Private foundation · Alpharetta, GA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Ryder System Charitable Foundation Inc.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $100,800 · 1 in Rutherford County
- Typical grant
- $1,800 to $80,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $9,900, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County, Shelby County, Rutherford County · plus 54 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2M | $101K | 4 |
| 2024 | $2M | $100K | 3 |
| 2023 | $2.1M | $149K | 4 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Ryder System Charitable Foundation · Alpharetta · (305) 962-7019
- What to send
- Organizations seeking support from ryder system charitable foundation, inc. (foundation) must submit a single copy of a request in written letter form. Proposals should be concise yet contain adequate information about the specific project for which funding is sought, and current data on the organization's financial status, management, board of directors, and scope of service to the community. Particular emphasis should be placed on why it would be appropriate for the foundation to support a given request. The foundation only provides support for internal revenue code sec. 501(c)(3) organizations and evidence of sec. 501(c)(3) status must be submitted.
- Deadlines
- The foundation reviews requests throughout the year.
- Limits
- Requests from individuals and organizations other than sec. 501(c)(3) organizations will not be considered.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Amy FedermanCeo & president
- W Daniel SusikVice president & treasurer
- Trevor HewlettVice president - tax
- David M BeilinCorporate secretary
- Kitty DumasExecutive director/assistant secretary
- Laura Zapata-KimAssistant secretary
- Braden K MollSr. assistant treasurer
- Maria A AlonsoAssistant treasurer
- Veronica S EspinozaAssistant treasurer
- Robert E SanchezDirector - chair
- John J DiezDirector
- Robert D FatovicDirector
- Karen M JonesDirector
- Stephanie BaccarellaAssistant treasurer
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Ryder pledge payment 5 of 5 for ryder endowed supply chain professorship and ryder nexxus scholarships.
- Supply chain forum basic partnership 2025/2026
- Supports scholarships for students
Tennessee organizations it funded
Rutherford County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Ryder pledge payment 5 of 5 for ryder endowed supply chain professorship and... | $80K |
| University of Tennessee Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Supply chain forum basic partnership 2025/2026 | $18K |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospitalalsac | Memphis, Shelby County | Donation to the st. Jude memorial fund | $1,800 |
It also made 1 grant to individual people. We don't list their names.