Ida Alice Ryan Charitable Trust Fund

The Ida Alice Ryan Charitable Trust is administered by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. through its Trust Philanthropic Services for Private Foundations. The trust was established under the will of Miss Ida Alice Ryan, who passed away in 1953. According to the terms of the will, one-half of the trust’s net income is designated for the Catholic Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta, Georgia, while the remaining income is directed towards charitable institutions in or near Atlanta. The trustee retains full discretion over the selection of grant recipients and no institution holds an entitlement to receive funds. The founding document expresses a preference for institutions such as community funds and hospitals, with specific mention of St. Joseph’s Infirmary. The trust aims to support charitable institutions located within the Metro Atlanta 28-County Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). It primarily supports initiatives within the program areas of arts, culture, and humanities; education; health; human services; and public/society benefit. While there are no strict limitations on the type of programs supported, the foundation gives first priority to hospitals and health, followed by education, human services, and public/society benefit, and lastly, arts, culture, and humanities. Eligible applicants must be nonprofit organizations recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with specific review cycles tied to submission deadlines. To be considered for the March grant meeting, applications must be submitted by February 1. For the September meeting, submissions must be received by August 1. All applicants receive an automated confirmation upon submission, and decisions are typically communicated by April and November, respectively. Grant recipients may be required to submit periodic progress updates and final reports to assess the impact and use of the awarded funds. The foundation does not provide scholarships to individuals; such inquiries are directed to alternative sources like csascholars.org. Additionally, applicants should ensure that their work aligns with the geographic focus of the trust, which limits funding to institutions within or near Atlanta, Georgia. The trust is managed by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., which also provides philanthropic services for private foundations. For further assistance or inquiries, applicants may contact Wells Fargo's grant administration support by phone at 1-888-235-4351 or via email at grantadministration@wellsfargo.com. This ensures organizations have access to the necessary guidance throughout the application process.