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The Ryrie Foundation

Accepts applications Dallas, Texas · EIN 752001540

The Ryrie Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $803,177 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $31,580 and the largest $166,210. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $776,919 the year before.

27% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$776,91919$8.6 million
2024$803,17720$8.3 million

How to apply

ContactCarolyn Ryrie Howard
7274 Stefani Dr, Dallas, TX 75225
Phone or email(972) 383-5700
What to submitApplicants must complete the application for grants provided by the foundation. Grants are primarily given to religious based nonprofit organizations and ministries and to educational institutions. The scholarship application form requires educational background, goals and current school enrollment status, financial needs, statement of doctrinal compatibility, brief autobiography and a recent photograph.
DeadlinesApplications may be submitted anytime
RestrictionsThe ryrie foundation has no restrictions or limitations on awards

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2024. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Ryrie Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York. It also paid $30,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.

StateGrantsAmount
New York1$166,210
Texas6$137,451
Virginia4$132,984
West Virginia1$125,000
Guam1$75,000
Arizona2$57,308
Colorado1$45,000
Arkansas1$25,000
Washington1$5,000
Montana1$4,224

Grants paid in 2024

All 20 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Total Life Management
Hudson, NY
Scholarships$166,210
Appalachian Bible College
Mount Hope, WV
Student scholarships$125,000
Pacific Islands University
Mangilao, GU
Student needs$75,000
Twelfth Step Ministry
Dallas, TX
Building renovation$60,000
Individual
VA
Scholarship$51,412
Entrust
Colorado Springs, CO
Student scholarship$45,000
Individual
VA
Scholarship$39,075
Individual
VA
Scholarship$37,497
Individual
AZ
Tuition$33,755
Individual
TX
Scholarship$33,160
Legacy Research InstituteBible publishing project$30,000
Via
Fayetteville, AR
Ministry$25,000
Individual
AZ
Scholarship$23,553
Individual
TX
Scholarship$21,549
Individual
TX
Scholarship$10,000
Individual
TX
Scholarship$7,742
Equipping Leaders Intl
Midlothian, VA
Andrew mwumvneza$5,000
Grace Prison Ministries
Brewster, WA
General purpose$5,000
Gracelife Ministries
Burleson, TX
General purpose$5,000
Share Education Services
Libby, MT
Education support$4,224

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Ryrie Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications may be submitted anytime.

How much does The Ryrie Foundation give?

$803,177 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $31,580.

Who runs The Ryrie Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Bruce Ryrie (Trustee), Carolyn Ryrie Howard (Trustee) and Claire Howard (Trustee).

What does The Ryrie Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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