5 Ryan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
5 Ryan Foundation is a private foundation in Tiburon, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $407,500 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $60,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$407,500
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$7.6 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $358,970 the year before.
16% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $295,500 | 38 | $6.5 million |
| 2024 | $358,970 | 44 | $7.6 million |
| 2025 | $407,500 | 43 | $7.6 million |
How to apply
5 Ryan Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What 5 Ryan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 30 | $349,500 |
| Idaho | 6 | $23,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $12,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $12,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $7,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gardens of Golden Gate Park | General support | $60,000 |
| California Academy of Sciences | General support | $39,000 |
| Soccer Without Borders | General support | $39,000 |
| Adopt A Family of Marin | General support | $25,000 |
| Rivet School | General support | $25,000 |
| Marin County Bicycle Coalition | General support | $24,000 |
| St John's Episcopal Church Ross | General support | $22,000 |
| The California Fire Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Lehigh University | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Loyola Marymount University | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| St Ignatius College Preparatory | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Sweetwater Spectrum | General support | $12,000 |
| The Midland Area Community Foundation | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Making Waves Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Rad Camp | General support | $10,000 |
| Rotarun Ski Club Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Denver Zoological Foundation | General support | $7,000 |
| Higher Ground Sun Valley | General support | $6,000 |
| Far & Wise | General support | $5,000 |
| Marine Mammal Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Naturebridge | General support | $5,000 |
| Pasadena Humane | General support | $5,000 |
| City Surf Project | General support | $3,000 |
| The Nephrotic Syndrome Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Marin Garden Club | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Oakland Lacrosse Club | General support | $2,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association | General support | $2,000 |
| Belvedere Tiburon Landmarks Society | General support | $1,000 |
| Blaine County Recreation District | General support | $1,000 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | General support | $1,000 |
| Brass Avalanche | General support | $1,000 |
| Bridge the Gap College Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| Fred's Team Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Ketchumsun Valley Volunteer Firefighter's Association | General support | $1,000 |
| Marin Community Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Summer Search | General support | $1,000 |
| Belvedere Tiburon Library Foundation | General support | $500 |
| Friends of China Camp | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- John Stuart Ryan
- Sarah Wright Ryan
- Clare Emily Ryan
- John Williams Ryan
- Madelyn Ryan Campbell
- Connor Campbell
- James Barron
Questions people ask
Does 5 Ryan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does 5 Ryan Foundation give?
$407,500 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs 5 Ryan Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Stuart Ryan (President), Sarah Wright Ryan (Cfo/Sect'y), Clare Emily Ryan (Director) and John Williams Ryan (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does 5 Ryan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and community development.