Ramser Arboretum
Ramser Arboretum is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Mount Vernon, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $178K. Net investment income was $350K.
Ramser Arboretum at a glance
In short: Ramser Arboretum gave $178K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $59K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $178,200
- +4078.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $59,400
- +4078.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $67,200
- Total assets
- $10,047,011
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ramser Arboretum funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ashland County Park District ($110K). Together the top 3 received $178K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 13 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ramser Arboretum gives
- Giving grew 513% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2024) to $178K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $178K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland County Park District Ashland, OH | Cash Donation | $110,000 |
| Western Reserve Land Conservancy Moreland Hills, OH | Cash Donation-City | $67,200 |
| Knox County Foundation Mount Vernon, OH | Cash Donation for Summer Camps | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,047,011 | $399,306 | $325,397 | $178,200 | 3 | $254,303 | $349,524 |
| 2024 | $9,864,551 | $609,236 | $116,899 | $4,265 | 3 | $132,479 | $117,465 |
| 2023 | $8,354,140 | $51,057 | $118,959 | $11,665 | 4 | $80,905 | $78,302 |
| 2022 | $8,144,277 | $317,574 | $119,676 | $29,090 | 3 | $68,377 | $95,227 |
| 2021 | $8,261,996 | $3,132,993 | $89,418 | — | — | $131,534 | $108,605 |
| 2020 | $4,510,970 | $129,948 | $65,171 | — | — | — | $115,916 |
| 2019 | $4,411,768 | $140,507 | $59,860 | — | — | — | $128,877 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ramser Arboretum is led by Susan E. Ramser, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan E. Ramser
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark R. Ramser
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mary E. Ramser (2019–2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Ramser Arboretum
How much does Ramser Arboretum give each year?
Ramser Arboretum gave $178K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4K across 3 grants.
What is Ramser Arboretum's typical grant size?
Ramser Arboretum's median grant in 2025 was $67,200, and its average grant was $59,400, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ramser Arboretum give grants?
Ramser Arboretum gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Ramser Arboretum give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Ramser Arboretum's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Ramser Arboretum?
Ramser Arboretum reported $10.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $399K.
What is Ramser Arboretum?
Ramser Arboretum is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Mount Vernon, OH. It holds $10.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Ramser Arboretum's EIN?
Ramser Arboretum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1470524. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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