The Ryan Family Foundation
The Ryan Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Jericho, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, while The Ryan Foundation describes its charitable work as supporting organizations addressing health, poverty and distress, and educational needs.
The Ryan Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ryan Family Foundation gave $475K across 73 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New Jersey. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $474,961
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 73
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,506
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $400
- Total assets
- $146,333
- -76.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (5 of 73, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ryan Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its contributions are internally advised and directed to preselected charitable organizations; local-office Community Outreach Committees select additional organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Ddk 50 Jericho Quad 220, Jericho, NY 11753
Phone: (212) 997-0600
Website: https://ryan.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ryan Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Jersey Performance Arts ($192K). Together the top 10 received $428K.
Grant Size Distribution
391 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 368 grants of 391 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 16% to Florida, 11% to Rhode Island, 11% to Iowa, and 2% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 73 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Ryan Family Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 73 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $375 repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $475K (2024) to $888K (2020). In 2024 it made 73 grants totaling $475K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Performance Arts Newark, NJ | General Use | $191,701 |
| Branch Brook Park Alliance Newark, NJ | General Use | $55,000 |
| Providence College Providence, RI | General Use | $50,000 |
| Youth Sports Foundation Muscatine, IA | General Use | $50,000 |
| Learning Alliance Tampa, FL | General Use | $50,000 |
| Saint Edwards School Vero Beach, FL | General Use | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Newark Newark, NJ | General Use | $6,250 |
| Quail Valley Charities Vero Beach, FL | General Use | $5,375 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey Morristown, NJ | General Use | $5,000 |
| Diocese of Palm Beach Pam Beach, FL | General Use | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $146,333 | $1,965 | $487,961 | $474,961 | 73 | $479,294 | — | $16,502 |
| 2023 | $632,329 | $11,196 | $536,794 | $500,294 | 74 | $502,461 | $6,863 | $44,061 |
| 2022 | $1,157,927 | $1,663,061 | $704,318 | $694,318 | 75 | $696,651 | $1,382,623 | $7,707 |
| 2021 | $212,830 | $770,178 | $820,589 | $812,914 | 81 | $815,472 | $471,198 | — |
| 2020 | $258,925 | $822,286 | $906,584 | $887,709 | 88 | — | $571,538 | $10,690 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ryan Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Ryan Foundation says it was formed in 2011 with a charter to help organizations addressing health, poverty and distress, and educational needs. Its stated key beneficiaries include the American Heart Association, Friends of Wednesday’s Child, Habitat for Humanity, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
The 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations receiving support. Branch Brook Park Alliance describes its work as maintaining and enhancing Branch Brook Park to preserve it and ensure community access. Saint Edward’s School says it promotes lifelong learning and prepares students for college and the future. PG Chambers School describes its mission as educating and developing children with disabilities. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated foundation priorities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 73 grants totaling $474,961. Grants ranged from $100 to $191,701, with a median grant of $400. The largest awards included New Jersey Performance Arts in Newark, New Jersey ($191,701); Branch Brook Park Alliance in Newark ($55,000); Providence College in Rhode Island ($50,000); Youth Sports Foundation in Iowa ($50,000); and Learning Alliance in Florida ($50,000). The filing lists each of these grants for general use.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Arthur Ryan is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Ryan Family Foundation is led by Arthur Ryan, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arthur Ryan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Family Foundation
How much does The Ryan Family Foundation give each year?
The Ryan Family Foundation gave $475K across 73 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $500K across 74 grants.
What is The Ryan Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ryan Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $400, and its average grant was $6,506, across 73 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ryan Family Foundation that year got $21K on average.
Where does The Ryan Family Foundation give grants?
The Ryan Family Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (16%) and Rhode Island (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants), Newark, NJ (7 grants), Vero Beach, FL (6 grants) and Washington, DC (5 grants).
Does The Ryan Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ryan Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (73 of 73) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ryan Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ryan Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include New Jersey Performance Arts ($191,701), Branch Brook Park Alliance ($55,000) and Providence College ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ryan Family Foundation?
The Ryan Family Foundation reported $146K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $479K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ryan Family Foundation fund?
The Ryan Foundation says it was formed in 2011 with a charter to help organizations addressing health, poverty and distress, and educational needs. Its stated key beneficiaries include the American Heart Association, Friends of Wednesday’s Child, Habitat for Humanity, and St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ryan Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ryan Family Foundation's EIN?
The Ryan Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7231791. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Ryan Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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