Ramsey Family Foundation Trust
Ramsey Family Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Franklin, Tennessee, and files Form 990-PF. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, most of them in Tennessee.
Ramsey Family Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: Ramsey Family Foundation Trust gave $425K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Tennessee. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $425,000
- +70.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,879
- +54.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,458,388
- +3.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (5 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (85% 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 Ramsey Family Foundation Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1011 Reams Fleming Blvd, Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: (615) 371-8881
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ramsey Family Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Walking the Text ($30K). Together the top 10 received $235K.
Grant Size Distribution
176 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 173 grants of 176 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to organizations in Tennessee. The remaining reported shares went to Texas (5%), North Carolina (5%), Alabama (2%), and Missouri (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ramsey Family Foundation Trust open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 33 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 840% 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 $250K (2023) to $547K (2021). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $425K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Walking the Text Spring Hill, TN | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Bridge Ministry Nashville, TN | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Gracework Ministries Inc Franklin, TN | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Siloam Family Health Center Nashville, TN | General Fund | $25,000 |
| UT Foundation Knoxville, TN | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Young Life Williamson County Brentwood, TN | General Fund | $25,000 |
| 413 Strong Nashville, TN | General Fund | $20,000 |
| One Generation Away Franklin, TN | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Orphan Outreach Plano, TX | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General Fund | $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 | $1,458,388 | $542,329 | $491,030 | $425,000 | 33 | $425,975 | $42,329 | $50,733 |
| 2023 | $1,407,089 | $1,038,469 | $452,959 | $249,540 | 30 | $250,460 | $38,469 | $47,857 |
| 2022 | $821,578 | $6,834 | $827,732 | $409,100 | 38 | $447,128 | $6,834 | $42,742 |
| 2021 | $1,642,476 | $634,033 | $549,178 | $547,100 | 40 | $549,018 | $2,033 | $23,682 |
| 2020 | $1,557,620 | $664,571 | $507,959 | $423,822 | 35 | — | $9,571 | $50,675 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ramsey Family Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $51K 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 organizations whose own missions describe work in areas such as biblical education, services for people experiencing homelessness, support for orphans, poverty and dependency prevention, and assistance to human-trafficking survivors.
For example, Walking the Text says it provides biblical resources through teachings, podcasts, seminars, study trips, and videos. Shower Up says it serves people experiencing homelessness with mobile showers, hygiene resources, and personal care. Orphan Outreach says it meets orphans’ spiritual, physical, emotional, and educational needs. These are descriptions of the grantees’ missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $425,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grant was $30,000 to Walking the Text. Other notable grants included $25,000 each to Bridge Ministry, GraceWorks Ministries, Siloam Family Health Center, UT Foundation, and Young Life Williamson County; and $20,000 each to 413 Strong, One Generation Away, Orphan Outreach, Samaritan’s Purse, Shower Up, and Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes. The listed 2024 grant purposes were general fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David L Ramsey III and Sharon Ramsey as trustees, and Denise Whittemore as executive director.
Ramsey Family Foundation Trust is led by Denise Whittemore, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Denise Whittemore
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David L. Ramsey III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Ramsey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Ramsey Family Foundation Trust
How much does Ramsey Family Foundation Trust give each year?
Ramsey Family Foundation Trust gave $425K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $250K across 30 grants.
What is Ramsey Family Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
Ramsey Family Foundation Trust's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,879, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ramsey Family Foundation Trust that year got $11K on average.
Where does Ramsey Family Foundation Trust give grants?
Ramsey Family Foundation Trust gives mostly in Tennessee: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (10 grants), Franklin, TN (7 grants), Brentwood, TN (3 grants) and Spring Hill, TN (3 grants).
Does Ramsey Family Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ramsey Family Foundation Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ramsey Family Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
Ramsey Family Foundation Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Walking the Text ($30,000), Bridge Ministry ($25,000) and Gracework Ministries Inc ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ramsey Family Foundation Trust?
Ramsey Family Foundation Trust reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $426K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ramsey Family Foundation Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ramsey Family Foundation Trust?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ramsey Family Foundation Trust's EIN?
Ramsey Family Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4314234. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ramsey Family Foundation 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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