The Ryan Foundation
Accepts applications
The Ryan Foundation is a private foundation in Greenwood Village, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $54.0 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $307,286 and the largest $45.9 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$54.0 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$307,286
- Largest grant$45.9 million
- Assets$1.5 billion
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $19.4 million the year before.
100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $19.4 million | 4 | $1.4 billion |
| 2024 | $54.0 million | 16 | $1.5 billion |
How to apply
| Contact | Steve Ryan 8301 E Prentice Ave Suite 200, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (402) 306-2965, steve.p.ryan@ryan.foundation |
| What to submit | The application should include general background information of the applicant, the amount requested, an the proposed budget of the organization. |
| Deadlines | Contact the foundation for information. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Ryan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1 | $45.9 million |
| Nebraska | 12 | $5.5 million |
| Missouri | 2 | $503,363 |
| Iowa | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Schwab Donor Advised Fund | General Support | $45.9 million |
| Catholic Bishop of Lincoln Inc | General Support | $1.5 million |
| Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Omaha | General Support | $800,000 |
| Catholic Archbishop of Omaha Inc | General Support | $715,000 |
| VJ and Angela Skutt Catholic High School | General Support | $600,000 |
| Children's Hospital & Medical Center Foundation | General Support | $400,000 |
| Lourdes Central Catholic School | General Support | $370,000 |
| Father Flanagan' Boys Home dba Boys Town National Research Hospital | General Support | $320,573 |
| Curators of the University of Missouri | General Support | $294,000 |
| Duchesne College & Convent | General Support | $268,483 |
| Essential Pregnancy Services | General Support | $224,000 |
| Conception Abbey Inc | General Support | $209,363 |
| American Province of the Servants of Mary | General Support | $195,225 |
| Archdiocese of Omaha DBA Music in Catholic Schools | General Support | $75,000 |
| New Visions Homeless Services | General Support | $50,000 |
| Least of my BrethernMidland Community Foundation | General Support | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steve Ryan
- Carol Ryan
- Ramy Hanna
- Walter Longo MD
Questions people ask
Does The Ryan Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Contact the foundation for information..
How much does The Ryan Foundation give?
$54.0 million in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $307,286.
Who runs The Ryan Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Steve Ryan (President), Carol Ryan (Board member), Ramy Hanna (Board member) and Walter Longo MD (Board member).
What does The Ryan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.