Dan and Gwen Ramras Charitable Trust
The Dan and Gwen Ramras Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Fairbanks, Alaska. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations and activities including food assistance, emergency shelter, community programs, health services, sports, and the arts.
Dan and Gwen Ramras Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Dan and Gwen Ramras Charitable Trust gave $195K across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Alaska. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $194,800
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- +5.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,751
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,779,135
- +13.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (9 of 41, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Alaska (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dan and Gwen Ramras Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2612 17Th Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Phone: (907) 452-8337
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dan and Gwen Ramras Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fairbanks Community Food Bank ($45K). Together the top 10 received $173K.
Grant Size Distribution
187 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 187 grants of 187 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alaska. The remaining reported shares were California (8%), Wisconsin (3%), New York (1%), and Maryland (1%). Listed grants also included support for organizations in Fairbanks and for grantees in California and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dan and Gwen Ramras Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 41 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $121K (2020) to $195K (2024). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $195K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks Community Food Bank Fairbanks, AK | Distribute Food to the Hungry | $45,000 |
| Fairbanks Tennis Association- FTA Fairbanks, AK | Provide Travel for FTA Needs | $40,000 |
| Congregation of Hatzafon Fairbanks, AK | Support for the Jewish Community in Fairbanks, Alaska | $18,000 |
| Fairbanks Rescue Mission Fairbanks, AK | Fairbanks rescue mission provides emergency shelter and programs to those experiencing hardships or homelessness in interior Alaska | $15,000 |
| RCPC Fairbanks, AK | Supports prevention of child abuse and neglectresource center for parents and children | $15,000 |
| Rancho Mirage Writers Festival Rancho Mirage, CA | Support for the annual celebration of writers, books, readers, and ideas | $10,000 |
| The Breast Cancer Detection Center Fairbanks, AK | Provide Low Cost Mammograms for Women | $10,000 |
| University of Alaska (Wm BB Fund) Fairbanks, AK | To Support the Women's Basketball Team | $10,000 |
| FTA Endowment Fund Madison, WI | Non for Profit Endowment Manager | $5,000 |
| Shelter from the Storm Palm Desert, CA | Provides women and children shelter, clothing and food in coachella valley | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,779,135 | $416,884 | $209,948 | $194,800 | 41 | $194,800 | $401,736 | $198,175 |
| 2023 | $1,572,199 | $128,199 | $210,818 | $185,900 | 39 | $185,900 | $103,281 | $187,052 |
| 2022 | $1,655,303 | $-65,582 | $186,649 | $167,330 | 34 | $167,330 | $43,297 | $185,710 |
| 2021 | $1,768,569 | $78,832 | $148,541 | $132,030 | 37 | $132,030 | $61,417 | $167,546 |
| 2020 | $1,837,872 | $74,417 | $129,640 | $120,930 | 36 | — | $64,496 | $132,292 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dan and Gwen Ramras Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $198K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its grants show support for organizations working in areas such as hunger relief, homelessness, child abuse prevention, health, sports, Jewish community support, and arts and culture.
Among its 2024 grantees, Fairbanks Rescue Mission described its work as providing food, clothing, shelter, and spiritual guidance for people experiencing homelessness or need in the Fairbanks area. Shelter from the Storm described its services as shelter, counseling, and support for victims of domestic violence. Fairbanks Drama Association said it teaches, produces, and supports theatre for children and adults in Fairbanks and Alaska. Other grantees included organizations focused on scholarships, public broadcasting, human rights, and an annual writers’ festival.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust reported 41 grants totaling $194,800. Grants ranged from $50 to $45,000, with a median grant of $500.
Among the largest grants were $45,000 to Fairbanks Community Food Bank to distribute food to people in need; $40,000 to Fairbanks Tennis Association for travel; and $18,000 to Congregation of Hatzafon to support the Jewish community in Fairbanks. Other grants included $15,000 to Fairbanks Rescue Mission and $15,000 to RCPC, as well as $10,000 each to Rancho Mirage Writers Festival, The Breast Cancer Detection Center, and the University of Alaska women’s basketball team.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Gwen Ramras is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Dan and Gwen Ramras Charitable Trust is led by Gwen Ramras, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gwen Ramras
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Dan and Gwen Ramras Charitable Trust
How much does Dan and Gwen Ramras Charitable Trust give each year?
Dan and Gwen Ramras Charitable Trust gave $195K across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $186K across 39 grants.
What is Dan and Gwen Ramras Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Dan and Gwen Ramras Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $4,751, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dan and Gwen Ramras Charitable Trust that year got $3K on average.
Where does Dan and Gwen Ramras Charitable Trust give grants?
Dan and Gwen Ramras Charitable Trust gives mostly in Alaska: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fairbanks, AK (13 grants), New York, NY (7 grants), Palm Desert, CA (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Dan and Gwen Ramras Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on Dan and Gwen Ramras Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Dan and Gwen Ramras Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Dan and Gwen Ramras Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Fairbanks Community Food Bank ($45,000), Fairbanks Tennis Association- FTA ($40,000) and Congregation of Hatzafon ($18,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dan and Gwen Ramras Charitable Trust?
Dan and Gwen Ramras Charitable Trust reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $195K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $198K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Dan and Gwen Ramras Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its grants show support for organizations working in areas such as hunger relief, homelessness, child abuse prevention, health, sports, Jewish community support, and arts and culture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dan and Gwen Ramras Charitable Trust?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dan and Gwen Ramras Charitable Trust's EIN?
Dan and Gwen Ramras Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-6238719. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dan and Gwen Ramras Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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