Ryan Memorial Foundation
Invitation OnlySaint Paul, Minnesota · EIN 25-1781266 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.8M
Organizations funded68
Typical grant$19,215
Total assets$52.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $69,654.
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
98% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $522,688 |
| Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $408,350 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $272,213 |
| Extra Mile Education Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $240,188 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $203,359 |
| Catholic Charities of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $176,138 |
| Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $152,919 |
| Historical Society of West Pa | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $128,100 |
| Foundation for Pennsylvania Watershed | Alexandria, PA | Unrestricted | $103,229 |
| American Jewish Jt Disp Committee | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $102,480 |
| Baam | Easton, MD | Unrestricted | $102,480 |
| Holy Family Institute | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $102,422 |
| Central Catholic High School | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $102,088 |
| Diocese of Greensburg | Greensburg, PA | Unrestricted | $93,548 |
| Crossover Mission | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $82,464 |
| Chatham Orpheum Theater | Chatham, MA | Unrestricted | $76,059 |
| All4love | Cambridge, MD | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $69,654 |
| Pleasant Bay Community Boating | North Chatham, MA | Unrestricted | $61,648 |
| Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund | New York, NY | Urestricted | $57,272 |
| Literacy Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $52,363 |
| Philadelphia Youth Basketball | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $51,240 |
| Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $42,545 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Unrestricted | $36,829 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $36,818 |
| Partners in Progress | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $32,000 |
| Frick Art and Historical Center | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $31,091 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare | Hyannis, MA | Unrestricted | $25,620 |
| Sage Compassion for Animals | Mountain View, CA | Unrestricted | $25,620 |
| Breast Cancer Alliance | Greewich, CT | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $21,272 |
| Community Canopy Project | Plymouth Meeting, PA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Project Home | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill | Greensburg, PA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Reach Prep | Stamford, CT | Unrestricted | $19,215 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Brooklyn Park, MN | Unrestricted | $19,215 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted | $18,414 |
| United Performing Arts Fund | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted | $18,414 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted | $18,414 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $16,013 |
| National Resources Defense Council | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $16,013 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Oakland Catholic High School | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Political Reportbolts | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| First Skin Foundation | Landsdale, PA | Unrestricted | $13,611 |
| Scan Harbor | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Diocese of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Chatham Conservation Foundation | Chatham, MA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Pittsburgh Opera | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Center for Working Families | Brookfield, WI | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Children's Home of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mount Nittany Conservancy | State College, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University | University Park, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rif Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Brother's Brother | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| CHIMBOTE FUND co DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Early Learning Institute | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | Merrifield, VA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Wqed Communications | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| American Association Military Order of Malta | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 68 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,840,706 | 68 |
| 2024 | $3,404,213 | 71 |
| 2023 | $2,915,566 | 67 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349104824
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-1781266
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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