The Ryan and Genevieve Tedder Foundation
The Ryan and Genevieve Tedder Foundation is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. It made 20 grants totaling $297,626 in filing year 2025, supporting charitable organizations including groups working with young people, hunger relief, health, and community services.
The Ryan and Genevieve Tedder Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ryan and Genevieve Tedder Foundation gave $298K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in California. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $297,626
- +111.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +17.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,881
- +80.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $26,292
- -83.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (2 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ryan and Genevieve Tedder Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 IRS filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 20 Music Sq W 200, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 244-7600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ryan and Genevieve Tedder Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Beverly Hills Firefighters Asso ($50K). Together the top 10 received $236K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 82 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 7% to Oklahoma, 4% to New York, 3% to Connecticut, and 3% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Ryan and Genevieve Tedder Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 20 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $50K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 163% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $113K (2022) to $298K (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $298K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beverly Hills Firefighters Asso Beverly Hills, CA | GENERAL OPERATINGSupport | $50,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Dept Foundation Los Angeles, CA | GENERAL OPERATINGSupport | $50,000 |
| A Place Called Home Los Angeles, CA | GENERAL OPERATINGSupport | $35,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | GENERAL OPERATINGSupport | $30,000 |
| Harvest House Tulsa, OK | GENERAL OPERATINGSupport | $20,000 |
| UNICEF New York, NY | GENERAL OPERATINGSupport | $10,453 |
| Stand Up 2 Cancer Los Angeles, CA | GENERAL OPERATINGSupport | $10,453 |
| Save The Children Fairfield, CT | GENERAL OPERATINGSupport | $10,220 |
| Midnite Mission Los Angeles, CA | GENERAL OPERATINGSupport | $10,000 |
| Drop4Drop Limited Van Nuys, CA | GENERAL OPERATINGSupport | $10,000 |
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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 | $26,292 | $173,549 | $305,413 | $297,626 | 20 | $303,582 | — | $1,613 |
| 2024 | $158,156 | $29,131 | $142,946 | $140,509 | 17 | $142,607 | $6,542 | $9,986 |
| 2023 | $271,971 | $316,658 | $130,619 | $117,983 | 13 | $127,719 | — | $1,374 |
| 2022 | $85,932 | $130,000 | $113,384 | $113,278 | 15 | $113,384 | — | $1,491 |
| 2021 | $69,316 | $200,000 | $208,668 | $208,026 | 17 | $208,668 | — | $5,883 |
| 2020 | $77,984 | $150,000 | $145,200 | $145,110 | 12 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ryan and Genevieve Tedder Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general operating support for organizations such as A Place Called Home, whose mission is “to inspire, encourage, and support the young people in South Los Angeles to achieve social, emotional, and economic success.” The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank describes its mission as mobilizing resources to fight hunger in its community. The Roadie Clinic Inc. says it exists to empower and heal roadies and their families with services and resources tailored to the touring lifestyle.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $297,626. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among the largest listed grants were $50,000 each to Beverly Hills Firefighters Association and Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation; $35,000 to A Place Called Home; $30,000 to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles; and $20,000 to Harvest House. Other listed grants included $10,453 to UNICEF, $10,453 to Stand Up 2 Cancer, $10,220 to Save the Children, and $10,000 each to Midnite Mission, Drop4Drop Limited, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, and St. Jude. The Roadie Clinic Inc. also reports receiving $5,000 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ryan Tedder as President, Jordan S Keller as Vice President, and Genieve Tedder as Secretary/Treasurer.
The Ryan and Genevieve Tedder Foundation is led by Ryan B. Tedder, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ryan B. Tedder
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan S Keller
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Genieve Tedder
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Genevieve Tedder (2020–2024) — Secretary & Treasurer
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 Ryan and Genevieve Tedder Foundation
How much does The Ryan and Genevieve Tedder Foundation give each year?
The Ryan and Genevieve Tedder Foundation gave $298K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $141K across 17 grants.
What is The Ryan and Genevieve Tedder Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ryan and Genevieve Tedder Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,881, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ryan and Genevieve Tedder Foundation that year got $50K on average.
Where does The Ryan and Genevieve Tedder Foundation give grants?
The Ryan and Genevieve Tedder Foundation gives mostly in California: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oklahoma (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (7 grants) and Beverly Hills, CA (2 grants).
Does The Ryan and Genevieve Tedder Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ryan and Genevieve Tedder Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ryan and Genevieve Tedder Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ryan and Genevieve Tedder Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Beverly Hills Firefighters Asso ($50,000), Los Angeles Fire Dept Foundation ($50,000) and A Place Called Home ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ryan and Genevieve Tedder Foundation?
The Ryan and Genevieve Tedder Foundation reported $26K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $304K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ryan and Genevieve Tedder Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general operating support for organizations such as A Place Called Home, whose mission is “to inspire, encourage, and support the young people in South Los Angeles to achieve social, emotional, and economic success.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ryan and Genevieve Tedder Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 IRS filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ryan and Genevieve Tedder Foundation's EIN?
The Ryan and Genevieve Tedder Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2007716. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Ryan and Genevieve Tedder Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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