Ryan-richtsmeier Charitable
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes, primarily focusing on education, youth development, human services, and disability advocacy. Its mission emphasizes empowering individuals and communities through mentorship, access to essential services, and educational opportunities. The foundation funds initiatives that provide shelter, food, and social programs, as well as those that promote arts and culture. It serves diverse populations, including youth, individuals with disabilities, and community members in need, reflecting a commitment to enhancing quality of life and fostering community engagement.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established, mission-aligned nonprofits that match the foundation's historical areas (education, youth development, human services, local community programs, and environmental/arts projects) and have an existing connection or demonstrated relevance to the foundation's regional focus.
Good Fit
- • Has an established track record in education, youth services, human services, community centers, or regional environmental/arts work.
- • Operates in or has strong program ties to Maryland or the other states the foundation has recently supported.
- • Is already known to the foundation or has an introduction through a mutual contact or intermediary.
- • Can manage grants in the $10K–$80K range and demonstrate clear program impact.
Geography
Grants in the latest year went to organizations in five states, showing multi-state reach, but just over half of dollars were concentrated in Maryland and in-state share is small relative to out-of-state giving.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a dozen distinct independent grantees and the foundation consistently funds a similar number each year, so recipient breadth is meaningful for a small private foundation even though the top five grantees capture most dollars.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly reports supporting only preselected applicants, observed turnover is low (only two new grantees in the latest year), and there is no public website or clear contact route, so an unfamiliar applicant is unlikely to enter the portfolio without a direct introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
