Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation
The Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. In 2024, it reported 16 grants totaling $74,750 to charitable organizations, including schools, universities, a youth organization, and conservation organizations.
Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation at a glance
In short: Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation gave $75K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $74,750
- +27.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,672
- +59.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $3,365,943
- +15.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (4 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (81% 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 Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 193809, San Francisco, CA 94119-3809
Phone: (415) 284-8610
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Carey School ($30K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $73K.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 103 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. Other recipient-state shares were Connecticut, 7%; Pennsylvania, 7%; Massachusetts, 3%; and Virginia, 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 15 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 55% 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 $59K (2023) to $96K (2020). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Carey School San Mateo, CA | To Support the Here We Grow Capital Campaign. | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula Menlo Park, CA | To support the organization's mission to empower the youth in our community with equitable access to social, academic, and career opportunities to thrive. | $15,000 |
| Leland Stanford Junior University Stanford, CA | To support the mba class of 2010 reunion fund. | $5,000 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Support the Alumni Fund | $5,000 |
| The Carey School San Mateo, CA | For the Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation San Francisco, CA | To Support the Chancellor's Circle | $5,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | To Support the Penn Fund. | $5,000 |
| The Good Tidings Foundation Burlingame, CA | To Support the Organization's Fund-a-Need Program | $2,500 |
| Groton School Groton, MA | To Benefit Groton's Annual Fund. | $2,000 |
| Crystal Springs Uplands School Hillsborough, CA | To Benefit the Annual Fund | $2,000 |
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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 | $3,365,943 | $525,659 | $86,065 | $74,750 | 16 | $82,928 | $225,659 | $151,178 |
| 2023 | $2,926,349 | $162,543 | $67,801 | $58,750 | 20 | $66,932 | $62,543 | $132,879 |
| 2022 | $2,831,607 | $477,206 | $69,509 | $61,850 | 22 | $67,092 | $172,798 | $103,137 |
| 2021 | $2,437,479 | $1,082,534 | $105,671 | $87,250 | 23 | $91,400 | $1,015,130 | $99,235 |
| 2020 | $1,446,728 | $258,695 | $100,973 | $95,750 | 22 | — | $33,404 | $83,644 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation reported a distributable amount of $151K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for schools and educational institutions, youth opportunities, and conservation organizations. The Carey School describes its mission as inspiring curious, confident, and joyful learners in a diverse, inclusive community. Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula said its grant supported its mission of providing youth equitable access to social, academic, and career opportunities. California Waterfowl Association describes its mission as protecting the future of waterfowl conservation and hunting in California through advocacy, education, and habitat stewardship.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $74,750. Grants ranged from $250 to $25,000, with a median grant of $2,250. The largest grants included $25,000 to The Carey School for its Here We Grow capital campaign and $15,000 to Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula to support its mission. Other grants included $5,000 each to Leland Stanford Junior University, Yale University, The Carey School, University of California San Francisco Foundation, and University of Pennsylvania.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephen A. Ramsay and Lindsay G. Ramsay as co-presidents and directors; Nonie B. Ramsay as vice-president and director; Andrew C. Ramsay as director; and Sheldon C. Ramsay as CFO, director, and secretary.
Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation is led by Lindsay G. Ramsay, Co-President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lindsay G. Ramsay
Co-President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen A. Ramsay
Co-President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Andrew C. Ramsay
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nonie B. Ramsay
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sheldon C. Ramsay
CFO, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation
How much does Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation give each year?
Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation gave $75K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $59K across 20 grants.
What is Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation's typical grant size?
Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,250, and its average grant was $4,672, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation give grants?
Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation gives mostly in California: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (7%) and Pennsylvania (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (3 grants) and San Mateo, CA (2 grants).
Does Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 56% of Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation's largest grantees?
Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Carey School ($30,000 across 2 grants), Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula ($15,000) and Leland Stanford Junior University ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation?
Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $83K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $151K (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 Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for schools and educational institutions, youth opportunities, and conservation organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation's EIN?
Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3350516. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lindsay & Alex Ramsay Foundation 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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