Ralphs Prather Ranch Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ralphs Prather Ranch Foundation is a private foundation in Hollister, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $72,312 in 56 grants; the typical grant was $212 and the largest $27,297. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$72,312
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$212
- Largest grant$27,297
- Assets$0
- New grantees74%
Giving in 2025 was up from $68,105 the year before.
74% of its 2025 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 | $58,177 | 23 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $68,105 | 26 | $0 |
| 2025 | $72,312 | 56 | $0 |
How to apply
Ralphs Prather Ranch 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 Ralphs Prather Ranch Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 55 | $71,312 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alain Ralphs Benson Foundation | Charity | $27,297 |
| Shasta District Fair | Charity | $10,101 |
| Inter-Mountain Fair - Jr Livestock | Charity | $6,647 |
| Butte Valley 4-H Club | Charity | $3,750 |
| Shasta Land Trust | Charity | $3,108 |
| Shasta County Farm Bureau | Charity | $2,266 |
| Good News Rescue Mission | Charity | $1,856 |
| Shasta College Foundation | Charity | $1,680 |
| Fall River Valley Library | Charity | $1,058 |
| Tulelake Rotary Club | Charity | $1,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Charity | $1,000 |
| San Benito Jr Livestock Sale | Charity | $1,000 |
| St Francis Catholic Church | Charity | $1,000 |
| Monterey Co Fair Jr Livestock aucti | Charity | $1,000 |
| San Benito County Heritage Foundati | Charity | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $500 |
| Dorris Lion's Club | Charity | $500 |
| Fall River Valley Fire Prot Distric | Charity | $500 |
| Empire Recovery Center | Charity | $500 |
| Fall River Big Valley Cattlemen | Charity | $400 |
| Siskiyou Land Trust | Charity | $370 |
| Snippp | Charity | $370 |
| Mayers Healthcare Foundation | Charity | $370 |
| Individual | Charity | $250 |
| Regents of the University of Califo | Charity | $250 |
| Shasta Historical Society | Charity | $212 |
| Exodus Farms Ministry | Charity | $212 |
| Nick Dahl Memorial Veterans FUnd | Charity | $212 |
| empire hotel eharc inc | charity | $212 |
| Individual | Charity | $212 |
| Siskiyou Food Assistance Corporatio | Charity | $174 |
| Fort Crook Historical Society | Charity | $159 |
| Friend of the Intermountain Library | Charity | $159 |
| PALO CEDRO COMMUNITY Park | Charity | $159 |
| Redding Christian School | Charity | $159 |
| Michael James Mangas Endowment Fund | charity | $159 |
| Haven Humane Society | charity | $159 |
| Shasta Library Foundation | Charity | $106 |
| Community Foundation of the North S | Charity | $106 |
Officers and trustees
- Aileen Ehn
- Mary Rickert
- Jim Rickert
Questions people ask
Does Ralphs Prather Ranch Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ralphs Prather Ranch Foundation give?
$72,312 in tax year 2025, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $212.
Who runs Ralphs Prather Ranch Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Aileen Ehn (President), Mary Rickert (Cfo) and Jim Rickert (Director).
What does Ralphs Prather Ranch Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, youth programs and education.