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Private foundation · EIN 82-1210794

5 Ryan Foundation

Tiburon, CA

5 Ryan Foundation is a private foundation based in Tiburon, CA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $408K in grants and contributions paid across 43 grants, with $7.65M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Gardens of Golden Gate Park, California Academy of Sciences and Soccer Without Borders.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Gardens of Golden Gate ParkSan Francisco, CAGeneral Support$60,000
California Academy of SciencesSan Francisco, CAGeneral Support$39,000
Soccer Without BordersOakland, CAGeneral Support$39,000
Adopt a Family of MarinSan Rafael, CAGeneral Support$25,000
Rivet SchoolRichmond, CAGeneral Support$25,000
Marin County Bicycle CoalitionFairfax, CAGeneral Support$24,000
St John's Episcopal Church RossRoss, CAGeneral Support$22,000
The California Fire FoundationSacramento, CAGeneral Support$15,000
Lehigh UniversityBethlehem, PAScholarship$12,000
Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CAScholarship$12,000
St Ignatius College PreparatorySan Francisco, CAScholarship$12,000
Sweetwater SpectrumSonoma, CAGeneral Support$12,000
The Midland Area Community FoundationMidland, MIScholarship$12,000
Challenged Athletes FoundationSan Diego, CAGeneral Support$10,000
Making Waves FoundationRichmond, CAGeneral Support$10,000
Rad CampIrvine, CAGeneral Support$10,000
Rotarun Ski Club IncHailey, IDGeneral Support$10,000
Denver Zoological FoundationDenver, COGeneral Support$7,000
Higher Ground Sun ValleyKetchum, IDGeneral Support$6,000
Far & WiseHailey, IDGeneral Support$5,000
Marine Mammal CenterSausalito, CAGeneral Support$5,000
NaturebridgeSausalito, CAGeneral Support$5,000
Pasadena HumanePasadena, CAGeneral Support$5,000
City Surf ProjectSan Francisco, CAGeneral Support$3,000
The Nephrotic Syndrome FoundationAlamo, CAGeneral Support$3,000

The 25 largest of 43 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does 5 Ryan Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, 5 Ryan Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does 5 Ryan Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $407,500 in grants and contributions paid (43 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has 5 Ryan Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Gardens of Golden Gate Park (CA), $60K, California Academy of Sciences (CA), $39K, Soccer Without Borders (CA), $39K, Adopt a Family of Marin (CA), $25K and Rivet School (CA), $25K.