia, Market President on the 2025 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
JJ Garcia
Market President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Priscilla Haessig
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Cline
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jason Cassady (2020–2024) — Market President
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 Joseph and Edward Ryan Memorial
How much does The Joseph and Edward Ryan Memorial give each year?
The Joseph and Edward Ryan Memorial gave $333K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $299K across 10 grants.
What is The Joseph and Edward Ryan Memorial's typical grant size?
The Joseph and Edward Ryan Memorial's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $47,500, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Joseph and Edward Ryan Memorial give grants?
The Joseph and Edward Ryan Memorial gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were West Liberty, IA (6 grants).
Does The Joseph and Edward Ryan Memorial give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Joseph and Edward Ryan Memorial's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (7 grants).
Who are The Joseph and Edward Ryan Memorial's largest grantees?
The Joseph and Edward Ryan Memorial's largest 2025 grantees include West Liberty Fire Department ($125,000), WL School Foundation ($90,000) and West Liberty Heritage Foundation ($55,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Joseph and Edward Ryan Memorial?
The Joseph and Edward Ryan Memorial reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $334K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $257K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Joseph and Edward Ryan Memorial's EIN?
The Joseph and Edward Ryan Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0693977. 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 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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