Ram Foundation
Ram Foundation is a private foundation based in Paris, Texas. In 2024, it reported making 80 grants totaling $2,208,044, primarily to organizations in Texas.
Ram Foundation at a glance
In short: Ram Foundation gave $2.2M across 80 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Texas. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,208,044
- -10.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 80
- +8.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,601
- -17.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $36,909,940
- +19.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (22 of 80, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (91% 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 Ram Foundation
- How to Apply
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A form requested from the foundation will be emailed to the applicant and must be completed and returned. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Mandeep Chatha-Homer
Mailing address: PO Box 1339, Paris, TX 75461
Phone: (817) 404-2429
Email: director@ramfoundation.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ram Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Paris Transitional Housing ($158K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
367 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 312 grants of 367 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 4% to South Dakota, and 3% to Oklahoma. Alabama and New York each accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 80 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ram Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 22 of 80 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $1.3M (2020) to $2.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 80 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paris Transitional Housing Paris, TX | Unrestricted | $158,000 |
| Manegait Therapeutic Horsemanship McKinney, TX | Unrestricted | $153,800 |
| Homestay Inc Paris, TX | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| United Way of Lamar County Paris, TX | Unrestricted | $122,477 |
| Red River Valley Down Syndrome Asso Paris, TX | Unrestricted | $111,661 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Red Rive Paris, TX | Unrestricted | $104,475 |
| Clarksville Food Pantry Inc Clarksville, TX | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Paris Junior College Paris, TX | Unrestricted | $86,727 |
| Paris Community Theater Paris, TX | Unrestricted | $80,300 |
| Paris Habitat for Humanity Paris, TX | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
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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 | $36,909,940 | $8,920,345 | $2,978,021 | $2,208,044 | 80 | $2,414,252 | $8,239,439 | $2,332,204 |
| 2023 | $30,967,616 | $6,964,968 | $3,176,370 | $2,460,289 | 74 | $2,681,570 | $6,495,764 | $1,719,753 |
| 2022 | $27,179,037 | $3,564,876 | $2,104,501 | $1,588,029 | 76 | $1,804,404 | $3,214,779 | $1,625,454 |
| 2021 | $25,723,704 | $4,450,994 | $2,212,490 | $1,858,312 | 72 | $2,008,637 | $4,247,776 | $1,745,450 |
| 2020 | $23,483,062 | $2,324,994 | $1,994,442 | $1,256,756 | 65 | — | $1,694,547 | $1,553,984 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ram Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.3M 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 organizations with varied missions. For example, United Way of Lamar County says it organizes and distributes resources to address community needs in education, income, and health. Paris Community Theatre describes its work as producing entertainment and providing cultural enrichment and creative opportunities. CASA For Kids Inc says it trains volunteer advocates for children assigned through the court system, while Texas Ramp Project provides free wheelchair ramps to eligible elderly and disabled people.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 80 grants totaling $2,208,044. Grants ranged from $48 to $158,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest awards were $158,000 to Paris Transitional Housing, $153,800 to Manegait Therapeutic Horsemanship, $150,000 to Homestay Inc, and $122,477 to United Way of Lamar County. The listed purposes for these grants were unrestricted.
Other 2024 recipients included Red River Valley Down Syndrome Association ($111,661), Boys and Girls Club of the Red River ($104,475), Clarksville Food Pantry ($100,000), Paris Junior College ($86,727), Paris Community Theater ($80,300), Paris Habitat for Humanity ($75,000), Downtown Food Pantry ($65,000), and Tailored Rides Equine Therapy ($62,600).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Helen Fasken as Chairman; F. Andrew Fasken and John R. Elliott as Vice Presidents; Dede Fasken as Director; Monica Clement as Secretary; and Alex Kozel as Treasurer.
Ram Foundation is led by Helen T. Fasken, Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Helen T. Fasken
Chairman
Board Member → Director, 2021
Director → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$8K (2021) → $8K (2024)
Dede E. Fasken
Director
Executive Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
$143K (2021) → $3K (2024)
F. Andrew Fasken
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$8K (2021) → $8K (2024)
John R. Elliott
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$15K (2021) → $15K (2024)
Alex Kozel
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$10K (2022) → $8K (2024)
Monica Clement
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$8K (2022) → $8K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Andrew C. Elliott (2020–2023) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $15K, to John R Elliott (Vice President). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ram Foundation
How much does Ram Foundation give each year?
Ram Foundation gave $2.2M across 80 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.5M across 74 grants.
What is Ram Foundation's typical grant size?
Ram Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $27,601, across 80 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ram Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Ram Foundation give grants?
Ram Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Paris, TX (35 grants), Austin, TX (4 grants), Reno, TX (3 grants) and Pierre, SD (2 grants).
Does Ram Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ram Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (80 of 80) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ram Foundation's largest grantees?
Ram Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Paris Transitional Housing ($158,000), Manegait Therapeutic Horsemanship ($153,800) and Homestay Inc ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ram Foundation?
Ram Foundation reported $36.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ram Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, United Way of Lamar County says it organizes and distributes resources to address community needs in education, income, and health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ram Foundation?
A form requested from the foundation will be emailed to the applicant and must be completed and returned. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ram Foundation's EIN?
Ram Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3541160. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). Ram Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ram-foundation-morg_49de179b9acf4544bcc52989dc8a44ac
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