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RYAN THOMAS FOUNDATION
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 263764684 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE T30 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K) · www.theryanthomasfoundation.com
revenue
$47K
expenses
$42K
net assets
$7K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

RAISED FUND TO CONTRIBUTE TO OTHER WATER SAFETY ORGANIZATION

profile · synthesized from sources

The Ryan Thomas Foundation is a Phoenix-based nonprofit established in memory of Ryan Thomas, who drowned at Saguaro Lake in 2008. The foundation promotes water safety through public education, fundraising events, and partnerships with state agencies. It supports water safety initiatives and funds life jacket loaner kiosks at Arizona lakes to prevent drowning incidents.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Golf Tournament
Annual fundraising event that raises money for water safety education and life jacket kiosk maintenance, offering sponsorship tiers and participant registration
Life Jacket Loaner Program
Partnership with Arizona Game and Fish Department to install and maintain life jacket kiosks at seven Arizona lakes, providing free access to life jackets for the public
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • General Operating Support Grants 3 activities
    • Direct financial assistance to organizations
      Provides direct financial support to other organizations, with documented grants totaling at least $48,600 ($20,000, $18,000, and $10,600) to support water safety and related efforts.
    • Direct financial assistance to organizations
      Provides direct monetary grants to other organizations, totaling at least $48,600 based on documented disbursements of $20,000, $18,000, and $10,600.
    • Provided financial assistance to organizations
      Distributed a total of $48,600 in direct financial assistance to other organizations, including individual grants of $20,000, $18,000, and $10,600.
  • Charity Golf Tournament 3 activities
    • Golf tournament event for water safety promotion
      Hosts an annual golf tournament, such as the one held on April 23, 2022, at Superstition Springs in Mesa, AZ, to promote water safety awareness.
    • Golf tournament fundraising event
      Hosts an annual golf tournament, such as the one held on April 23, 2022, at Superstition Springs in Mesa, AZ, to promote water safety and support organizational initiatives.
    • Hosted annual golf tournament
      Organized and hosted an annual golf tournament on April 23, 2022, as a programmatic or fundraising activity.
  • Boating Safety Outreach & Monitoring 3 activities
    • Installed and maintained life jacket kiosks
      Established and maintained life jacket loaner kiosks at seven Arizona lakes: Lake Pleasant, Lake Mohave, Bartlett, Saguaro, Canyon, Apache, and Lake Havasu, with ongoing support for 18 kiosks across the state.
    • Operation of life jacket kiosks at Arizona lakes
      Established and maintains life jacket kiosks at multiple Arizona lakes, including Lake Pleasant, Mohave, Bartlett, Saguaro, Canyon, Apache, and Lake Havasu, with support for the installation and ongoing maintenance of 18 kiosks.
    • Operation of life jacket kiosks at Arizona lakes
      Establishes and maintains life jacket kiosks at multiple Arizona lakes, including Lake Pleasant, Mohave, Bartlett, Saguaro, Canyon, Apache, and Lake Havasu, to promote water safety. The organization has supported the installation and maintenance of 18 kiosks across these locations.
  • Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) Programs 2 activities
    • Support for water safety education through donations
      Provides donations to organizations engaged in water safety education, building their capacity to deliver safety programming and outreach.
    • Support for water safety education through organizational donations
      Provides financial support to organizations engaged in water safety education initiatives as part of broader capacity-building efforts.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$47K
Contributions & grants$47K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$42K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$7K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$7K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +9324.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 2
  • MARK WULFF — DIRECTOR
  • SHANNON LIEBROCK — DIRECTOR
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Arizona Game and Fish Department Partner — Partnered to establish life-saving life jacket kiosks at Arizona lakes.
  • Arizona Game and Fish department Partner — Worked with to assist in the installation and maintenance of life jacket kiosks.
  • Superstition Springs Partner — Hosts the golf tournament event.