The Ryan Family Foundation
The Ryan Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Ryan Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ryan Family Foundation gave $882K across 32 grants in 2023 (avg $28K), mostly in New York. 52% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $882,095
- +1645.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 32
- -23.8% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $27,565
- +2190.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $375
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (16 of 31, 2023)
- Primary geography
- New York (96% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 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 states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1312 31St Street Nw, Washington, DC 20007
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 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Goldman Sachs Philanthropy fund ($849K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $877K.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 137 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 3% to recipients in Washington, DC. The remaining reported shares were California, Maryland, and Michigan, each at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Ryan Family Foundation open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 16 of 31 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $54K; repeat grants $752. How we count
Medians: $513 first-time, $102 repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2020) to $882K (2023). In 2023 it made 32 grants totaling $882K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Philanthropy fund Cohoes, NY | Philanthropic outreach | $674,221 |
| Goldman Sachs Philanthropy fund Cohoes, NY | Philanthropic outreach | $174,769 |
| The White House Historical Associat Washington, DC | Enhance understanding of the White house | $10,000 |
| The National Theatre Corporatiom Washington, DC | Provide Educational Films | $5,371 |
| Blair House Restoration Fund Washington, DC | Building restoration | $5,000 |
| Louisville High School Woodland Hills, CA | Provide education | $2,500 |
| Georgetown Visitation Preparatory S Washington, DC | Provide catholic based education to young women | $1,500 |
| The Georgetown Baptist Church Pocomoke, MD | PROVIDE A PLACE FOR lEARNING AND WOSRHIP | $1,000 |
| Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washi Washington, DC | Faith based community partnership to help the needy, homeless or other with debilitating challenges | $1,000 |
| Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | Provide education | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $21,641 | $888,882 | $882,095 | 32 | $882,095 | $15,102 |
| 2022 | $746,952 | $29,273 | $56,913 | $50,550 | 42 | $50,550 | $17,809 |
| 2021 | $774,592 | $38,306 | $52,802 | $46,735 | 43 | $46,735 | $11,472 |
| 2020 | $789,088 | $13,912 | $49,107 | $44,450 | 20 | — | $15,268 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2023 filing lists direct charitable activities supporting a place of learning and worship, education for students with learning disabilities, and Catholic-based education.
Its grants also went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Vassar College describes its mission as making a thorough, liberal education accessible. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises; Community of Hope says it works to improve health and end homelessness in Washington, DC; and the Angelman Syndrome Foundation says it provides information and support and funds research and clinical trials.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave $882,095 through 32 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $674,221, with a median of $375. Its largest grants were $674,221 and $174,769 to Goldman Sachs Philanthropy fund, both for “Philanthropic outreach.” Other listed grants included $10,000 to The White House Historical Association to enhance understanding of the White House and $5,371 to The National Theatre Corporation to provide educational films.
Other 2023 recipients included Louisville High School ($2,500), Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School ($1,500), and Vassar College ($1,000). The Angelman Syndrome Foundation and World Central Kitchen each received $525; Community of Hope received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Frederick J Ryan Jr and Genevieve MCSweeney Ryan as trustees.
The Ryan Family Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Frederick J Ryan Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Genevieve MCSweeney Ryan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 $882K across 32 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $51K across 42 grants.
What is The Ryan Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ryan Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $375, and its average grant was $27,565, across 32 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ryan Family Foundation that year got $54K on average.
Where does The Ryan Family Foundation give grants?
The Ryan Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (14 grants), Potomac, MD (4 grants), Cohoes, NY (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Ryan Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on The Ryan Family Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Ryan Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ryan Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Goldman Sachs Philanthropy fund ($848,990 across 2 grants), The White House Historical Associat ($10,000) and The National Theatre Corporatiom ($5,371), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does The Ryan Family Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2023 filing lists direct charitable activities supporting a place of learning and worship, education for students with learning disabilities, and Catholic-based education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ryan Family Foundation?
The foundation states 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 Family Foundation's EIN?
The Ryan Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2479629. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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