Ram Foundation Inc
RAM Foundation Inc is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The organization was granted tax-exempt status in September 1990. As a private foundation, RAM Foundation focuses on grantmaking to charitable and religious organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$989K
-17.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$252K
+219.6% YoY
Grant Count
17
-15.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
+276.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
RAM Foundation's grantmaking priorities include:
- General support for charitable purposes
- General support for religious programs
- Religious support and community outreach
The foundation also has documented interests in education, philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking, and human services.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$50–$200,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
RAM Foundation funds organizations primarily in Florida, Wisconsin, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Filing (2024):
- Total assets: $988,790
- Total revenue: $61,141
- Total expenses: $265,844
- Total giving: $252,986
Previous Year (2023):
- Total assets: $1.19M
- Revenue: $65,703
- Expenses: $92,458
- Net income: -$26,755
Investment Income: The foundation generates significant revenue from investment income and dividends ($53,855 in 2024, $42,060 in 2023).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $988,790 | $1,193,493 | $1,220,248 |
| Revenue | $61,141 | $65,703 | $54,476 |
| Expenses | $265,844 | $92,458 | $97,953 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $252,986 | $80,135 | $71,920 |
| Net Investment Income | $48,283 | $29,637 | $12,742 |
| Distributable Amount | $58,431 | $56,894 | $59,343 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Current Leadership:
- John Offerdahl – Chairman/President (8 hours/week)
- Lynn Offerdahl – Vice President/Secretary (1 hour/week)
- Robert Baker – Assistant Secretary/Treasurer (1 hour/week)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN OFFERDAHL | CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT | 8 | — |
| LYNN OFFERDAHL | VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ROBERT BAKER | ASSISTANT SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 2749 NE 37th Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Phone: (954) 465-0834
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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