Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1984, with $33,921,054 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
150 N Michigan Ave Ste 2100, Chicago, IL, 60601 EIN 36-3305162 Since 1984
Revenue (FY2024)
$33.9M
▲ 1245.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$13.1M
Net assets
$108.8M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating100 mo reserves · +61% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation: 100 mo reserves · +61% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.3M (FY2016) to $33.9M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $108.8M
Operating margin
61.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$108.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$108.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,921,054▲1246% | $13,097,930▲84.0% | $108,819,579▲38.8% | $108,819,579▲38.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $2,520,307▲322% | $7,118,072▼30.9% | $78,384,236▲13.3% | $78,384,236▲13.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$1,136,554▼103% | $10,301,945▼15.4% | $69,160,066▼19.5% | $69,160,066▼19.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $43,526,457▲308% | $12,174,125▲14.8% | $85,937,406▲107% | $85,937,406▲107% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $10,676,514▲2.3% | $10,602,908▲43.5% | $41,514,306▲14.4% | $41,514,306▲14.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $10,437,861▼23.6% | $7,389,162▲3.2% | $36,293,800▲45.2% | $36,293,800▲45.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $13,670,619▲109% | $7,162,158▲16.7% | $25,002,888▲25.8% | $25,002,888▲25.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $6,540,388▲97.2% | $6,139,159▼25.5% | $19,877,809▲12.4% | $19,877,809▲12.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $3,316,206 | $8,236,024▼18.3% | $17,685,238▲464% | $17,685,238▲11947% | 990PF |
| 2009 | — | $10,074,894 | -$4,853,204 | $146,796 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3305162, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation's EIN?
- Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3305162.
- How much revenue does Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation report?
- Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation reported $33,921,054 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation (EIN 36-3305162) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.