The Ryan Ida Alice TUW Main foundation concentrates its philanthropy entirely on sustaining a single Roman Catholic parish in Saint Louis, providing repeated general operating support to Cathedral of Christ the King. Its giving appears faith‑based and locally focused, aimed at keeping parish operations and community services running rather than funding a wide range of causes. The foundation’s strategy is simple and targeted: large, repeated unrestricted grants to one established church.
Highly concentrated: all funds directed to a single grantee in multiple grants, large amounts focused on unrestricted/general operating support rather than many small or diverse grants.
Ryan Ida Alice Tuw Main’s giving is defined by repeated unrestricted support for Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta. The largest recent award in the record was a $1,000,000 general operating grant in 2023, followed by another $800,000 in 2024 and $850,000 in 2025, all to the same parish. That pattern makes the foundation unusually focused: its recent philanthropy centers on sustaining a Roman Catholic parish rather than spreading funds across many issue areas. The broader grant list shows that this parish-centered approach still leaves room for other Atlanta-area institutions, especially in health, education, and human services. Recent recipients include Emory St Josephs Hospital of Atlanta Inc, Gwinnett Technical College, and Meals on Wheels Atlanta Inc, each receiving general operating support. Across the record, the foundation appears to favor flexible funding that can be used for ongoing organizational needs rather than restricted project work. Although the legal name is Ryan Ida Alice Tuw Main and the headquarters are in Saint Louis, the foundation’s giving is concentrated elsewhere, with nearly all visible grants landing in Georgia. The result is a profile shaped less by formal program lines than by a steady mix of parish support and selected community institutions in metro Atlanta.
In faith-based giving, Ryan Ida Alice Tuw Main has repeatedly supported Cathedral of Christ the King with general operating grants, including $1,000,000 in 2023 and $850,000 in 2025. That kind of unrestricted support points to a priority on parish stability, worship services, and day-to-day operations. The foundation also funds health organizations. In Atlanta, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital received general operating support in 2024, while Emory Saint Josephs Hospital of Atlanta Inc received support in 2023 and 2025. The presence of several hospital grants suggests health is a regular part of the grant portfolio. Education and human services appear as additional themes. Gwinnett Technical College received general operating support in 2024, and Meals on Wheels Atlanta Inc received support in 2025. These grants show a preference for established institutions serving local residents through education, nutrition, and service delivery.
$1.7M
$32.6M
$4.1M
$2.2M
Most grants fall between $8K and $10K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$10K
About 0% of grants go to recipients in GA.
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Notable grantees: Cathedral of Christ the King
Typical grants are modest relative to the headline awards: the p25, median, and p75 are $7,500, $10,000, and $10,000. That distribution indicates many smaller general operating grants alongside a few much larger commitments. The record also shows repeat giving to the same organizations across multiple years, especially Cathedral of Christ the King and several Atlanta health providers. The foundation is not an individual-giving vehicle and does not make program-related investments. Its active grant program, Ida Alice Ryan Charitable Trust General Grants, is administered by Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services and accepts unsolicited applications.
Grant recipients are overwhelmingly in the United States, and the visible record is concentrated in Georgia. Atlanta appears repeatedly, with additional grants in Lawrenceville, Clarkston, Kennesaw, Jonesboro, Smyrna, Union City, Roswell, and Stone Mountain. Georgia is also the top state by grant count. Despite the foundation’s Saint Louis headquarters, the grants shown here do not go to Missouri recipients.
The foundation supports a mix of Catholic parish operations and Atlanta-area nonprofits. Recent grants include general operating support for Cathedral of Christ the King, health institutions such as Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, and service organizations including Meals on Wheels Atlanta Inc and Gwinnett Technical College.
The grant-size profile is concentrated around small awards: p25 is $7,500, median is $10,000, and p75 is $10,000. At the same time, the recent record includes much larger awards, including seven-figure support for Cathedral of Christ the King.
Yes. The Ida Alice Ryan Charitable Trust General Grants program, administered by Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services, accepts unsolicited applications.
Georgia is the top state by grant count. The recipient city list is heavily centered in Atlanta, with additional grants in nearby Georgia communities such as Lawrenceville, Clarkston, Kennesaw, Jonesboro, Smyrna, Union City, Roswell, and Stone Mountain.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE KING | ATLANTA, GA | $850,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| EMORY SAINT JOSEPHS HOSPITAL | ATLANTA, GA | $60,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| JEWISH HOMELIFE | ATLANTA, GA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| EMORY UNIVERSITY | ATLANTA, GA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| MEALS ON WHEELS ATLANTA INC | ATLANTA, GA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CLARKSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH INC | CLARKSTON, GA | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ASCENSA HEALTH INC | ATLANTA, GA | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| THE GRADY HEALTH FOUNDATION INC | ATLANTA, GA | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ATLANTA ASSOC FOR CONVALESCENT AGED PERSONS INC | ATLANTA, GA | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF | SMYRNA, GA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| NAMI GEORGIA INC | ATLANTA, GA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| DDD FOUNDATION INC | ATLANTA, GA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ATLANTA CHILDRENS SHELTER INC | ATLANTA, GA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| VISITING NURSE HEALTH SYSTEM INC | ATLANTA, GA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| THE UNITED METHODIST CHILDRENS HOME | JACKSON, MS | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA FOUNDATION IN | CARROLLTON, GA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| FOUNDATION OF WESLEY WOODS INC | ATLANTA, GA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| THE SHELTERING ARMS | ATLANTA, GA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | ATLANTA, GA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| MERCY HOUSING SOUTH EAST | DENVER, CO | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| WILDERNESS WORKS INC | ATLANTA, GA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ATLANTA RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE | ATLANTA, GA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| HOUSE INC | MIDDLEBURY, VT | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ANGEL FLIGHT SOARS INC | CHAMBLEE, GA | $12,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| WELLSPRING LIVING INC | ATLANTA, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SUNSHINE ON A RANNEY DAY INC | ROSWELL, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| MEDICAL HEALTHCARE INC (ADMH) DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES | ATLANTA, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SPECIAL NEEDS RESPITE INC | ROSWELL, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CAMP KUDZU INC | ATLANTA, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| METRO ATLANTA RECOVERY RESIDENCES INC | DORAVILLE, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ATLANTA VICTIM ASSISTANCE INC | ATLANTA, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| GIVING HEALTH INC | BALL GROUND, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CAMP SUNSHINE INC | DECATUR, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| HILLSIDE INC | ATLANTA, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| OUR HOUSE INC | DECATUR, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| FOUR CORNERS GROUP INC | CANTON, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC | ATLANTA, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SCOTTDALE EARLY LEARNING INC | SCOTTDALE, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ATLANTA VOLUNTEER LAWYERS FOUNDATION INC | ATLANTA, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| VISION REHABILITATION SERVICES OF GEORGI | SMYRNA, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| YOUTHSPARK INC | ATLANTA, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| GEORGIA ASYLUM IMMIGRATION NETWORK INC | ATLANTA, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| COMMON GOOD ATLANTA INC | ATLANTA, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| FCS URBAN MINISTRIES INC | ATLANTA, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| THE ATLANTAFULTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDAT | ATLANTA, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOLS OF GWINNETT INC | LAWRENCEVILLE, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CAMP TWIN LAKES INC | ATLANTA, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| TRAINING AND COUNSELING CENTER AT SAINT | ATLANTA, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| GEORGE WEST MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION | ATLANTA, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| GLOBAL GROWERS NETWORK INC | DECATUR, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE KING
$850,000GENERAL OPERATING
EMORY SAINT JOSEPHS HOSPITAL
$60,000GENERAL OPERATING
JEWISH HOMELIFE
$25,000GENERAL OPERATING
EMORY UNIVERSITY
$25,000GENERAL OPERATING
CLARKSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH INC
$20,000GENERAL OPERATING
ASCENSA HEALTH INC
$20,000GENERAL OPERATING
ATLANTA ASSOC FOR CONVALESCENT AGED PERSONS INC
$20,000GENERAL OPERATING
NAMI GEORGIA INC
$15,000GENERAL OPERATING
THE UNITED METHODIST CHILDRENS HOME
$15,000GENERAL OPERATING
THE SHELTERING ARMS
$15,000GENERAL OPERATING
MERCY HOUSING SOUTH EAST
$15,000GENERAL OPERATING
WILDERNESS WORKS INC
$15,000GENERAL OPERATING
ATLANTA RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
$15,000GENERAL OPERATING
HOUSE INC
$15,000GENERAL OPERATING
WELLSPRING LIVING INC
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
SUNSHINE ON A RANNEY DAY INC
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
MEDICAL HEALTHCARE INC (ADMH) DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
SPECIAL NEEDS RESPITE INC
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
ATLANTA VICTIM ASSISTANCE INC
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
GIVING HEALTH INC
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
FOUR CORNERS GROUP INC
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
SCOTTDALE EARLY LEARNING INC
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
VISION REHABILITATION SERVICES OF GEORGI
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
COMMON GOOD ATLANTA INC
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
THE ATLANTAFULTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDAT
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
TRAINING AND COUNSELING CENTER AT SAINT
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING