Mission
To foster regional economic development and support entrepreneurship by providing business incubation, education, and mentorship programs to early-stage and growing businesses.
Public Charity
Don Ryan Center for Innovation Inc
Don Ryan Center for Innovation Inc is a private foundation categorized as Public Charity based in Bluffton, SC. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $656K, expenses of $558K, total assets of $686K. Imperigo tracks 1 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $40K.
EIN: 453996460
Bluffton, SC
Urban & Community Economic Development
NTEE: S31
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$656K
Total Expenses$558K
Total Assets$686K
Grants Given1
Grant Total$40K
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Don Ryan Center for Innovation Inc
How Don Ryan Center for Innovation Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 7 years.
$83
Programs
the work itself
$16
Management
running the organization
$1
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $83 for programs
$83
The Don Ryan Center for Innovation (DRCI) advances regional economic development by providing specialized business incubation, mentorship, and support programs
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Given
Organizational support
$40,000
Showing up to 5 of 1 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Chair
Berl Davis
Director
Bernie Traywick
Executive Director
David Nelems
Director (term exp)
Debra Edmondson
Director (term exp)
Edward Taylor
Director
Jim Biggs
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $656K | $558K | $686K |
| 2024 | $554K | $477K | $533K |
| 2023 | $876K | $796K | $791K |
| 2022 | $480K | $429K | $332K |
| 2021 | $581K | $448K | $307K |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $581K to $656K (+13%), with total assets most recently reported at $686K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in SC.
SC
Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.