Ramsay Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ramsay Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 33 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$46.6 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
48% 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 | $1.4 million | 26 | $40.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 33 | $46.6 million |
How to apply
Ramsay Family 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 Ramsay Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 25 | $1.8 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $100,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $12,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Carey School | For the capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Santa Catalina School | Support for fundraising consultant for the upcoming fundraising campaign | $250,000 |
| 826 Valencia | For general operating support | $100,000 |
| The Alameda County Community Food Bank Inc | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Kqed Inc | Support youth programming | $100,000 |
| San Francisco Ballet Association | To support the dance in schools & communities program | $100,000 |
| San Francisco Opera Association | To support boheme out of the box | $100,000 |
| 10000 Degrees | Support for bay area programming | $100,000 |
| Berkeley Repertory Theatre | Support youth education programming | $100,000 |
| Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums | Support the equity school partnership program | $100,000 |
| Public Policy Institute of California | Support for civic education | $100,000 |
| Regents of the University of California at Berkeley | For the center for social sector leadership's impact cfo program | $100,000 |
| Achievement Rewards for College Scientists Foundation Inc | For scholarships for graduate students' science research | $50,000 |
| Ignite | For bay area programming | $50,000 |
| Partnership for Public Service Inc | For the future leaders in public service internship program | $50,000 |
| Piedmont Community Church | For general support | $50,000 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All Foundation | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Commonwealth Club of California | Support for democracy and civic education oriented programming | $50,000 |
| Santa Catalina School | For the annual fund | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| Leland Stanford Junior University | For the graduate school of business | $20,000 |
| The Carey School | Support for the annual fund | $15,000 |
| Colby College | For the annual fund and computer science department | $12,000 |
| Athenian School | Support the adventure pillar: athenian wilderness experience (awe) & outdoor education programs and the leadership pillar: student support & wellness | $12,000 |
| Bridging Bionics Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School | For general operating support | $10,000 |
| Togethersf | For general operating support | $5,000 |
| Russian Hill Neighbors | For the angel fund | $5,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | For the penn fund | $5,000 |
| Yale University | For the alumni fund | $5,000 |
| Sacred Heart Schools Atherton | For the annual fund | $5,000 |
| Groton School | For the groton fund | $2,000 |
| Crystal Springs Uplands School | For the annual fund | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nonie B Ramsay
- Stephen A Ramsay
- Andrew C Ramsay
- Lindsay G Ramsay
- George T Argyris
- Erin Wilms
- Nicol D Ramsay
- Sarah V Copeland
Questions people ask
Does Ramsay Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ramsay Family Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Ramsay Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nonie B Ramsay (President & Director), Stephen A Ramsay (Co-Vice President & Director), Andrew C Ramsay (Co-Vice President & Director) and Lindsay G Ramsay (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Ramsay Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.