The Ryan Pitts Foundation
The Ryan Pitts Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in East Peoria, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $20K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $4K.
The Ryan Pitts Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ryan Pitts Foundation gave $4K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $872.4), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,362
- +21.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $872
- +21.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $20,165
- +50.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Ryan Pitts Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Asa Nighswonger ($2K). Together the top 5 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2024) to $4K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asa Nighswonger East Peoria, IL | Education | $2,000 |
| Riverview Grade School East Peoria, IL | Education | $1,262 |
| Mended Hearts Stable Metamora, IL | Education | $500 |
| Toni Rebholz Rebholz for Books Pekin, IL | Education | $500 |
| Izaaak Walton Lantern on the Lakes Matamora, IL | Education | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,165 | $16,467 | $9,689 | $4,362 | 5 | $8,212 |
| 2024 | $13,387 | $19,872 | $8,237 | $3,600 | 5 | $3,600 |
| 2023 | $1,752 | $1,752 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ryan Pitts Foundation is led by Christine M. Pitts, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christine M. Pitts
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Lisa M. Pitts
Officer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Robert L. Pitts
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Taylor M. Watson
Officer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Pitts Foundation
How much does The Ryan Pitts Foundation give each year?
The Ryan Pitts Foundation gave $4K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4K across 5 grants.
What is The Ryan Pitts Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ryan Pitts Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $872, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ryan Pitts Foundation give grants?
The Ryan Pitts Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were East Peoria, IL (2 grants).
Does The Ryan Pitts Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Ryan Pitts Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (5 grants).
Who are The Ryan Pitts Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ryan Pitts Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Asa Nighswonger ($2,000), Riverview Grade School ($1,262) and Mended Hearts Stable ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ryan Pitts Foundation?
The Ryan Pitts Foundation reported $20K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $16K.
What is The Ryan Pitts Foundation?
The Ryan Pitts Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in East Peoria, IL. It holds $20K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Ryan Pitts Foundation's EIN?
The Ryan Pitts Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4211807. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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