William G & Mary A Ryan Foundation
The William G & Mary A Ryan Foundation is a private foundation based in Hinsdale, Illinois. Its 2025 filing lists contributions to Misericordia in Chicago and Folds of Honor in Owasso, Oklahoma.
William G & Mary A Ryan Foundation at a glance
In short: William G & Mary A Ryan Foundation gave $15K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,000
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,500
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $2,512,702
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to William G & Mary A Ryan Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 222 East 8Th Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521
Phone: (630) 337-3102
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William G & Mary A Ryan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Misericordia ($13K). Together the top 2 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 51 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 17% to recipients in Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How William G & Mary A Ryan Foundation gives
- Giving fell 88% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 28% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $635K (2020). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Misericordia Chicago, IL | Contribution | $12,500 |
| Folds of Honor Owasso, OK | Contribution | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,512,702 | $131,649 | $40,465 | $15,000 | 2 | $40,465 | $108,338 | $143,733 |
| 2024 | $2,421,916 | $98,046 | $35,992 | $12,500 | 1 | $35,992 | $75,899 | $135,882 |
| 2023 | $2,360,754 | $97,223 | $30,446 | $10,000 | 1 | $30,446 | $21,722 | — |
| 2022 | $2,294,945 | $53,115 | $143,178 | $122,750 | 19 | $143,178 | — | — |
| 2021 | $2,365,169 | $98,960 | $210,120 | $189,190 | 28 | — | $59,990 | — |
| 2020 | $2,476,334 | $158,467 | $666,419 | $634,848 | 34 | — | $137,765 | $130,116 |
| 2019 | $2,984,286 | $2,096,496 | $586,302 | $573,242 | 34 | — | $84,459 | $98,913 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William G & Mary A Ryan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $144K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported two grants totaling $15,000 in 2025. The grants were $2,500 and $12,500, with a median grant of $7,500. Named recipients were Misericordia, which received $12,500, and Folds of Honor, which received $2,500; both grants were listed as contributions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Therese Rooney as president. Directors are Mary Ryan Buddig, Michael J Ryan, Eileen M Seyfarth, Thomas E J Ryan, Donna Coffey, and William J Ryan.
William G & Mary A Ryan Foundation is led by Therese Rooney, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Therese Rooney
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William J Ryan
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Coffey
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eileen M Seyfarth
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ryan Buddig
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael J Ryan
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas E J Ryan
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mary A Ryan (2019–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 William G & Mary A Ryan Foundation
How much does William G & Mary A Ryan Foundation give each year?
William G & Mary A Ryan Foundation gave $15K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 1 grant.
How large is William G & Mary A Ryan Foundation?
William G & Mary A Ryan Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $144K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from William G & Mary A Ryan Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does William G & Mary A Ryan Foundation make grants?
In 2025, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 17% to recipients in Oklahoma.
What is William G & Mary A Ryan Foundation's EIN?
William G & Mary A Ryan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3870010. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does William G & Mary A Ryan 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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