The Ryrie Foundation
The Ryrie Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. It primarily gives grants to religious-based nonprofit organizations and ministries, and to educational institutions.
The Ryrie Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ryrie Foundation gave $803K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), top state New York. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $803,177
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,159
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $31,580
- Total assets
- $7,362,684
- -7.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (21% 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 Ryrie Foundation
- Review Cycle
- Applications may be submitted anytime.
- Deadline
- Applications may be submitted anytime.
- Contact
Application contact: Carolyn Ryrie Howard
Mailing address: 7274 Stefani Dr, Dallas, TX 75225
Phone: (972) 383-5700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ryrie Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Total Life Management ($166K). Together the top 10 received $541K.
Organizations only. It also paid 9 individual scholarships ($257,743), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 95 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states and territories. The largest stated shares were New York (21%), Texas (17%), Virginia (17%), West Virginia (16%), and Guam (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Ryrie Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $54K. How we count
Medians: $28K first-time, $45K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 198% of 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 $541K (2020) to $803K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $803K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Total Life Management Hudson, NY | Scholarships | $166,210 |
| Appalachian Bible College Mount Hope, WV | Student Scholarships | $125,000 |
| Pacific Islands University Mangilao, GU | Student Needs | $75,000 |
| Twelfth Step Ministry Dallas, TX | Building Renovation | $60,000 |
| 9 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $257,743 |
| Entrust Colorado Springs, CO | Student Scholarship | $45,000 |
| Legacy Research Institute | Bible Publishing Project | $30,000 |
| Via Fayetteville, AR | Ministry | $25,000 |
| Equipping Leaders Intl Midlothian, VA | Andrew Mwumvneza | $5,000 |
| Grace Prison Ministries Brewster, WA | General Purpose | $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 | $7,362,684 | $289,749 | $897,701 | $803,177 | 20 | $825,960 | $214,076 | $416,775 |
| 2023 | $7,954,555 | $324,173 | $850,974 | $776,919 | 19 | $779,439 | $249,063 | $419,384 |
| 2022 | $8,465,240 | $474,992 | $741,380 | $666,468 | 21 | $668,805 | $423,571 | $432,587 |
| 2021 | $8,760,139 | $867,481 | $617,159 | $561,964 | 18 | $564,012 | $816,115 | $443,026 |
| 2020 | $8,481,369 | $345,828 | $554,065 | $541,266 | 17 | — | $315,203 | $436,778 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ryrie Foundation reported a distributable amount of $417K 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 foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its filing says grants are primarily given to religious-based nonprofit organizations and ministries and to educational institutions. Its 2024 grants included scholarships and student support, a building renovation, a Bible publishing project, and ministry support.
Among its grantees, Appalachian Bible College says it serves the Christian community by strengthening local churches, promoting Christian character and maturity through education, and preparing graduates for church-related service. Twelfth Step Ministry describes its work as providing support, education, and training for people, families, and professionals in North Texas’s recovery community. Entrust says it multiplies church leaders through locally owned training systems and facilitated learning.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 20 grants totaling $803,177. Grants ranged from $4,224 to $166,210, with a median grant of $31,580. Larger grants included $166,210 to Total Life Management for scholarships, $125,000 to Appalachian Bible College for student scholarships, $75,000 to Pacific Islands University for student needs, and $60,000 to Twelfth Step Ministry for building renovation.
Applicants must complete the foundation’s grant application. The scholarship application requires educational background, goals and current school enrollment status, financial needs, a statement of doctrinal compatibility, a brief autobiography, and a recent photograph. Carolyn Ryrie Howard is listed as the application contact. The filing states that the foundation has no restrictions or limitations on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bruce Ryrie, Carolyn Ryrie Howard, and Claire Howard as trustees.
The Ryrie Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bruce Ryrie
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Ryrie Howard
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claire Howard
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 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 Ryrie Foundation
How much does The Ryrie Foundation give each year?
The Ryrie Foundation gave $803K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $777K across 19 grants.
What is The Ryrie Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ryrie Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $31,580, and its average grant was $40,159, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ryrie Foundation that year got $28K on average.
Where does The Ryrie Foundation give grants?
The Ryrie Foundation's top state is New York, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (17%) and Virginia (17%).
Does The Ryrie Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of The Ryrie Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (8 grants).
Who are The Ryrie Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ryrie Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Total Life Management ($166,210), Appalachian Bible College ($125,000) and Pacific Islands University ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 9 individual scholarships ($257,743), which are not listed by name. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ryrie Foundation?
The Ryrie Foundation reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $826K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $417K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ryrie Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its filing says grants are primarily given to religious-based nonprofit organizations and ministries and to educational institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ryrie Foundation?
The Ryrie Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Ryrie Foundation's EIN?
The Ryrie Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2001540. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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