Ryerson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ryerson Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $103,000 in 57 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $4,000. 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$103,000
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$2,646
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was down from $115,000 the year before.
63% of its 2025 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 | $97,000 | 43 | $2,646 |
| 2024 | $115,000 | 54 | $2,646 |
| 2025 | $103,000 | 57 | $2,646 |
How to apply
Ryerson 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 Ryerson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to Georgia. It also paid $8,000 in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 5 | $13,000 |
| Illinois | 6 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $7,000 |
| Ohio | 5 | $6,000 |
| Minnesota | 4 | $6,000 |
| Alabama | 3 | $6,000 |
| Arkansas | 2 | $6,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $4,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $4,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Georgia State University | Education | $4,000 |
| University of Central Arkansas | Education | $4,000 |
| University of Georgia | Education | $4,000 |
| Aurora University | Education | $2,000 |
| Benedictine University | Education | $2,000 |
| Clemson University | Education | $2,000 |
| Denison University | Education | $2,000 |
| DePaul University | Education | $2,000 |
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Education | $2,000 |
| Georgia Gwinnett College | Education | $2,000 |
| Georgia State University | Education | $2,000 |
| Iowa State University | Education | $2,000 |
| Johnson University | Education | $2,000 |
| M State Moorhead Campus | Education | $2,000 |
| McHenry County College | Education | $2,000 |
| Michigan State University | Education | $2,000 |
| Moreno Valley College | Education | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania State UniversityMain Campus | Education | $2,000 |
| Rockhurst University | Education | $2,000 |
| Sam Houston State University | Education | $2,000 |
| San Antonio College | Education | $2,000 |
| The University of Alabama | Education | $2,000 |
| The University of TennesseeChattanooga | Education | $2,000 |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Education | $2,000 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Education | $2,000 |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Education | $2,000 |
| University of Iowa | Education | $2,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Education | $2,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Education | $2,000 |
| University of South Alabama | Education | $2,000 |
| University of South CarolinaColumbia | Education | $2,000 |
| University of South Florida | Education | $2,000 |
| University of St Thomas | Education | $2,000 |
| University of Toronto | Education | $2,000 |
| University of WisconsinGreen Bay | Education | $2,000 |
| University of WisconsinMadison | Education | $2,000 |
| Western Colorado University | Education | $2,000 |
| Universidad Autonoma de Baja California UABC | Education | $2,000 |
| McMaster University | Education | $2,000 |
| Universidad Autonoma de Baja California Campus Tijuana | Education | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward J Lehner
- Mark Silver
- Tricia Kelly
- Molly Kannan
- Andrea C Okun
- James Claussen
- Camilla Rykke Merrick
Questions people ask
Does Ryerson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ryerson Foundation give?
$103,000 in tax year 2025, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Ryerson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward J Lehner (President & Chief Executive Officer), Mark Silver (Executive Vice President & Director), Tricia Kelly (Treasurer) and Molly Kannan (Assistant Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Ryerson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.