Ramler Charitable Trust
Ramler Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Newton Centre, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports 10 grants totaling $67,150, primarily to organizations in Massachusetts and Washington, DC.
Ramler Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Ramler Charitable Trust gave $67K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Massachusetts. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $67,150
- +22.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,715
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $351,605
- +7.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ramler Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 98 Clifton Road, Newton Centre, MA 02459
Phone: (617) 527-0308
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ramler Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Friends of Israel Defense Fund ($44K). Together the top 10 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 17% to recipients in Washington, DC, 7% to California, 6% to New York, and 1% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ramler Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2021) to $67K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Israel Defense Fund Newton, MA | General Support | $43,500 |
| American Israel Education Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $10,500 |
| Amcha Initiative Foster City, CA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Stand with US Pasadena, CA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Americans for Peace and Tolerance Watertown, MA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| American Jewish Committee New York, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Aha Foundation Bethesda, MD | General Support | $1,000 |
| The Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General Support | $850 |
| Active Minds Washington, DC | General Support | $800 |
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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 | $351,605 | $98,772 | $71,377 | $67,150 | 10 | $67,150 | $79,944 | $76,529 |
| 2024 | $327,980 | $87,630 | $58,094 | $55,000 | 8 | $55,000 | $82,097 | $62,015 |
| 2023 | $294,029 | $60,015 | $55,545 | $51,920 | 21 | $51,920 | $53,288 | $52,136 |
| 2022 | $291,049 | $13,740 | $56,048 | $52,600 | 16 | $52,600 | $9,449 | $51,931 |
| 2021 | $333,695 | $69,902 | $43,889 | $40,600 | 14 | — | $64,454 | $52,593 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ramler Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $77K 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
The available grant records show support for organizations whose stated work includes Israel-related education and advocacy, addressing antisemitism, promoting peace and tolerance, and youth mental health. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a mission statement from the foundation.
For example, the American Israel Education Foundation describes itself as the charitable organization affiliated with AIPAC and says it supports educational programs, including Middle East research, educational materials, and conferences. AMCHA Initiative says it investigates and reports antisemitism at American colleges and universities. Americans for Peace and Tolerance says it promotes peaceful coexistence among people of different religious faiths and ethnic backgrounds through educational films and related materials. Active Minds says it mobilizes youth and young adults to lead a movement focused on mental health.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $67,150. Grants ranged from $800 to $43,500, with a median of $2,250. Its largest grants were $43,500 to Friends of Israel Defense Fund and $10,500 to American Israel Education Foundation, both for general support. Other grants included $2,500 each to AMCHA Initiative, Stand With Us, and Americans for Peace and Tolerance; $2,000 to Jewish National Fund; $1,000 each to American Jewish Committee and AHA Foundation; $850 to The Tunnel to Towers Foundation; and $800 to Active Minds. Each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nancy Heller and Susan R Toochin as trustees.
Ramler Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy Heller
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan R. Toochin
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Ramler Charitable Trust
How much does Ramler Charitable Trust give each year?
Ramler Charitable Trust gave $67K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $55K across 8 grants.
What is Ramler Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Ramler Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $6,715, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ramler Charitable Trust that year got $2K on average.
Where does Ramler Charitable Trust give grants?
Ramler Charitable Trust gives mostly in Massachusetts: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (17%) and California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Ramler Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ramler Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ramler Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Ramler Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Friends of Israel Defense Fund ($43,500), American Israel Education Foundation ($10,500) and Amcha Initiative ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ramler Charitable Trust?
Ramler Charitable Trust reported $352K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $77K (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 Ramler Charitable Trust fund?
The available grant records show support for organizations whose stated work includes Israel-related education and advocacy, addressing antisemitism, promoting peace and tolerance, and youth mental health. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a mission statement from the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ramler Charitable Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ramler Charitable Trust's EIN?
Ramler Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6063883. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Ramler 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Ramler Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ramler-charitable-trust-morg_09988b58375248da932f942f586b4145
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