Ryan-richtsmeier Charitable | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 81-1092931
Foundation Overview
Based in Philadelphia, PA, Ryan-richtsmeier Charitable has awarded 103 grants totaling $3,007,050 to organizations in Maryland, Pennsylvania and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $250,000, with a median award of $16,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$3,007,050
Total Assets
$4,497,310
Median Grant (all grants)
$16,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
14
Median Grant
$27,000
% Median Grant Growth
+80%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 21%
3 of 14 recipients (21%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Pennsylvania
43% of grants are awarded in Pennsylvania, with additional funding distributed across 7 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Pennsylvania, funding concentrates in State College (34%), Philadelphia (32%), Mansfield (9%).
Funding Trajectory
+1%
Stable funding levels with 1% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (33%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Ryan-richtsmeier Charitable's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc | $50,000 | College Park, MD, US | To Allow The School To Continue To Attract Talented Students, Staff And Faculty. Wallace Patillo Reed Distinguished Graduate Fellowship Current-use Fund College Of Comp, Math And Natural Science. | 2023 |
| Talbot Interfaith Shelter Inc | $30,000 | Easton, MD, US | To Help Provide Shelter, Stability, Support, And Path To Success For Families. | 2023 |
| Neighborhood Service Center Inc | $9,000 | Easton, MD, US | To Provide Services And Assistance To Individuals Who Reside In Talbot County And, Especially, Who Do Not Qualify For State And Federally Funded Programs. | 2023 |
| Central Pennsylvania Festival Of The Arts Inc | $24,000 | State College, PA, US | To Help Bring Arts And Commerce To The Centre County, Pennsylania Area. | 2023 |
| Broad Street Ministry | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Help Spread The Practice Of Radical Hospitality. | 2023 |
| Ymca Of The Chesapeake | $60,000 | Easton, MD, US | To Ensure That All Of The People In The Community Can Access The Services. | 2023 |
| Crossover Mission | $30,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | To Help Youth To Become Successful Through Year-round Basketball Training And One-to-one Academic Support And Life Skills Mentoring. | 2023 |
| Mid-shore Early Learning Center | $36,000 | Easton, MD, US | To Provide Early Childhood Care In A Diverse Environment. | 2023 |
| Partners In Progress | $14,000 | Mansfield, PA, US | To Help Empower Individuals With Disabilties Succeed. | 2023 |
| Sinsinawa Dominicans | $18,000 | Sinsinawa, WI, US | To Provide For The Everyday Needs Of The Sisters At Sinsinawa Mound, St Dominic Villa And St Elizabeth Manor. | 2023 |
| Pleasant Bay Community Boating | $50,000 | Harwich, MA, US | To Help Preserve One Of Cape Cod's Most Stunning Recreational And Ecological Resources. | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $20,000 | Easton, MD, US | To Help Provide Affordable Health Care, And Help Provide Sex Education. | 2023 |
| Rockville High School Chemistry | $10,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Provide High Quality Learning, And Provide Opportunities To Students By Participating In Science. | 2023 |
| American Meteorological Society | $40,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Promote And Disseminating Information About Atmospheric, Oceanic, And Hyrdologic Science. | 2023 |
| University Of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc | $50,000 | College Park, MD, US | To Allow The School To Continue To Attract Talented Students, Staff And Faculty. Wallace Patillo Reed Distinguished Graduate Fellowship Current-use Fund College Of Comp, Math And Natural Science. | 2022 |
| University Of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc | $120,000 | College Park, MD, US | To Allow The School To Continue To Attract Talented Students, Staff And Faculty. Wallace Patillo Reed Distinguished Graduate Fellowship Current-use Fund College Of Comp, Math And Natural Science. | 2022 |
| Talbot Interfaith Shelter Inc | $40,000 | Easton, MD, US | To Help Provide Shelter, Stability, Support, And Path To Success For Families. | 2022 |
| Neighborhood Service Center Inc | $8,000 | Easton, MD, US | To Provide Services And Assistance To Individuals Who Reside In Talbot County And, Especially, Who Do Not Qualify For State And Federally Funded Programs. | 2022 |
| Mid-shore Community Foundation | $40,000 | Easton, MD, US | For The Leah Thornton Lozano Fund For Teacher Advancement, A Component Fund Of The Mid-shore Community Foundation. | 2022 |
| Housing Transitions | $3,000 | State College, PA, US | To Help End Homelessness In Centre County, Pennsylvania. | 2022 |
| Gettysburg Foundation | $1,000 | Gettsburg, PA, US | To Help Support The Foundation's Preservation And Education Missions. | 2022 |
| Central Pennsylvania Festival Of The Arts Inc | $24,000 | State College, PA, US | To Help Bring Arts And Commerce To The Centre County, Pennsylania Area. | 2022 |
| Broad Street Ministry | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Help Spread The Practice Of Radical Hospitality. | 2022 |
| American Friends Service Committee | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Help Build Peace And Protect Human Rights. | 2022 |
| Ymca Of The Chesapeake | $60,000 | Easton, MD, US | To Ensure That All Of The People In The Community Can Access The Services. | 2022 |
| Crossover Mission | $120,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | To Help Youth To Become Successful Through Year-round Basketball Training And One-to-one Academic Support And Life Skills Mentoring. | 2022 |
| Avalon Foundation | $1,500 | Easton, MD, US | To Help Promote Arts In The Community. | 2022 |
| Mid-shore Early Learning Center | $30,000 | Easton, MD, US | To Provide Early Childhood Care In A Diverse Environment. | 2022 |
| Partners In Progress | $12,000 | Mansfield, PA, US | To Help Empower Individuals With Disabilties Succeed. | 2022 |
| Rosenbach Museum | $1,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Support The Museum That Provides Exhibitions, Programs, And Resources To The Community. | 2022 |
| Sinsinawa Dominicans | $18,000 | Sinsinawa, WI, US | To Provide For The Everyday Needs Of The Sisters At Sinsinawa Mound, St Dominic Villa And St Elizabeth Manor. | 2022 |
| Friends Of Pleasant Bay | $1,000 | Harwich, MA, US | To Help Preserve One Of Cape Cod's Most Stunning Recreational And Ecological Resources. | 2022 |
| University Of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc | $50,000 | College Park, MD, US | To Allow The School To Continue To Attract Talented Students, Staff And Faculty. Wallace Patillo Reed Distinguished Graduate Fellowship Current-use Fund College Of Comp, Math And Natural Science. | 2022 |
| University Of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc | $120,000 | College Park, MD, US | To Allow The School To Continue To Attract Talented Students, Staff And Faculty. Wallace Patillo Reed Distinguished Graduate Fellowship Current-use Fund College Of Comp, Math And Natural Science. | 2022 |
| Talbot Interfaith Shelter Inc | $40,000 | Easton, MD, US | To Help Provide Shelter, Stability, Support, And Path To Success For Families. | 2022 |
| Neighborhood Service Center Inc | $8,000 | Easton, MD, US | To Provide Services And Assistance To Individuals Who Reside In Talbot County And, Especially, Who Do Not Qualify For State And Federally Funded Programs. | 2022 |
| Mid-shore Community Foundation | $40,000 | Easton, MD, US | For The Leah Thornton Lozano Fund For Teacher Advancement, A Component Fund Of The Mid-shore Community Foundation. | 2022 |
| Housing Transitions | $3,000 | State College, PA, US | To Help End Homelessness In Centre County, Pennsylvania. | 2022 |
| Gettysburg Foundation | $1,000 | Gettsburg, PA, US | To Help Support The Foundation's Preservation And Education Missions. | 2022 |
| Central Pennsylvania Festival Of The Arts Inc | $24,000 | State College, PA, US | To Help Bring Arts And Commerce To The Centre County, Pennsylania Area. | 2022 |
| Broad Street Ministry | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Help Spread The Practice Of Radical Hospitality. | 2022 |
| American Friends Service Committee | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Help Build Peace And Protect Human Rights. | 2022 |
| Ymca Of The Chesapeake | $60,000 | Easton, MD, US | To Ensure That All Of The People In The Community Can Access The Services. | 2022 |
| Crossover Mission | $120,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | To Help Youth To Become Successful Through Year-round Basketball Training And One-to-one Academic Support And Life Skills Mentoring. | 2022 |
| Avalon Foundation | $1,500 | Easton, MD, US | To Help Promote Arts In The Community. | 2022 |
| Mid-shore Early Learning Center | $30,000 | Easton, MD, US | To Provide Early Childhood Care In A Diverse Environment. | 2022 |
| Partners In Progress | $12,000 | Mansfield, PA, US | To Help Empower Individuals With Disabilties Succeed. | 2022 |
| Rosenbach Museum | $1,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Support The Museum That Provides Exhibitions, Programs, And Resources To The Community. | 2022 |
| Sinsinawa Dominicans | $18,000 | Sinsinawa, WI, US | To Provide For The Everyday Needs Of The Sisters At Sinsinawa Mound, St Dominic Villa And St Elizabeth Manor. | 2022 |
| Friends Of Pleasant Bay | $1,000 | Harwich, MA, US | To Help Preserve One Of Cape Cod's Most Stunning Recreational And Ecological Resources. | 2022 |
| University Of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc | $50,000 | College Park, MD, US | To Allow The School To Continue To Attract Talented Students, Staff And Faculty. Wallace Patillo Reed Distinguished Graduate Fellowship Current-use Fund College Of Comp, Math And Natural Science. | 2022 |
| University Of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc | $120,000 | College Park, MD, US | To Allow The School To Continue To Attract Talented Students, Staff And Faculty. Wallace Patillo Reed Distinguished Graduate Fellowship Current-use Fund College Of Comp, Math And Natural Science. | 2022 |
| Talbot Interfaith Shelter Inc | $40,000 | Easton, MD, US | To Help Provide Shelter, Stability, Support, And Path To Success For Families. | 2022 |
| Neighborhood Service Center Inc | $8,000 | Easton, MD, US | To Provide Services And Assistance To Individuals Who Reside In Talbot County And, Especially, Who Do Not Qualify For State And Federally Funded Programs. | 2022 |
| Mid-shore Community Foundation | $40,000 | Easton, MD, US | For The Leah Thornton Lozano Fund For Teacher Advancement, A Component Fund Of The Mid-shore Community Foundation. | 2022 |
| Housing Transitions | $3,000 | State College, PA, US | To Help End Homelessness In Centre County, Pennsylvania. | 2022 |
| Gettysburg Foundation | $1,000 | Gettsburg, PA, US | To Help Support The Foundation's Preservation And Education Missions. | 2022 |
| Central Pennsylvania Festival Of The Arts Inc | $24,000 | State College, PA, US | To Help Bring Arts And Commerce To The Centre County, Pennsylania Area. | 2022 |
| Broad Street Ministry | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Help Spread The Practice Of Radical Hospitality. | 2022 |
| American Friends Service Committee | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Help Build Peace And Protect Human Rights. | 2022 |
| Ymca Of The Chesapeake | $60,000 | Easton, MD, US | To Ensure That All Of The People In The Community Can Access The Services. | 2022 |
| Crossover Mission | $120,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | To Help Youth To Become Successful Through Year-round Basketball Training And One-to-one Academic Support And Life Skills Mentoring. | 2022 |
| Avalon Foundation | $1,500 | Easton, MD, US | To Help Promote Arts In The Community. | 2022 |
| Mid-shore Early Learning Center | $30,000 | Easton, MD, US | To Provide Early Childhood Care In A Diverse Environment. | 2022 |
| Partners In Progress | $12,000 | Mansfield, PA, US | To Help Empower Individuals With Disabilties Succeed. | 2022 |
| Rosenbach Museum | $1,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Support The Museum That Provides Exhibitions, Programs, And Resources To The Community. | 2022 |
| Sinsinawa Dominicans | $18,000 | Sinsinawa, WI, US | To Provide For The Everyday Needs Of The Sisters At Sinsinawa Mound, St Dominic Villa And St Elizabeth Manor. | 2022 |
| Friends Of Pleasant Bay | $1,000 | Harwich, MA, US | To Help Preserve One Of Cape Cod's Most Stunning Recreational And Ecological Resources. | 2022 |
| Talbot Mentors | $100,000 | Easton, MD, US | To Empower Young People By Identifying And Mitigating The Systemic Barriers Of Young People's Success Through The Power Of Healthly Mentioning Relationships. | 2021 |
| Philadephia Youth Basketball | $250,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Apply The Values Of The Game Of Basketball To Enable Young People, Especially Those From Under-resourced Communities, To Develop Their Potential As Strong Students, Healthy Athletes And | 2021 |
| Building African American Minds | $150,000 | Easton, MD, US | To Empower Risk Minorities To Instill A Sense Of Belonging, Success, And Potential. | 2021 |
| Friends Of Pleasant Bay | $750 | Harwich, MA, US | To Preserve And Enhance The Natural, Visual And Historic Resources Of Pleasant Bay. | 2017 |
| Philadelphia Youth Basketball | $20,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Apply The Values Of The Game Of Basketball To Enable Young People, Especially Those From Under-resourced Communities, To Develop Their Potential As Strong Students, Healthy Athletes And Responsible And Engaged Citizens. | 2017 |
| State College Community Land Trust | $5,500 | State College, PA, US | Support Vibrant Neighborhoods By Creating And Maintaining Sustainable Housing Opportunities For Low- Or Moderate-income Families And Individuals Who Value Living In The Borough Of State College. | 2017 |
| University Of Maryland College Park Found | $60,000 | College Park, MD, US | To Receive, Hold, Invest, Manage, Use, Dispose Of And Administer Property Of All Kinds Whether Absolute Or In Trust, Agency And To Make Expenditures To Or For The Benefit Of The University Of Maryland College Park. | 2017 |
| Ymca Of Centre County | $13,200 | Bellefonte, PA, US | Supporting The Construction And Start-up Costs The New Ymca Program Center In Spring Mills And Providing Countless New Opportunities For Kids, Adults, And Families. | 2017 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Preservation And Promotion Of Civil Rights And Civil Liberties. | 2016 |
| American Friends Service Committee | $6,600 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Ending Discrimination, Improving Immigrant Rights, Addressing Prisons, Working For Just Economics And Building Peace For All. | 2016 |
| American Meteorological Society | $6,500 | Boston, MA, US | To Advance The Atmospheric And Related Sciences, Technologies, Applications, And Services For The Benefit Of Society. | 2016 |
| Building African American Minds | $50,000 | Easton, MD, US | Guiding Students To Become Productive, Confident Citizens. Making Cultural And Educational Field Trips To Benefit Some Of The County's Most Vulnerable Students. | 2016 |
| Central Pennsylvania Food Bank | $900 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Fighting Hunger, Improving Lives, Strengthening Communities. | 2016 |
| Central Pennsylvania Festival Of The Arts | $19,000 | State College, PA, US | To Celebrate The Arts With Presentations Of Diverse, High-quality Visual And Performing Arts. | 2016 |
| Centre County Women's Resource Center | $50,000 | State College, PA, US | 1 Providing Safety And Support For Survivors Of Domestic And Dating Violence, Sexual Assault And Stalking In Centre County. | 2016 |
| Centre County Youth Services Bureau | $19,000 | State College, PA, US | Provides Support For Children And Families In Need. | 2016 |
| Community Area Resource Enterprise Center (care 66) | $33,000 | Gallup, NM, US | Address Homeless By Providing Transitional Housing, Creating Affordable Housing, And Providing People The Opportunities To Improve Their Work And Life Skills So That They Can Be Self-sufficient. | 2016 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $6,000 | New York, NY, US | To Assist Victims Of Disasters And Conflicts Worldwide. | 2016 |
| Foundation For Pennsylvania Watersheds | $25,000 | Johnstown, PA, US | Working To Protect Pa's Water And Watersheds. | 2016 |
| Gilchrist | $6,600 | Hunt Valley, MD, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Hearts For The Homeless | $5,000 | State College, PA, US | Meeting Needs, Loving People. | 2016 |
| Housing Transitions | $3,000 | State College, PA, US | Providing Temporary & Emergency Shelter & Various Support Services To Homeless Persons. | 2016 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council (nrdc) | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | To Safeguard The Earth: Its People, Its Plants And Animals And The Natural Systems On Which All Life Depends. | 2016 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Improve All Aspects Of Healthcare, Including Clinical Programs, Community Support And Outreach, Educational Initiatives, And Research. | 2016 |
| Partners In Progress | $12,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | To Work With Rural Communities In Haiti To Strengthen Cultural, Social, Economic And Environmental Assets For Sustainable Development. | 2016 |
| Penn State - Levonia Adoms Fund | $6,000 | Hershey, PA, US | Support The Wide Range Of Opportunities And Resources Available To Students And Faculty. | 2016 |
| Penn State - 4 Diamond Fund | $8,000 | Hershey, PA, US | Conducting Innovative Research That Leads To Breakthrough Medical Discoveries, Using The Latest Advances In Patient Care, Educating Future Physicians And Scientists, Or Providing Special Community Outreach Initiatives For Those In Need. | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood Keystone | $5,000 | Trexlertown, PA, US | To Provide And Promote Access To The Essential Health Care Services And Comprehensive Sexuality Education People Need To Live Healthy Lives And Build Strong Communities. | 2016 |
| Rosenbach Museum & Library | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Inspire Curiosity, Inquiry And Creativity By Engaging Broad Audiences In Exhibitions, Programs, And Research Based On Its Remarkable And Expanding Collections. | 2016 |
| Schlow Library Foundation Inc | $10,000 | State College, PA, US | Support The Library. To Create A Special Fund That Purchases Books. | 2016 |
| Sinsinawa Dominicans | $16,500 | Sinsinawa, WI, US | Help The Retired Sisters To Enjoy Excellent Healthcare, Delicious Meals, And Comfortable Surroundings | 2016 |
| State Theatre | $10,000 | State College, PA, US | For Local Artists And Audiences To Experience, Appreciate And Embrace The Transformational Power Of The Performing Arts. | 2016 |
| Trilife Christian Center | $16,000 | Easton, MD, US | Providing A Caring, Bible Based Atmosphere For Like-minded People To Make A Difference In The World. | 2016 |
| Union Of Concerned Scientists | $2,500 | Cambridge, MA, US | Put Rigorous, Independent Science To Work To Solve Our Planet's Most Pressing Problems. Combine Technical Analysis And Effective Advocacy To Create Innovative, Practical Solutions For A Healthy, Safe, And Sustainable Future. | 2016 |
| Ymca Of Centre County | $50,000 | Bellefonte, PA, US | Supporting The Construction And Start-up Costs The New Ymca Program Center In Spring Mills And Providing Countless New Opportunities For Kids, Adults, And Families. | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Ryan-richtsmeier Charitable as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 81-1092931 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 505 E FAIRMOUNT AVE State College, PA 16801-5717 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Ryan-richtsmeier Charitable's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | William F Ryan |
|---|---|
| Director | Joan Richtsmeier |
| Director | Hannah Ryan |
| Director | Lucien Ryan |
| Director | Faith Ryan |
Forms 990-PF
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Data Currency: Last updated
February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.