Ransom Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Ransom Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$60,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $53,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $59,000 | 8 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $53,000 | 11 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $60,000 | 9 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Ransom Charitable 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 Ransom Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 7 | $48,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $7,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amputee Blade Runners | To assist disabled athletes | $15,000 |
| Hear Nashville | Hearing AIDS for 25 people | $15,000 |
| Bristol Regional Speech and Hearing Center | To support speech and hearing services | $7,000 |
| Cumberland Children's Center | Grace program for relatives, angel tree program | $5,000 |
| St Baldrick's Foundation | In memory of rowan price | $5,000 |
| Progess Inc | Support services for disabled senior citizens | $4,000 |
| Academy at Hickory Hallow | Scholarship in honor of the william warren principals award | $3,000 |
| Academy at Opry Mills | Scholarship in honor of the william warren principals award | $3,000 |
| Simon Youth Academy | Scholarship in honor of the william warren principals award | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mariner Trust Company
- William Ransom
- Marylee R Shaffer
Questions people ask
Does Ransom Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ransom Charitable Trust give?
$60,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ransom Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Mariner Trust Company (Trustee), William Ransom (Trustee) and Marylee R Shaffer (Trustee).
What does Ransom Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability, education and youth programs.