5 Ryan Foundation
Invitation OnlyTiburon, California · EIN 82-1210794 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$408K
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$7.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $12,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
30% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardens of Golden Gate Park | San Francisco, CA | General support | $60,000 |
| California Academy of Sciences | San Francisco, CA | General support | $39,000 |
| Soccer Without Borders | Oakland, CA | General support | $39,000 |
| Adopt a Family of Marin | San Rafael, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Rivet School | Richmond, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Marin County Bicycle Coalition | Fairfax, CA | General support | $24,000 |
| St John's Episcopal Church Ross | Ross, CA | General support | $22,000 |
| The California Fire Foundation | Sacramento, CA | General support | $15,000 |
| Lehigh University | Bethlehem, PA | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles, CA | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| St Ignatius College Preparatory | San Francisco, CA | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Sweetwater Spectrum | Sonoma, CA | General support | $12,000 |
| The Midland Area Community Foundation | Midland, MI | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation | San Diego, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Making Waves Foundation | Richmond, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Rad Camp | Irvine, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Rotarun Ski Club Inc | Hailey, ID | General support | $10,000 |
| Denver Zoological Foundation | Denver, CO | General support | $7,000 |
| Higher Ground Sun Valley | Ketchum, ID | General support | $6,000 |
| Far & Wise | Hailey, ID | General support | $5,000 |
| Marine Mammal Center | Sausalito, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Naturebridge | Sausalito, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Pasadena Humane | Pasadena, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| City Surf Project | San Francisco, CA | General support | $3,000 |
| The Nephrotic Syndrome Foundation | Alamo, CA | General support | $3,000 |
| Marin Garden Club | Ross, CA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Oakland Lacrosse Club | Oakland, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | San Clemente, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association | South Lake Tahoe, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Belvedere Tiburon Landmarks Society | Tiburon, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Blaine County Recreation District | Hailey, ID | General support | $1,000 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
| Brass Avalanche | Holladay, UT | General support | $1,000 |
| Bridge the Gap College Fund | Sausalito, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Fred's Team Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Ketchumsun Valley Volunteer Firefighter's Association | Ketchum, ID | General support | $1,000 |
| Marin Community Foundation | Novato, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Summer Search | Oakland, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Belvedere Tiburon Library Foundation | Tiburon, CA | General support | $500 |
| Friends of China Camp | San Rafael, CA | General support | $500 |
| Friends of the Sawtooth Avalanche Center | Ketchum, ID | General support | $500 |
| Preservation Society of Huntington Beach Dog Beach | Huntington Beach, CA | General support | $500 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $407,500 | 43 |
| 2024 | $358,970 | 44 |
| 2023 | $295,500 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641409349100424
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-1210794
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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