The Ruth and Roy Ryan
The Ruth and Roy Ryan is a private foundation, based in Fruitland Park, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $153K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $45K.
The Ruth and Roy Ryan at a glance
In short: The Ruth and Roy Ryan gave $45K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,000
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,250
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $152,945
- -7.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (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 Ruth and Roy Ryan funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was LSSC Foundation Inc ($20K). Together the top 4 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ruth and Roy Ryan gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 211% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $56K (2020). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LSSC Foundation Inc Leesburg, FL | 501(C)(3) Educational Support | $20,000 |
| Seminole Club Oflake County Mt Dora, FL | 501(C)(3) Athletic Support | $10,000 |
| Tsic-Educational Found of LK Cty Leesburg, FL | Support of Local Schools | $10,000 |
| Fruitland Park Elementary School Fruitland Park, FL | Support of Public Schools | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $152,945 | $44,970 | $56,814 | $45,000 | 4 | $45,000 | $21,372 |
| 2024 | $164,789 | $44,609 | $62,507 | $50,000 | 4 | $50,000 | $21,404 |
| 2023 | $182,687 | $64,570 | $59,279 | $47,600 | 5 | $47,600 | $20,057 |
| 2022 | $177,396 | $13,352 | $55,615 | $44,000 | 4 | $44,000 | $22,856 |
| 2021 | $219,659 | $41,146 | $36,937 | $25,000 | 2 | $25,000 | $24,603 |
| 2020 | $215,551 | $67,964 | $66,040 | $56,000 | 6 | — | $21,593 |
| 2019 | $213,930 | $24,365 | $42,388 | $32,200 | 3 | — | $21,073 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ruth and Roy Ryan reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ruth and Roy Ryan is led by Karen L. Bent, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen L. Bent
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Ruth and Roy Ryan
How much does The Ruth and Roy Ryan give each year?
The Ruth and Roy Ryan gave $45K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 4 grants.
What is The Ruth and Roy Ryan's typical grant size?
The Ruth and Roy Ryan's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,250, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ruth and Roy Ryan give grants?
The Ruth and Roy Ryan gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Leesburg, FL (2 grants).
Does The Ruth and Roy Ryan give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Ruth and Roy Ryan's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Ruth and Roy Ryan?
The Ruth and Roy Ryan reported $153K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Ruth and Roy Ryan's EIN?
The Ruth and Roy Ryan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4024967. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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