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The Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that primarily engages in relationship-based grantmaking, providing funding exclusively by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $12.9 million across 186 grantees, with a significant focus on Illinois, Indiana, and Virginia. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
$10.4M
13%
Big Shoulders Fund
$6.5M
8%

Lyric Opera of Chicago
$4.9M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
89
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation?
No. Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation give?
Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Indiana, and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $12.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation awarded grants to about 190 grantees. Recent grantees include Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Big Shoulders Fund, and Lyric Opera of Chicago. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation?
Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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