Ramapo Trust
Preselected recipients only
Ramapo Trust is a private foundation in Teaneck, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $564,480 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$564,480
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$81.1 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
45% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $5.8 million | 30 | $74.0 million |
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 50 | $76.9 million |
| 2024 | $564,480 | 40 | $81.1 million |
How to apply
Ramapo Trust 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 Ramapo Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 3 | $130,000 |
| New York | 11 | $127,902 |
| South Carolina | 3 | $52,500 |
| Washington | 3 | $40,000 |
| California | 2 | $32,500 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $30,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $25,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baker Senior Center Naples | General support | $100,000 |
| Early Alzheimer's Foundation Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Abington Memorial Hospital Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Alzheimer Respite & Resource Memory Matters | General support | $20,000 |
| Elderwise | General support | $20,000 |
| Familymeans | General support | $20,000 |
| Here to Stay Wintergreen | General support | $20,000 |
| Institute for Psychoanalytic Training & Research Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Delaware Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Opica Adult Day Care Center Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Respite Care Charleston | General support | $20,000 |
| Share the Care Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Syracuse Jewish Family Service | General support | $20,000 |
| The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC | General support | $20,000 |
| The Ark of SC | General support | $12,500 |
| Wise & Healthy Aging | General support | $12,500 |
| Center for Human Services | General support | $10,000 |
| Children's Home Society of New Jersey | General support | $10,000 |
| Connectedly | General support | $10,000 |
| Family Education and Support Services | General support | $10,000 |
| First United Methodist Church of Magnolia | General support | $10,000 |
| Generations Together | General support | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Service Bureau Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Lyngblomsten Services Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Manna Foodbank | General support | $10,000 |
| Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| St Andrew's United Methodist Church | General support | $10,000 |
| Kids Kinn Caregivers Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Wilson County Department of Social Services | General support | $5,000 |
| Henry Street Settlement | General support | $4,083 |
| Women in Need | General support | $4,056 |
| Little Sisters of the Assumption | General support | $4,051 |
| Visions at Selis Manor | General support | $3,212 |
| St Simon Stock Church | General support | $3,200 |
| Bright Side Manor | General support | $3,108 |
| Jewish Community Center | General support | $2,500 |
| Marshfield Area Respite Care Center | General support | $2,500 |
| The Dale Association Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| The Second Reformed Church | General support | $270 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen L Schwartz
- Natahir Lety Schwartz
- Arthur Norman Field
- Karen Schwartz Hart
- Mary Ann van Clief
Questions people ask
Does Ramapo Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ramapo Trust give?
$564,480 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ramapo Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen L Schwartz (Trustee), Natahir Lety Schwartz (Trustee), Arthur Norman Field (Trustee) and Karen Schwartz Hart (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ramapo Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly seniors, faith communities and health.