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Ramsey Family Foundation Trust is a private corporation based in FRANKLIN, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. The principal officer is Denise Whittemore. It holds total assets of $1.5M. Annual income is reported at $542K. Total assets have decreased from $2.1M in 2011 to $1.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Tennessee. According to available records, Ramsey Family Foundation Trust has made 181 grants totaling $2M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $424K in 2020 to $250K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $818K distributed across 76 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $100K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 64 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Tennessee, Kansas, North Carolina, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$14K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 40 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Ramsey Family Foundation Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 181 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN, KS, NC.
Ramsey Family Foundation Trust has distributed a total of $2M across 181 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $100K.
Ramsey Family Foundation Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ramsey Family Foundation Trust is headquartered in FRANKLIN, TN. While based in TN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David L Ramsey Iii | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sharon Ramsey | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Denise Whittemore | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
181
Total Giving
$2M
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
64
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various ContributionsGENERAL FUND | Franklin, TN | $32K | 2023 |
| Kiddie Academy Of BrentwoodGENERAL FUND | Brentwood, TN | $15K | 2023 |
| Bridge MinistryGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| One Generation AwayGENERAL FUND | Franklin, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Shower UpGENERAL FUND | Spring Hill, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Orphan OutreachGENERAL FUND | Plano, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Freedoms PromiseGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Gracework Ministries IncGENERAL FUND | Franklin, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Samaritan'S PurseGENERAL FUND | Boone, NC | $10K | 2023 |
| Siloam Family Health CenterGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Tennessee Baptist Children'S HomesGENERAL FUND | Brentwood, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Yai PacksGENERAL FUND | Clarksville, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Young Life Williamson CountyGENERAL FUND | Brentwood, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| AncoratnGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Both Hands FoundationGENERAL FUND | Brentwood, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Lifepoint ChurchGENERAL FUND | Smyrna, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Nashville Rescue MissionGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| 413 StrongGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Amazima MinistriesGENERAL FUND | Franklin, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Scarlet Hope NashvilleGENERAL FUND | Spring Hill, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Morris Heithcock Fraternal Order OfGENERAL FUND | Franklin, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Food BankGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Nashville Coaches CoalitionGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Young Life Davidson CountyGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Big Oak RanchGENERAL FUND | Springville, AL | $5K | 2023 |
| Memories Of HonorGENERAL FUND | Franklin, TN | $2K | 2023 |
| Estill Springs Fire DepartmentGENERAL FUND | Estill Springs, TN | $2K | 2023 |
| Mercy MultipliedGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $2K | 2023 |
| Maury County Jail MinistryGENERAL FUND | Columbia, TN | $1K | 2023 |
| Antioch Hs Alumni AssociationGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $100 | 2023 |
| Ut FoundationGENERAL FUND | Knoxville, TN | $25K | 2022 |
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