Mary R Ramseur Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Mary R Ramseur Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Anderson, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $12,500 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $2,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$12,500
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$750
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$226,612
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $8,500 the year before.
35% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9,000 | 3 | $186,674 |
| 2024 | $8,500 | 15 | $210,544 |
| 2025 | $12,500 | 17 | $226,612 |
How to apply
| Contact | Barbara R Pickens 405 Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (864) 226-5977 |
| What to submit | Letter describing amount and proposed use of funds |
What Mary R Ramseur Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 17 | $12,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tri County Tech | Public service | $2,000 |
| Anderson Interfaith Ministries | Public service | $1,000 |
| South Main Chapel and Mercy Center | Public service | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Public service | $1,000 |
| Cancer Assn of Anderson | Public service | $1,000 |
| Cleo Baily Experiment | Public service | $1,000 |
| Anderson County Meals on Wheels | Public service | $1,000 |
| The Lot Project | Public service | $750 |
| Hope Missions | Public service | $750 |
| Anderson YMCA | Public service | $500 |
| First Light | Public service | $500 |
| The Champions Center | Public service | $500 |
| Westside Community Center | Public service | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Public service | $250 |
| Anderson Emergency Kitchen | Public service | $250 |
| Rocky River Conservancy | Public service | $250 |
| Anderson Free Clinic | Public service | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara R Pickens
- Mary Pickens
- Sarah P Busby
- Marshall I Pickens III
- Marshall I Pickens
- Harriet M Fajkowski
- Mary R McMeekin
- Matthew B McMeekin
- Robert R McMeekin
Questions people ask
Does Mary R Ramseur Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Mary R Ramseur Charitable Trust give?
$12,500 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $750.
Who runs Mary R Ramseur Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara R Pickens (Trustee), Mary Pickens (Trustee), Sarah P Busby (Trustee) and Marshall I Pickens III (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Mary R Ramseur Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and health.