The Ryan Foundation
Greenwood Village, Colorado · EIN 363755606 · Private foundation
The Ryan Foundation is a Colorado-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $125.2M in giving and $1.50B in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 36 grants for The Ryan Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Ryan Foundation funds
The Ryan Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), financial empowerment, health care, higher education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, homeless population, men boys.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filing General Support | Denver, CO | $45.9M | 2024 |
| Various Qualified Charities - See Attachment #8 General Support | Various, NE | $19.4M | 2023 |
| Various Qualified Charities - See Attachment 7 General Support | Various, NE | $15.9M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from The Ryan Foundation
The Ryan Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at ryan.foundation.
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Frequently asked questions about The Ryan Foundation
- Does The Ryan Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Ryan Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Ryan Foundation fund?
- The Ryan Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Filing, Various Qualified Charities - See Attachment #8, Various Qualified Charities - See Attachment 7. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Ryan Foundation give in grants?
- The Ryan Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $125.2M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $94.5M over 36 grants.
- Where is The Ryan Foundation located?
- The Ryan Foundation is based in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363755606.
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