Ryland Family Charitable Fund
Preselected recipients only
Ryland Family Charitable Fund is a private foundation in Malvern, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $2,000. 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$11,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$180,758
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $13,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 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 | $9,000 | 5 | $166,425 |
| 2024 | $13,000 | 6 | $175,738 |
| 2025 | $11,000 | 6 | $180,758 |
How to apply
Ryland Family Charitable Fund 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 Ryland Family Charitable Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Central Kilchen | Support for supply of food to hungry individuals caused by natural disaster or conflict. | $2,000 |
| Congregational Church of Needham | Scholarship support for Guatemala school project | $2,000 |
| World Bicycle Relioef | Transportation support for students health care workers and entrepreneurs | $2,000 |
| REACH for Uganda | Support for scholarships for promary education in Uganda | $2,000 |
| Haiti Education Foundation | Support for elementary education in Haiti | $2,000 |
| Save the Children | Support for medical care and nutrition support for children caused by natural disaster or conflict | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James R Ryland III
- Nancy Ryland Lane
- Elizabeth Ryland Mears
- James R Ryland IV
- Lindsey Mears
- Mary Lane
Questions people ask
Does Ryland Family Charitable Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ryland Family Charitable Fund give?
$11,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Ryland Family Charitable Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists James R Ryland III (Managing Director), Nancy Ryland Lane (Secretary), Elizabeth Ryland Mears (Director) and James R Ryland IV (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Ryland Family Charitable Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and food and hunger.