The Ryan Family Foundation
The Ryan Family Foundation is a private foundation based in North Palm Beach, Florida. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $1,057,549 through 10 grants to charitable organizations in Rhode Island, Kentucky, Georgia, and Florida.
The Ryan Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ryan Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $106K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,057,549
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- Average grant
- $105,755
- Median grant
- $87,500
- Total assets
- $42,330,378
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Ryan Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11027 Old Harbour Road, North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Phone: (401) 863-8402
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 University of Rhode Island Foundation ($315K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 13 (31%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island (73%), Kentucky (10%), Georgia (9%), and Florida (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ryan Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 6950% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 54% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Rhode Island Foundation Kingston, RI | Anne & George Ryan Neuroscience Institute | $315,250 |
| Year up Providence Providence, RI | General Support | $251,060 |
| Norton Childrens Hospital Louisville, KY | General Support | $101,083 |
| The Joey Fund Atlanta, GA | General Support | $100,156 |
| Operation Teamwork Providence, RI | General Support | $100,000 |
| Lost Tree Charitable Foundation North Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $75,000 |
| Community Preparatory School Providence, RI | General Support | $50,000 |
| The Johnny Cake Center Westerly, RI | General Support | $50,000 |
| Rise Providence, RI | General Support | $10,000 |
| Blessings Backpack Louisville, KY | General Support | $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 | $42,330,378 | $3,683,782 | $1,238,429 | $1,057,549 | 10 | $1,059,249 | $703,487 | $1,974,432 |
| 2023 | $40,806,969 | $4,263,652 | $143,562 | — | — | $50 | $504,500 | $1,697,981 |
| 2022 | $32,062,013 | $714,180 | $143,136 | — | — | $50 | $579,094 | $1,584,779 |
| 2021 | $38,210,892 | $756,860 | $151,644 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,050 | $620,266 | $1,706,665 |
| 2020 | $31,228,774 | $648,388 | $674,752 | $550,000 | 2 | — | $544,594 | $1,295,898 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ryan Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.0M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a university foundation, schools, a children’s hospital, and other charitable organizations.
Community Preparatory School, which received $50,000, describes itself as an independent private school serving grades 4 to 8 and working to empower its diverse student body to reach its academic and leadership potential while building community. The University of Rhode Island Foundation, which received $315,250, describes its mission as engaging alumni, donors, and friends to strengthen the university through generosity, impact, and enduring connections.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $1,057,549. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $315,250, with a median of $87,500.
The largest grants included $315,250 to the University of Rhode Island Foundation for the Anne & George Ryan Neuroscience Institute; $251,060 to Year Up Providence for general support; $101,083 to Norton Children’s Hospital for general support; $100,156 to The Joey Fund for general support; and $100,000 to Operation Teamwork for general support. Other grants went to Lost Tree Charitable Foundation ($75,000), Community Preparatory School ($50,000), The Johnny Cake Center ($50,000), RISE ($10,000), and Blessings Backpack ($5,000); each was for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas M Ryan and Cathy H Ryan as trustees.
The Ryan Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cathy H. Ryan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas M. Ryan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 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 $1.1M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Ryan Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ryan Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $87,500, and its average grant was $105,755, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ryan Family Foundation give grants?
The Ryan Family Foundation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kentucky (10%) and Georgia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (4 grants) and Louisville, KY (2 grants).
Does The Ryan Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of The Ryan Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) 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 University of Rhode Island Foundation ($315,250), Year up Providence ($251,060) and Norton Childrens Hospital ($101,083), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ryan Family Foundation?
The Ryan Family Foundation reported $42.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Ryan Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a university foundation, schools, a children’s hospital, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ryan Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. 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 20-1518978. 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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