Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $74,750 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$74,750
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $58,750 the year before.
40% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $58,750 | 20 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $74,750 | 16 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $60,750 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Carey School | To support the here we grow capital campaign. | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula | To support the organization's mission to empower the youth in our community with equitable access to social, academic, and career opportunities to thrive. | $15,000 |
| Leland Stanford Junior University | To support the mba class of 2010 reunion fund. | $5,000 |
| Yale University | Support the alumni fund | $5,000 |
| The Carey School | For the annual fund | $5,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | To support the chancellor's circle | $5,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | To support the penn fund. | $5,000 |
| The Good Tidings Foundation | To support the organization's fund-a-need program | $2,500 |
| Groton School | To benefit groton's annual fund. | $2,000 |
| Crystal Springs Uplands School | To benefit the annual fund | $2,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General operating support | $1,000 |
| California Waterfowl Association | General operating support | $500 |
| Delta Waterfowl Foundation | General operating support | $500 |
| California Trout | General operating support | $500 |
| Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Inc | General operating support | $500 |
| District Ten Wild Duck Eggs | General operating support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen A Ramsay
- Lindsay G Ramsay
- Nonie B Ramsay
- Andrew C Ramsay
- Sheldon C Ramsay
Questions people ask
Does Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation give?
$74,750 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen A Ramsay (Co-President & Director), Lindsay G Ramsay (Co-President & Director), Nonie B Ramsay (Vice-President & Director) and Andrew C Ramsay (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.