The Ryan Family Foundation

WASHINGTON, DC EIN: 47-2479629

The Ryan Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 32 grants totaling $882K.

Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$882K

+1645.0% YoY

Grant Count

32

-23.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$28K

+2190.3% YoY

About The Ryan Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

The Ryan Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 32 grants totaling $882K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

14states
+6 more states

Cities

Ann ArborAuroraBaltimoreBethedaBethesdaBostonBurlingtonChamberlainChicagoCohoesDallasFairfieldLos AngelesMcleanMemphisMount VernonNeedhamNew YorkPocomokePotomac

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.12020202120222023
Metric202320222021
Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$221K$441K$662K$882K20 grants202043 grants202142 grants202232 grants2023

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2023

Goldman Sachs Philanthro…$674KGoldman Sachs Philanthro…$175KThe White House Historic…$10KThe National Theatre Cor…$5KBlair House Restoration …$5KLouisville High School$3KGeorgetown Visitation Pr…$2KThe Georgetown Baptist C…$1KSamaritan Ministry of Gr…$1KVassar College$1K

Grant Size Distribution

137 grants across all recorded years

135<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Goldman Sachs Philanthropy fund ($674,221), Goldman Sachs Philanthropy fund ($174,769), The White House Historical Associat ($10,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
The National Theatre Corporatiom Washington, DCPROVIDE EDUCATIONAL FILMS$5,371
Georgetown Visitation Preparatory S Washington, DCProvide catholic based education to young women$1,500
The Georgetown Baptist Church Pocomoke, MDPROVIDE A PLACE FOR lEARNING AND WOSRHIP$1,000
Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washi Washington, DCFAITH BASED COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP TO HELP THE NEEDY, HOMELESS OR OTHER WITH DEBILITATING CHALLENGES$1,000
The White House Historical Associat Washington, DCEnhance understanding of the White house$10,000
Blair House Restoration Fund Washington, DCBuilding restoration$5,000
Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NYProvide education$1,000
Community of Hope Washington, DCSupport works to improve health and end homelessness$500
Louisville High School Woodland Hills, CAProvide education$2,500
Covenant house Washington DC Washington, DCHelp homeless children and youth.$104

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2023 IRS filing

From 2023 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Frederick J Ryan JrTrustee
Genevieve MCSweeney RyanTrustee

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ryan Family Foundation?

The Ryan Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.

Where does The Ryan Family Foundation operate?

The Ryan Family Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New York, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.

What size grants does The Ryan Family Foundation award?

In 2023, The Ryan Family Foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $882K — an average of about $28K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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