Ramsey Foundation
For charitable and educational purposes focusing on low-income individual's daily life needs, access to cultural arts, and to bring awareness to the general public of the disparity of resources and opportunities in rural communities.
Ramsey Foundation at a glance
In short: Ramsey Foundation gave $1.2M across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $147K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,175,475
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- Average grant
- $146,934
- Median grant
- $179,246
- Total assets
- $102,583
- +1401.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ramsey Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Backline Care Inc ($179K). Together the top 8 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Backline Care Inc Brooklyn, NY | To further the Foundation's Missions | $179,246 |
| CMA Foundation Nashville, TN | To further the Foundation's Missions | $179,246 |
| Musicares Foundation Inc Santa Monica, CA | To further the Foundation's Missions | $179,246 |
| Opry Trust Fund Nashville, TN | To further the Foundation's Missions | $179,246 |
| Save the Music Foundation New York, NY | To further the Foundation's Missions | $179,246 |
| American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities Inc Memphis, TN | To further the Foundation's Missions | $179,245 |
| JT Moore Middle School Nashville, TN | To further the Foundation's Missions | $50,000 |
| Clarke County High School Berryville, VA | To further the Foundation's Missions | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $102,583 | $1,273,366 | $1,177,615 | $1,175,475 | 8 | $3,920 |
| 2024 | $6,832 | $6,594 | $17,212 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $17,450 | $1,610 | $2,037 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $17,877 | $18,353 | $2,278 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $20,127 | $1,574 | $3,478 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $20,980 | $683 | $31,831 | — | — | — |
About Ramsey Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Ramsey Foundation is a public charity, based in Nashville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $103K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ramsey Foundation is led by Matthew Ramsey, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matthew Ramsey
President
President & Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Bennett
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Ramsey
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Sellers
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Moore
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nate Ritches
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Ramsey
Secretary
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Ramsey Foundation
How much does Ramsey Foundation give each year?
Ramsey Foundation gave $1.2M across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Ramsey Foundation's typical grant size?
Ramsey Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $179,246, and its average grant was $146,934, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Ramsey Foundation give grants?
Ramsey Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (30%) and California (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (3 grants).
Does Ramsey Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Ramsey Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To further the Foundation's Missions" (8 grants).
Who are Ramsey Foundation's largest grantees?
Ramsey Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Backline Care Inc ($179,246), CMA Foundation ($179,246) and Musicares Foundation Inc ($179,246), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ramsey Foundation?
Ramsey Foundation reported $103K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Ramsey Foundation's EIN?
Ramsey Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3115088. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 22, 2026)
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