Ryder Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ryder Family Foundation is a private foundation in Walnut Creek, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $97,600 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $16,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$97,600
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$16,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was up from $73,050 the year before.
5% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $73,050 | 19 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $97,600 | 19 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Ryder Family 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 Ryder Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $78,600 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $16,000 |
| New York | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| George Mark Children's House | Charitable | $16,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Charitable | $16,000 |
| Food Bank of Contra Costa | Charitable | $9,000 |
| John Muir Health Foundation | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | Charitable | $5,100 |
| Animal Rescue Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cancer Support Community | Charitable | $5,000 |
| National Ms Society | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Stanford University | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Make A Wish | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Contra | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Monument Crisis Center | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Muttville Senior Dog Rescue | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Ovarian Cancer Research | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Eisenhower Health Center Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | Charitable | $2,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Berkeley East Bay Humane Society | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kelly Dunbar
- Ned K Ryder
- Tracy Ryder Ward
- N Jay Ryder
Questions people ask
Does Ryder Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ryder Family Foundation give?
$97,600 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Ryder Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kelly Dunbar (Director), Ned K Ryder (Director), Tracy Ryder Ward (President) and N Jay Ryder (Sec. Treasurer).
What does Ryder Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, animals and food and hunger.