Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $12.9 million in 89 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $5.5 million. 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$12.9 million
- Number of grants89
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$5.5 million
- Assets$109 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6.9 million the year before.
35% of its 2024 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 | $6.9 million | 97 | $78.4 million |
| 2024 | $12.9 million | 89 | $109 million |
How to apply
Patrick G and Shirley W 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 Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 65 | $11.7 million |
| Virginia | 2 | $375,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $255,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $151,500 |
| Wisconsin | 6 | $143,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 5 | $97,500 |
| Indiana | 4 | $80,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shirley Ryan Abilitylab | Charitable for high quality care | $5.5 million |
| Big Shoulders Fund | General charitable operations | $1.2 million |
| Rise Opportunity Foundation | General charitable operations | $1.0 million |
| Accelerate Institute | General charitable operations | $775,000 |
| Pathways Foundation | General charitable operations | $469,163 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Magnificent art form continuation | $450,000 |
| Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris Inc | General charitable operations | $255,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | General charitable operations | $250,000 |
| Alain Locke Charter School | General charitable operations | $150,000 |
| The John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | General charitable operations | $125,000 |
| Saints Faith Hope & Charity | Support catholic faith | $125,000 |
| 100 Club of Chicago | General charitable operations | $100,000 |
| Catholic Extension Society | General charitable operations | $100,000 |
| Leo Catholic High School | General charitable operations | $100,000 |
| Loyola University Chicago | General charitable operations | $100,000 |
| Northwestern University Havey Institute for Global Health | General charitable operations | $100,000 |
| Ron Burton Training Village | General charitable operations | $100,000 |
| St Christopher Catholic Church | Support catholic faith | $100,000 |
| Saint Benedict Catholic Church | Support catholic faith | $80,000 |
| Easter Seals Dupage | General charitable operations | $75,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Chicago | General charitable operations | $75,000 |
| Old St Patrick's Church | Support catholic faith | $60,000 |
| WTTW WFMT | General charitable operations | $60,000 |
| After School Matters | Impact lives of chicago teens | $50,000 |
| Archdiocese of Chicago | Support catholic faith | $50,000 |
| Cara Chicago | General charitable operations | $50,000 |
| Chicago Fire Department Foundation | General charitable operations | $50,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | General charitable operations | $50,000 |
| Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Foundation | General charitable operations | $50,000 |
| The Field Museum | Program support | $50,000 |
| Friends of Prentice | General charitable operations | $50,000 |
| Ireland Fundsthe | General charitable operations | $50,000 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | General charitable operations | $50,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | General charitable operations | $50,000 |
| Robert F Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights | General charitable operations | $50,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago | General charitable operations | $50,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | General charitable operations | $50,000 |
| Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum | General charitable operations | $35,000 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest | General charitable operations | $35,000 |
| Saint Francis de Sales Church | Support catholic faith | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Shirley W Ryan
- Patrick G Ryan
- Mary Ignell
- Patrick G Ryan Jr
- Robert JW Ryan
- Corbett MW Ryan
Questions people ask
Does Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation give?
$12.9 million in tax year 2024, across 89 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Shirley W Ryan (President/Treasurer/Director), Patrick G Ryan (Chairman/Vice President/Director), Mary Ignell (Secretary/Director) and Patrick G Ryan Jr (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and education.