The Ragsdale Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ragsdale Family Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $55,631 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $4,877 and the largest $20,000. 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$55,631
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$4,877
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $52,409 the year before.
43% of its 2025 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 | $55,000 | 2 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $52,409 | 6 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $55,631 | 7 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
The Ragsdale Family Foundation 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $25,000 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $20,877 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $4,877 |
| Oregon | 1 | $4,877 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ruskin Group Theatre | To further the purpose of the foundation as stated in the charter | $20,000 |
| Hopetown Charitable Foundation | To further the purpose of the foundation as stated in the charter | $15,000 |
| Westside Neighborhood School | To further the purpose of the foundation as stated in the charter | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | To further the purpose of the foundation as stated in the charter | $4,877 |
| Animal Balance | To further the purpose of the foundation as stated in the charter | $4,877 |
| Lucky's Cat House | To further the purpose of the foundation as stated in the charter | $4,877 |
| Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | To further the purpose of the foundation as stated in the charter | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard E Ragsdale
- Richard E Ragsdale II
- Kevin G Ragsdale
- Bethany R Corrieri
- Brett T Corrieri
Questions people ask
Does The Ragsdale Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ragsdale Family Foundation give?
$55,631 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $4,877.
Who runs The Ragsdale Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard E Ragsdale (President/Director), Richard E Ragsdale II (Director), Kevin G Ragsdale (Director) and Bethany R Corrieri (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.