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The Ryan Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 472479629

The Ryan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2023 it gave $882,095 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $375 and the largest $674,221. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

The Ryan 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Ryan Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York6$850,443
District of Columbia14$25,550
California1$2,500
Maryland6$1,375
Michigan1$1,000
Illinois1$525
Arizona1$500
Connecticut1$102
Massachusetts1$100

Grants paid in 2023

All 32 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy fund
Cohoes, NY
Philanthropic outreach$674,221
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy fund
Cohoes, NY
Philanthropic outreach$174,769
The White House Historical Associat
Washington, DC
Enhance understanding of the White house$10,000
The National Theatre Corporatiom
Washington, DC
Provide educational films$5,371
Blair House Restoration Fund
Washington, DC
Building restoration$5,000
Louisville High School
Woodland Hills, CA
Provide education$2,500
Georgetown Visitation Preparatory S
Washington, DC
Provide catholic based education to young women$1,500
The Georgetown Baptist Church
Pocomoke, MD
PROVIDE A PLACE FOR lEARNING AND WOSRHIP$1,000
Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washi
Washington, DC
Faith based community partnership to help the needy, homeless or other with debilitating challenges$1,000
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY
Provide education$1,000
Friends of the Amer Univ of Afghani
Washington, DC
Support higher education in afghanistan$1,000
Regents of the University of Michig
Ann Arbor, MI
Community Outreach$1,000
World Central Kitchen
Washington, DC
Support Funds$525
Angelman Syndrome Foundation
Aurora, IL
Angelman Syndrome research and awareness$525
Community of Hope
Washington, DC
Support works to improve health and end homelessness$500
ASU Foundation
Tempe, AZ
Uniting ideas, people and philanthropic support$500
Lekemia Lymphoma Society
Rye Brook, NY
Leukemia research & awareness$250
Washington Consumers' Checkbook
Washington, DC
Consumer Research & Advice$150
Covenant house Washington DC
Washington, DC
Help homeless children and youth.$104
Catholic Medical Mission Board
New York, NY
Provide the best possible possible solutions to women and childred$103
Save the Children Federation Inc
Fairfield, CT
Helping improve the lives of children worldwide$102
Archdiocese of Washington
Washington, DC
Provide a place for catholic teaching and worship$100
Catholic Charities of Washington
Washington, DC
Support charity activities of the organization$100
Little Sister of the Poor Washingto
Washington, DC
Caring for the elderly$100
Memorial Sloan Kettering
New York, NY
Cancer treatment and research institution$100
Catholic Relief Services
Baltimore, MD
Help the world's poorest create lasting change$100
Potomac Falls Nature Conservation
Potomac, MD
Maintaining a piece of land for the benefit of Potomac falls neighboorhood$100
Sports Disciple
Potomac, MD
Spread the gospel of Christ through sports$100
Georgetown University Lombardi Canc
Washington, DC
Brease Cancer research and awareness$100
PAN Massachusetts Challenge
Needham, MA
Raising funds for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute$100
Friends of Historic Great Falls Tav
Potomac, MD
Historic Preservation$50
West Montgomery County Citizens Ass
Potomac, MD
Community Outreach$25

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Ryan Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Ryan Family Foundation give?

$882,095 in tax year 2023, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $375.

Who runs The Ryan Family Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists Frederick J Ryan Jr (Trustee) and Genevieve MCSweeney Ryan (Trustee).

What does The Ryan Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.

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