Funders › IL › Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation › 2018
Grants paid by Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation, tax year 2018
EIN 36-3305162 · Chicago, IL · Form 990-PF, Part XV
In tax year 2018, Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation (EIN 36-3305162) reported 96 grants paid totaling $7,124,600. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Every grant, 2018
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | University of Notre Dame - Mckenna Hall Notre Dame, IN | U | $1,000,000 | approved, future | General Charitable Operations | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Big Shoulders Chicago, IL | U | $1,000,000 | approved, future | General Charitable Operations | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Shirley Ryan Abilitylab Chicago, IL | U | $1,000,000 | paid | CHARITABLE FOR HIGH QUALITY CARE | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Sacred Heart Schools Chicago, IL | U | $899,337 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Big Shoulders Fund Chicago, IL | B | $800,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Lyric Opera of Chicago Chicago, IL | B | $550,000 | paid | MAGNIFICENT ART FORM CONTINUATION | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Lyric Opera Chicago, IL | D | $450,000 | approved, future | General Charitable Operations | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | B | $401,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Loyola Academy Wilmette, IL | B | $400,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Loyola Academy Wilmette, IL | B | $400,000 | approved, future | General Charitable Operations | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Northwestern University - Garage Evanston, IL | C | $400,000 | approved, future | General Charitable Operations | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Accelerate Institute Chicago, IL | B | $300,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | B | $283,800 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Wttw Chicago, IL | U | $200,000 | approved, future | General Charitable Operations | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | The John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Arlington, VA | U | $200,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | World Sport Chicago Chicago, IL | U | $166,250 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Chicago Council On Global Affairs Chicago, IL | B | $125,000 | paid | STRATEGIC PLAN FOR GLOBAL AFFAIRS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Metropolitan Planning Council Chicago, IL | B | $100,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | 100 Club of Chicago Chicago, IL | U | $100,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Northwestern University Global Health Initiative Chicago, IL | U | $100,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Northwestern Kellogg School of Management Evanston, IL | U | $100,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Better Government Association Chicago, IL | B | $95,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Wttw11 Chicago, IL | U | $75,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | After School Matters Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | paid | IMPACT LIVES OF CHICAGO TEENS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | B | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Clearbrook Chicago, IL | C | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Harlem Educational Activities Fund New York, NY | C | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Cara Chicago Chicago, IL | D | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Chicago Historical Society Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | paid | SUPPORT CHICAGO HISTORY MUSEUM | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Navy Seal Foundation Oak Brook, IL | U | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Alexandria, VA | B | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Chicago Community Foundation Chicago, IL | C | $50,000 | paid | MAGGIE DALEY PARK | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Cara Chicago Chicago, IL | D | $50,000 | approved, future | General Charitable Operations | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Metrosquash Chicago, IL | D | $42,500 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Spencer Educational Foundation New York, NY | C | $40,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Metro Squash Nfp Chicago, IL | B | $40,000 | approved, future | General Charitable Operations | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Friends of Prentice Chicago, IL | C | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Chicago, IL | U | $25,000 | paid | CHARITABLE FOR NATURE EDUCATION | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Center City, MN | B | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Greater New York Councils Boy Scouts of America New York, NY | D | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Chicago Foundation for Education Chicago, IL | U | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Sacred Heart Church Winnetka, IL | U | $25,000 | paid | SUPPORT CATHOLIC FAITH | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Saints Faith Hope & Charity Winnetka, IL | U | $25,000 | paid | SUPPORT CATHOLIC FAITH | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | A Better Chicago Chicago, IL | C | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Hobe Sound Community Chest Inc Hobe Sound, FL | B | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Illinois Executive Mansion Association Springfield, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Catholic Extension Society Chicago, IL | U | $25,000 | paid | SUPPORT CATHOLIC FAITH | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Access Living Chicago, IL | U | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | American Academy of Arts & Sciences Cambridge, MA | B | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | George Williams College of Aurora University Williams Bay, WI | U | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Chicago Shakespeare Theatre Chicago, IL | C | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Wings Palatine, IL | U | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Saint Benedict Catholic Church Fontana, WI | U | $25,000 | paid | SUPPORT CATHOLIC FAITH | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Illinois Executive Mansion Association Springfield, IL | B | $25,000 | approved, future | General Charitable Operations | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Gary Comer Youth Center Chicago, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Chicago Fire Department Foundation Chicago, IL | C | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | The Ireland Funds Chicago, IL | U | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum Chicago, IL | U | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Field Museum (wb) Chicago, IL | U | $25,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | St Christopher Catholic Church Hobe Sound, FL | C | $20,000 | paid | SUPPORT CATHOLIC FAITH | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Northwestern University School of Law Chicago, IL | D | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Forefront Chicago, IL | C | $17,363 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Children's Home & Aid Society Chicago, IL | C | $15,100 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Saint Francis de Sales Church Lake Geneva, WI | U | $15,000 | paid | SUPPORT CATHOLIC FAITH | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Uja-Federation New York, NY | U | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Boy Scouts of America Pathways to Adventure Council Munster, IN | U | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Bears Care Lake Forest, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL/CHARITABLE SUPPORT | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare St Paul, MN | C | $10,000 | paid | SUPPORT CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE & NEEDS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Music Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | C | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Millennium Park Foundation Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | U | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Royal Oak Foundation New York, NY | B | $10,000 | approved, future | General Charitable Operations | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Chicago Botanic Garden Glencoe, IL | U | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | The Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | U | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Royal Oak Foundation New York, NY | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Business Executives for National Security Washington, DC | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Crisis Center Inc Gary, IN | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | American Red Cross Chicago & Northern Illinois Chicago, IL | U | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Providence St Mel School Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Tuesday's Children New York, NY | C | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Urban Gateways Chicago, IL | C | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Chicago, IL | C | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Catholic Theological Union Chicago, IL | C | $5,000 | paid | SUPPORT CATHOLIC FAITH | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Looking Glass Theatre Chicago, IL | U | $5,000 | paid | SUPPORT EDUCATION & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | The Garden Conservancy Cold Spring, NY | C | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | The Lincoln Park Zoological Society Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Erie Elementary Charter School Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Geneva Lake Conservancy Fontana, WI | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Unicef USA Chicago, IL | U | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Ua Foundation Drc Tucson, AZ | U | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana Chicago, IL | B | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | The Night Ministry Chicago, IL | C | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Freedom Golf Association Burr Ridge, IL | U | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Chicago Humanities Festival Chicago, IL | C | $2,500 | paid | SUPPORT HUMANITIES | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Land Trust Network Watertown, WI | U | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Holy Family Ministries Northfield, IL | C | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Declan Drumm Sullivan Memorial Fund Chicago, IL | C | $2,500 | paid | SUPPORT CHILDREN | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association Lake Forest, IL | C | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Horticultural Hall Lake Geneva, WI | U | $1,500 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Ellis Marsalis Center for Music Inc New Orleans, LA | B | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Openlands Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Steppenwolf Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Lake Geneva Fresh Air Association Williams Bay, WI | B | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Chicago, IL | B | $250 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
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Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. All years for this funder.
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