Ryerson Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6046944 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$103K
Organizations funded57
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$2,646
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
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
88% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Georgia State University | Macon, GA | Education | $4,000 |
| University of Central Arkansas | Conway, AR | Education | $4,000 |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA | Education | $4,000 |
| Aurora University | Aurora, IL | Education | $2,000 |
| Benedictine University | Lisle, IL | Education | $2,000 |
| Clemson University | Clemson, SC | Education | $2,000 |
| Denison University | Granville, OH | Education | $2,000 |
| DePaul University | Chicago, IL | Education | $2,000 |
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Tallahassee, FL | Education | $2,000 |
| Georgia Gwinnett College | Lawrenceville, GA | Education | $2,000 |
| Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA | Education | $2,000 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Education | $2,000 |
| Johnson University | Knoxville, TN | Education | $2,000 |
| M State Moorhead Campus | Moorhead, MN | Education | $2,000 |
| McHenry County College | Crystal Lake, IL | Education | $2,000 |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | Education | $2,000 |
| Moreno Valley College | Moreno Valley, CA | Education | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania State UniversityMain Campus | University Park, PA | Education | $2,000 |
| Rockhurst University | Kansas City, MO | Education | $2,000 |
| Sam Houston State University | Huntsville, TX | Education | $2,000 |
| San Antonio College | San Antonio, TX | Education | $2,000 |
| The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | Education | $2,000 |
| The University of TennesseeChattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | Education | $2,000 |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Edinburg, TX | Education | $2,000 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | Education | $2,000 |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Little Rock, AR | Education | $2,000 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | Education | $2,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | Education | $2,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Education | $2,000 |
| University of South Alabama | Mobile, AL | Education | $2,000 |
| University of South CarolinaColumbia | Columbia, SC | Education | $2,000 |
| University of South Florida | Tampa, FL | Education | $2,000 |
| University of St Thomas | St Paul, MN | Education | $2,000 |
| University of Toronto | Toronto, CA | Education | $2,000 |
| University of WisconsinGreen Bay | Green Bay, WI | Education | $2,000 |
| University of WisconsinMadison | Madison, WI | Education | $2,000 |
| Western Colorado University | Gunnison, CO | Education | $2,000 |
| Universidad Autonoma de Baja California UABC | Mexicali, MX | Education | $2,000 |
| McMaster University | Hamilton, CA | Education | $2,000 |
| Universidad Autonoma de Baja California Campus Tijuana | Tijuana, MX | Education | $2,000 |
| Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte, NC | Education | $1,000 |
| Fashion Institute of Technology | New York, NY | Education | $1,000 |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | Baton Rouge, LA | Education | $1,000 |
| Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL | Education | $1,000 |
| Mississippi State University | Mississippi State, MS | Education | $1,000 |
| Mount Vernon Nazarene University | Mount Vernon, OH | Education | $1,000 |
| Oberlin College | Oberlin, OH | Education | $1,000 |
| Roosevelt University | Chicago, IL | Education | $1,000 |
| Saint Cloud State University | St Cloud, MN | Education | $1,000 |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | Slippery Rock, PA | Education | $1,000 |
| Texas A & M UniversityCollege Station | College Station, TX | Education | $1,000 |
| University of Akron Main Campus | Akron, OH | Education | $1,000 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | Boulder, CO | Education | $1,000 |
| University of MinnesotaTwin Cities | Minneapolis, MN | Education | $1,000 |
| University of West Georgia | Carrollton, GA | Education | $1,000 |
| Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo, MI | Education | $1,000 |
| Youngstown State University | Youngstown, OH | Education | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Chicago, IL | Education | $18,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $103,000 | 58 |
| 2024 | $96,000 | 55 |
| 2023 | $77,000 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349102020
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6046944
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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