NOLAN RYAN FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Nolan Ryan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $968.7K in grants paid to 31 grantees in 2025, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
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Cause Areas
2
History museums
Museums
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Baylor College of Medicine
$600K
38%
RBI AUSTIN
$215K
14%
WILLIAMSON COUNTY CRISIS CENTER
$123.2K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$18.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NOLAN RYAN FOUNDATION?
No. NOLAN RYAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NOLAN RYAN FOUNDATION give?
NOLAN RYAN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Wisconsin, and Ohio. 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 NOLAN RYAN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NOLAN RYAN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NOLAN RYAN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, NOLAN RYAN FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $969 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NOLAN RYAN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, NOLAN RYAN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include Baylor College of Medicine, RBI AUSTIN, and WILLIAMSON COUNTY CRISIS CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NOLAN RYAN FOUNDATION?
NOLAN RYAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.