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Ramsey Family Foundation Trust

Preselected recipients only Franklin, Tennessee · EIN 274314234

Ramsey Family Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Franklin, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $425,000 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $249,540 the year before.

21% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$249,54030$1.4 million
2024$425,00033$1.5 million

How to apply

Ramsey Family Foundation 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Ramsey Family Foundation Trust funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Tennessee.

StateGrantsAmount
Tennessee28$360,000
North Carolina1$20,000
Texas1$20,000
Alabama1$10,000
Missouri1$10,000
California1$5,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 33 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Walking the Text
Spring Hill, TN
General fund$30,000
Bridge Ministry
Nashville, TN
General fund$25,000
Gracework Ministries Inc
Franklin, TN
General fund$25,000
Siloam Family Health Center
Nashville, TN
General fund$25,000
Ut Foundation
Knoxville, TN
General fund$25,000
Young Life Williamson County
Brentwood, TN
General fund$25,000
413 Strong
Nashville, TN
General fund$20,000
One Generation Away
Franklin, TN
General fund$20,000
Orphan Outreach
Plano, TX
General fund$20,000
Samaritan's Purse
Boone, NC
General fund$20,000
Shower Up
Spring Hill, TN
General fund$20,000
Tennessee Baptist Children's Homes
Brentwood, TN
General fund$20,000
Both Hands Foundation
Brentwood, TN
General fund$15,000
Freedoms Promise
Nashville, TN
General fund$15,000
Ancoratn
Nashville, TN
General fund$12,000
Big Oak Ranch
Springville, AL
General fund$10,000
Morris Heithcock Fraternal Order of
Franklin, TN
General fund$10,000
Scarlet Hope Nashville
Spring Hill, TN
General fund$10,000
Yai Packs
Clarksville, TN
General fund$10,000
Convoy of Hope
Springfield, MO
General fund$10,000
Williamson College
Franklin, TN
General fund$7,000
Maury County Jail Ministry
Columbia, TN
General fund$6,000
Amazima Ministries
Franklin, TN
General fund$5,000
Cabo English Church MBC
San Diego, CA
General fund$5,000
Nashville Coaches Coalition
Nashville, TN
General fund$5,000
Second Harvest Food Bank
Nashville, TN
General fund$5,000
Various Contributions
Franklin, TN
General fund$5,000
Young Life Davidson County
Nashville, TN
General fund$5,000
Deer Run
Thompsons Station, TN
General fund$5,000
People Loving Nashville
Nashville, TN
General fund$5,000
Estill Springs Fire Department
Estill Springs, TN
General fund$2,000
Memories of Honor
Franklin, TN
General fund$2,000
Mercy Multiplied
Nashville, TN
General fund$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Ramsey Family Foundation Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Ramsey Family Foundation Trust give?

$425,000 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs Ramsey Family Foundation Trust?

Its 2024 filing lists David L Ramsey III (Trustee), Sharon Ramsey (Trustee) and Denise Whittemore (Executive Director).

What does Ramsey Family Foundation Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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