Ryder System Charitable Foundation Inc
Historical FunderAlpharetta, Georgia · EIN 59-2462315 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2M
Organizations funded58
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$268K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RYDER SYSTEM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 6000 WINDWARD PKWY, ALPHARETTA GA 30005 |
| Phone | 3059627019 |
| Form and materials | ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING SUPPORT FROM RYDER SYSTEM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, INC. (FOUNDATION) MUST SUBMIT A SINGLE COPY OF A REQUEST IN WRITTEN LETTER FORM. PROPOSALS SHOULD BE CONCISE YET CONTAIN ADEQUATE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SPECIFIC PROJECT FOR WHICH FUNDING IS SOUGHT, AND CURRENT DATA ON THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATUS, MANAGEMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND SCOPE OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. PARTICULAR EMPHASIS SHOULD BE PLACED ON WHY IT WOULD BE APPROPRIATE FOR THE FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT A GIVEN REQUEST. THE FOUNDATION ONLY PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS AND EVIDENCE OF SEC. 501(C)(3) STATUS MUST BE SUBMITTED. |
| Deadlines | THE FOUNDATION REVIEWS REQUESTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. |
| Restrictions | REQUESTS FROM INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS OTHER THAN SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
96% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way Miami | Miami, FL | Pledge payment united way 2024/2025 campaign year | $459,470 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Adgp pledge payment 1 of 4 | $350,000 |
| Jackson Health Foundation | Miami, FL | Pledge contribution 1 of 8 for renovation of ryder trauma center. | $250,000 |
| Goodwill South Florida | Miami, FL | Ryder apparel manufacturing program 2025-2029 payment 1 or 5. | $100,000 |
| US Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Hiring our heroes 2025 contribution supports career fairs, education and other programs for military veterans and their spouses. | $100,000 |
| University of Tennessee Foundation | Knoxville, TN | Ryder pledge payment 5 of 5 for ryder endowed supply chain professorship and ryder nexxus scholarships. | $80,000 |
| Easterseals South Florida | Miami, FL | Supports programs for children and young adults with disabilities and elder care programs. this is the 3rd of 3 annual payments in a… | $75,000 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Research grant to support the georgia tech research corporation | $50,000 |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL | College of engineering | $50,000 |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL | Sponsorship for 2025/2026 school year includes student scholarships, ryder room naming and support for academic programs. | $50,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest | Oak Park, MI | Truck operations support for 2025. | $30,000 |
| Truckers Against Trafficking | Englewood, CO | 2025 contribution for programs to prevent human trafficking | $25,000 |
| Women in Trucking Assn Foundation | Middleton, WI | Annual ryder scholarships | $25,000 |
| Daughters Against Alzheimer's | Atlanta, GA | 2025 battle for the brain sponsorship supports alzheimer's research at emory university. | $20,000 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Miami | South Miami, FL | 2025 miracle walk sponsorship, event date nov. 2 | $20,000 |
| Foundation for Human Rights in Cuba | Coral Gables, FL | 2025 contribution for programs and services | $20,000 |
| Good360 | Alexandria, VA | 2025 operations grant | $20,000 |
| University of Tennessee Foundation | Knoxville, TN | Supply chain forum basic partnership 2025/2026 | $18,000 |
| American Heart Association | Boone, ID | 2025 miami heart walk sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Casa Familia | Coral Gables, FL | Affordable housing and programs for adults with disabilities. | $15,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Southern Florida | Miami, FL | 2025 donation for programs and operations | $15,000 |
| American Heart Association | Boone, ID | Sponsorship of libraries with heart program which brings blood pressure cuffs and heart health education to broward library. | $10,000 |
| American Transportation Research Institute | Washington, DC | Atri contribution 2025 | $10,000 |
| Camillus House Inc | Miami, FL | Straight donation for operations of gala sponsorship. | $10,000 |
| Camillus House Inc | Miami, FL | Contribution supports operating costs | $10,000 |
| Coral Gables Community Foundation | Coral Gables, FL | 2024-2025 partnership | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida | Miami, FL | 2025 second century partnership contribution | $10,000 |
| Legal Services of Greater Miami Inc | Miami, FL | Legal fellowship | $10,000 |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | Matching gift | $10,000 |
| North Carolina A&t State University | Greensboro, NC | Matching gift | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Saint Paul, MN | Contribution for general operating costs to operate food distribution programs to people in need | $10,000 |
| The Women's Edge | Andover, MA | 2025 ryder sponsorship supports women's edge programs and includes 3 seats for strategies for success coursework for young managers. | $10,000 |
| University of Hartford | West Hartford, CT | Matching gift | $7,500 |
| Davidson College | Davidson, NC | Matching gift | $5,100 |
| Wreaths Across America | Columbia Falls, ME | Arlington wreath sponsorship funds wreath - laying for fallen veterans at arlington national cemetery | $5,100 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | Springdale, AZ | Supports suicide prevention programs in arkansas. donation made in recognition of 2024 ryder driven to give winner. | $5,000 |
| Big Children's Foundation | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 2025 contribution for programs and services for youth in crisis. | $5,000 |
| Dade Deltas Foundation Inc | Miami, FL | Funds five scholarships of $1,000 each for young women. | $5,000 |
| Dominican University | River Forest, IL | Matching gift for contribution | $5,000 |
| Guide Dogs of America | Sylmar, CA | Donation supports programs for sight impaired individuals including military veterans. | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Matching gift | $5,000 |
| Jackson Health Foundation | Miami, FL | One day for jackson 2025 champion sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Philanthropy Miami Inc | Miami, FL | 2025 ignite sponsorship supports local charities who cannot afford the cost of the annual ignite conference. the conference provides… | $5,000 |
| Association of Cuban Engineers Scholarship Foundation | Miami, FL | College scholarship fund for engineering students | $4,000 |
| Susan G Komen | Dallas, TX | Donation to ryder scs cpg team virtual walk | $4,000 |
| The University of Chicago-The Women's Board | Chicago, IL | Matching gift for contribution | $3,000 |
| Especially for You | Cedar Rapids, IA | 2025 especially for your race against breast cancer benefitting mercy medical center. especially for you is affiliated with mercy medical… | $2,500 |
| Rayl Charitable Organization | Green, OH | 2025 rayl hallowin race sponsorship reimburses teachers and counselors for out-of-pocket costs of helping children in need with supplies… | $2,500 |
| Swim Across America | Charlotte, NC | Swim across america nashville community swim supports vanderbilt-ingram cancer center. | $2,500 |
| Teen Up-Ward Bound Inc | Opa Locka, FL | Contribution for technology equipment | $2,500 |
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA | Sponsorship for 2025/2026 school year includes student scholarships, ryder room naming and support for academic programs. | $2,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospitalalsac | Memphis, TN | Donation to the st. jude memorial fund | $1,800 |
| Dominican University | River Forest, IL | Matching gift for contribution | $1,000 |
| Educather | Murfreesboro, TN | Supports scholarships for students | $1,000 |
| Heart of Adoptions Alliance | Tampa, FL | 2025 donation supports hoaa programs and services to increase adoptions of children in florida | $1,000 |
| Sikh Youth Association of South Florida | Miramar, FL | Sponsorship of 7th annual unity in diversity 5K run and walk to raise funds for town of southwest ranches scholarship fund | $1,000 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Matching gift for robert hagemann, member of ryder bod, to hillsdale college | $750 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | New York, NY | Donation nashville ootd walk | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,985,720 | 58 |
| 2024 | $1,986,280 | 72 |
| 2023 | $2,058,826 | 69 |
| 2021 | $2,198,620 | 83 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621139349100002
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-2462315
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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