Jay Ramsdell Foundation
Accepts applications
Jay Ramsdell Foundation is a private foundation in Damariscotta, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $7,450 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,300 and the largest $1,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$7,450
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$1,300
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$179,264
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5,500 the year before.
100% 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 | $5,100 | 3 | $111,783 |
| 2024 | $5,500 | 4 | $163,884 |
| 2025 | $7,450 | 6 | $179,264 |
How to apply
| Contact | Linda Ramsdell 9 Egypt Lane, Franklin, ME 04634 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 565-2139 |
| What to submit | Applications are picked up at mdi high school. Award is based on personal and athletic qualities similiar to those exhibited by jay ramsdell. Two or more scholarships are awarded each year. |
What Jay Ramsdell Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 6 | $7,450 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern Maine | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Eastern Maine Technical College | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Bowdoin College | Scholarhship | $1,500 |
| Maine Seacoast Mission de Food | Charitable | $1,100 |
| Mdi High School Athletic Boosters | Education | $1,100 |
| Ellsworth Challenger Little League | Charitable | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Ramsdell
Questions people ask
Does Jay Ramsdell Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Jay Ramsdell Foundation give?
$7,450 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,300.
Who runs Jay Ramsdell Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Linda Ramsdell (Trustee).
What does Jay Ramsdell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.