James T and Michelle a Ryan Foundation
Invitation OnlyHawthorn Woods, Illinois · EIN 26-1619871 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.8M
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$2.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $373,500.
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
50% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami University | Oxford, OH | Scholarship | $650,000 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | Chicago, IL | Support students & alumni | $532,944 |
| Ball State University | Muncie, IN | Ball state university foundation support | $373,500 |
| Depaul University | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $200,000 |
| Greenlight Fund Chicago | Boston, MA | General support for charitable programming | $40,000 |
| Lincoln Park Community Shelter | Chicago, IL | General support for charitable programming | $3,000 |
| University of Iowa Foundation | Iowa City, IA | General support for charitable programming | $1,000 |
| Biltmoredouglas Hudson Sr Scholarship Foundation | North Barrington, IL | General support for charitable programming | $500 |
| Jeffrey Pride Foundation | Barrington, IL | General support | $500 |
| Lakota Friends Circle | Wanblee, SD | To support programs providing resources to native americanled organizations on sioux reservations, including education, food security,… | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,801,944 | 10 |
| 2024 | $1,976,980 | 10 |
| 2023 | $910,849 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349102010
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1619871
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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