Philip E and Carole R Ratcliffe Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Philip E and Carole R Ratcliffe Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Annapolis, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.4 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $208,134 and the largest $3.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$9.4 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$208,134
- Largest grant$3.0 million
- Assets$72.7 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.4 million the year before.
67% 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 | $4.4 million | 21 | $77.9 million |
| 2024 | $9.4 million | 24 | $72.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Carlene M Cassidy 275 West St Suite 109, Annapolis, MD 21401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (667) 458-7991, cmcassidy@ratcliffefoundation.com |
| What to submit | A written letter regarding the nature and use of requested grant, along with a copy of the IRS non-profit determination letter, is required. |
| Deadlines | The foundation has no submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | The foundation has no restrictions or limitations on awards. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Philip E and Carole R Ratcliffe Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 14 | $6.8 million |
| Virginia | 5 | $791,267 |
| Florida | 2 | $692,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $240,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $149,200 |
| Alabama | 1 | $3,109 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Queen Anne's County - 2020 | Unrestricted use by recipient | $3.0 million |
| Ferry Cove Shellfish - 2024 | Unrestricted use by recipient | $1.0 million |
| CCBC - 2024 | Unrestricted use by recipient | $810,913 |
| Mica | Unrestricted use by recipient | $441,000 |
| Mountain Gateway CC - 2024 | Unrestricted use by recipient | $400,000 |
| Fiu - 2024 | Unrestricted use by recipient | $380,000 |
| Fiu FL International University | Unrestricted use by recipient | $312,500 |
| Aacc Foundation - Esi 2022 | Unrestricted use by recipient | $300,000 |
| Su - 2023 | Unrestricted use by recipient | $300,000 |
| CCBC - 2022 | Unrestricted use by recipient | $275,000 |
| Imet Reef - 2023 | Unrestricted use by recipient | $270,656 |
| Nacce - 2023 | Unrestricted use by recipient | $240,000 |
| Patrick & Henry CC - 2024 | Unrestricted use by recipient | $176,267 |
| Washington College - 2024 | Unrestricted use by recipient | $152,000 |
| University of Delaware Reef | Unrestricted use by recipient | $149,200 |
| Paul D Camp CC - 2024 | Unrestricted use by recipient | $125,000 |
| Project Opportunity - 2023 | Unrestricted use by recipient | $94,971 |
| Children's Home 2024 | Unrestricted use by recipient | $70,000 |
| Tidewater Boat - 2024 | Unrestricted use by recipient | $60,000 |
| Hagerstown CC - 2024 | Unrestricted use by recipient | $53,526 |
| Horizons of Kent & Queen - 2023 | Unrestricted use by recipient | $50,000 |
| Mountain Gateway CC - Scholarships | Unrestricted use by recipient | $30,000 |
| Open Works - 2024 | Unrestricted use by recipient | $16,500 |
| Heals Inc | Unrestricted use by recipient | $3,109 |
Officers and trustees
- James D Wright
- Tina Davenport
- James A Clauson
Questions people ask
Does Philip E and Carole R Ratcliffe Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The foundation has no submission deadlines.
How much does Philip E and Carole R Ratcliffe Foundation Inc give?
$9.4 million in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $208,134.
Who runs Philip E and Carole R Ratcliffe Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists James D Wright (President), Tina Davenport (Trustee) and James A Clauson (Trustee).
What does Philip E and Carole R Ratcliffe Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.