Ramp Foundation
Ramp Foundation is a private foundation based in Woodside, California. Its 2024 filing reports 24 grants totaling $826,500, all described in the listed grant purposes as general support. The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
Ramp Foundation at a glance
In short: Ramp Foundation gave $827K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in California. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $826,500
- +25.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,438
- +30.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $6,925,557
- -6.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (7 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (60% 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 Ramp Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 303 Olive Hill Ln, Woodside, CA 94062
Phone: (408) 859-3699
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ramp Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Marin Community Foundation ($250K). Together the top 10 received $693K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 105 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California recipients received 60% of grant dollars, Arizona 12%, the District of Columbia 10%, Florida 9%, and New York 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ramp Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 24 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 87% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 229% 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 $609K (2022) to $6.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $827K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marin Community Foundation Novato, CA | General Support | $250,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, AZ | General Support | $100,000 |
| Hellman Foundation San Francisco, CA | General Support | $93,000 |
| Theatreworks Inc Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $75,000 |
| Electronic Privacy Information Center Washington, DC | General Support | $50,000 |
| The USF Institute for Nonviolence and Social Justice San Franciscio, CA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Berkeley Repertory Theatre Berekeley, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Sweetwater Music Hall Inc Mill Valley, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Wnet New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Bread and Roses Community Fund Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $20,000 |
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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 | $6,925,557 | $371,604 | $863,927 | $826,500 | 24 | $826,690 | $339,069 | $360,341 |
| 2023 | $7,417,880 | $388,118 | $706,426 | $657,500 | 25 | $659,550 | $341,242 | $377,186 |
| 2022 | $7,726,188 | $68,150 | $649,498 | $608,500 | 23 | $608,616 | $27,267 | $409,330 |
| 2021 | $8,307,536 | $31,554 | $6,303,348 | $6,222,000 | 15 | $6,227,050 | — | $689,661 |
| 2020 | $14,579,330 | $165,444 | $1,204,526 | $1,111,380 | 18 | — | $133,274 | $751,166 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ramp Foundation reported a distributable amount of $360K 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 went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Marin Community Foundation says its mission is to mobilize community and philanthropic resources to advance equity for people, places, and the planet. Electronic Privacy Information Center says it works to secure the right to privacy in the digital age through advocacy, research, and litigation. Berkeley Repertory Theatre says it creates theatre that entertains and challenges audiences, provokes civic engagement, and inspires new ways of experiencing the world.
Other 2024 recipients include Sweetwater Music Hall, whose stated mission involves music performances and education programs, and Bread and Roses Community Fund, which says it supports grassroots organizations and builds movements for social change in the Philadelphia region.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $826,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $250,000, with a median of $17,500. Listed grants were for general support. Larger awards included $250,000 to Marin Community Foundation, $100,000 to Mayo Clinic, $93,000 to Hellman Foundation, $75,000 to TheatreWorks Inc, and $50,000 to Electronic Privacy Information Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Roger McNamee as president and director, and Ann McNamee as CFO and director.
Ramp Foundation is led by Roger McNamee, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Roger McNamee
President & Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann McNamee
CFO & Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
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 Ramp Foundation
How much does Ramp Foundation give each year?
Ramp Foundation gave $827K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $658K across 25 grants.
What is Ramp Foundation's typical grant size?
Ramp Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $34,438, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ramp Foundation that year got $21K on average.
Where does Ramp Foundation give grants?
Ramp Foundation gives mostly in California: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (12%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (3 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Philadelphia, PA (2 grants) and Oakland, CA (2 grants).
Does Ramp Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ramp Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ramp Foundation's largest grantees?
Ramp Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Marin Community Foundation ($250,000), Mayo Clinic ($100,000) and Hellman Foundation ($93,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ramp Foundation?
Ramp Foundation reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $827K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $360K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ramp Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Marin Community Foundation says its mission is to mobilize community and philanthropic resources to advance equity for people, places, and the planet. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ramp Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ramp Foundation's EIN?
Ramp Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3881489. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ramp 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ramp Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ramp-foundation-morg_1f34c28a7a1c42e58b9cbbaf4dbbe511
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