Mary R Ramseur Charitable Trust
The Mary R Ramseur Charitable Trust is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) based in Anderson, South Carolina. In 2025, it reported 17 grants totaling $12,500, all to recipients in South Carolina.
Mary R Ramseur Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Mary R Ramseur Charitable Trust gave $13K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $735.294), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,500
- +47.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $735
- +29.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $141,002
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Mary R Ramseur Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Barbara R Pickens as the contact and requests a letter describing the amount requested and proposed use of funds. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Barbara R Pickens
Mailing address: 405 Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621
Phone: (864) 226-5977
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mary R Ramseur Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tri County Tech ($2K). Together the top 10 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in South Carolina. The listed 2025 grantees are in Anderson, South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mary R Ramseur Charitable Trust gives
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $13K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tri County Tech Anderson, SC | Public Service | $2,000 |
| Anderson Interfaith Ministries Anderson, SC | Public Service | $1,000 |
| South Main Chapel and Mercy Center Anderson, SC | Public Service | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army Anderson, SC | Public Service | $1,000 |
| Cancer Assn of Anderson Anderson, SC | Public Service | $1,000 |
| Cleo Baily Experiment Anderson, SC | Public Service | $1,000 |
| Anderson County Meals on Wheels Anderson, SC | Public Service | $1,000 |
| The Lot Project Anderson, SC | Public Service | $750 |
| Hope Missions Anderson, SC | Public Service | $750 |
| Anderson YMCA Anderson, SC | Public Service | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $141,002 | $3,932 | $12,500 | $12,500 | 17 | $12,509 | $16,436 | $10,614 |
| 2024 | $137,057 | $4,142 | $8,758 | $8,500 | 15 | $8,500 | $13,556 | $9,984 |
| 2023 | $131,816 | $9,879 | $9,057 | $2,500 | 3 | $9,000 | $9,733 | $8,643 |
| 2022 | $130,994 | $10,566 | $10,566 | $10,250 | 12 | $10,250 | $8,080 | $8,420 |
| 2021 | $130,127 | $3,222 | $8,238 | $8,000 | 9 | $8,000 | $15,706 | $9,491 |
| 2020 | $123,371 | $3,287 | $7,400 | $7,400 | 7 | — | $3,287 | $8,279 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary R Ramseur Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work in basic-needs assistance, community connection, services for children with disabilities or special needs, sexual-assault and child-abuse prevention, and health care for people with limited incomes.
For example, Anderson Interfaith Ministries says it connects people with support, resources, and education and provides centralized assistance with basic needs. The Champions Center says it serves children with disabilities, special needs, or risk of developmental delays in a therapeutic setting. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $12,500 through 17 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $2,000, with a median of $750. Notable grants included $2,000 to Tri County Tech; $1,000 each to Anderson Interfaith Ministries, South Main Chapel and Mercy Center, The Salvation Army, Cancer Assn of Anderson, Cleo Baily Experiment, and Anderson County Meals on Wheels; and $750 each to The LOT Project and Hope Missions. Other listed 2025 grants included $500 each to Anderson YMCA, First Light, and The Champions Center. Anderson Free Clinic received $250.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists the following trustees: Barbara R Pickens, Mary Pickens, Sarah P Busby, Marshall I Pickens III, Marshall I Pickens, Harriet M Fajkowski, Mary R McMeekin, Matthew B McMeekin, and Robert R McMeekin.
Mary R Ramseur Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 9 officers; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara R. Pickens
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marshall I. Pickens
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary R. McMeekin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew B. McMeekin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert R. McMeekin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah P. Busby
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Harriet M. Fajkowski
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Marshall I. Pickens III
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Mary Pickens
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Marshall I. Pickens IV (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Mary P. Winckler (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Harriet R. McMeekin (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Mary R Ramseur Charitable Trust
How much does Mary R Ramseur Charitable Trust give each year?
Mary R Ramseur Charitable Trust gave $13K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 15 grants.
What is Mary R Ramseur Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Mary R Ramseur Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $750, and its average grant was $735, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mary R Ramseur Charitable Trust give grants?
Mary R Ramseur Charitable Trust gives mostly in South Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Anderson, SC (17 grants).
Does Mary R Ramseur Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Mary R Ramseur Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Service" (17 grants).
Who are Mary R Ramseur Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Mary R Ramseur Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Tri County Tech ($2,000), Anderson Interfaith Ministries ($1,000) and South Main Chapel and Mercy Center ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mary R Ramseur Charitable Trust?
Mary R Ramseur Charitable Trust reported $141K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mary R Ramseur Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mary R Ramseur Charitable Trust?
The filing lists Barbara R Pickens as the contact and requests a letter describing the amount requested and proposed use of funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mary R Ramseur Charitable Trust's EIN?
Mary R Ramseur Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-6158369. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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