Ramsey Mccluskey Family Foundation
The Ramsey McCluskey Family Foundation is a small private family foundation established in 1999 and headquartered in Lincoln, Massachusetts. The foundation is dedicated to supporting project-based funding in arts education and general education for Pre-K through high school students. The organization operates with minimal staff and is supported by founder Margaret A. Ramsey.
Key facts about Ramsey Mccluskey Family Foundation
- EIN
- 04-3464899
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $322,900
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- Average grant
- $8,727
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation has a traditional open grant process during the fiscal year and maintains a website with grant seeking information for organizations.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ramsey Mccluskey Family Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Ramsey Mccluskey Family Foundation's 37 itemized 2025 grants were Massachusetts (95%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (16 grants), Jamaica Plain, MA (3 grants) and Cambridge, MA (3 grants). None of its 37 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (4 grants).
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$323K
+0.4% YoY
Grant Count
37
-22.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+30.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides project-based funding in two primary areas:
Arts Education: The foundation considers proposals for projects in any area of pre-school through high school hands-on arts education. The foundation is particularly interested in programs with sustained contact for students and hands-on, multi-touch arts education for students who would otherwise not have access to these programs. The foundation does not sponsor performing arts events due to budget constraints.
General Education: The foundation considers proposals for Pre-school through high school level education projects. The foundation is committed to helping students become excited and engaged in learning, whether in school environments, after-school settings, or other educational contexts.
In the 2023-2024 grant cycle, approximately three-quarters of the grant budget went to arts education projects, with approximately one-quarter targeting general education projects.
Grantmaking
The foundation operates several grant programs:
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides funding in areas within 50 miles of its Lincoln, Massachusetts office, with a particular emphasis on Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending March 2024:
- Total Assets: $5,601,858
- Total Revenues: $341,273
- Total Expenses: $368,947
- Total Giving: $321,500–$343,323
- Giving Rate: 6.2%
Revenue Breakdown (FYE 03/2024):
- Total grants and contributions: $100,200
- Investment income and dividends: $150,860
The foundation has zero employees and operates with limited staffing.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
220 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Ramsey Mccluskey Family Foundation
McCluskey Family Foundation: Scholarship Fund Grants
RAMSEY MCCLUSKEY FAMILY FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $2,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
McCluskey Family Foundation: Single Year Grants
RAMSEY MCCLUSKEY FAMILY FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
McCluskey Family Foundation: Trilogy Grants
RAMSEY MCCLUSKEY FAMILY FOUNDATION
Amount
US $35,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include South Shore Conservatory ($15,000), Conservatory Lab Foundation ($15,000), Company One ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTH SHORE CONSERVATORY HINGHAM, MA | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | $15,000 |
| CONSERVATORY LAB FOUNDATION BOSTON, MA | EL SISTEMA DAILY MUSIC | $15,000 |
| COMPANY ONE BOSTON, MA | STAGE ONE: IN-SCHOOL AT | $15,000 |
| SUMMER SEARCH JAMAICA PLAIN, MA | SUMMER SEARCH'S HIGH SCHOOL | $15,000 |
| ENROOT INC CAMBRIDGE, MA | ENROOT FY25 EXPLORE, | $10,000 |
| HANDEL AND HAYDN SOCIETY BOSTON, MA | SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC INC BOSTON, MA | ABLE FEST | $10,000 |
| COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER OF BOSTON BOSTON, MA | YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| THEATER OFFENSIVE INC BOSTON, MA | TRUE COLORS TROUPE | $10,000 |
| HYDE SQUARE TASK FORCE JAMAICA PLAIN, MA | JOVENES EN ACCION/YOUTH IN | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Margaret A. Ramsey: Trustee, 15 hours per week, $5,000 compensation
- John M. McCluskey: Trustee, 3 hours per week, $5,000 compensation
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARGARET A RAMSEY | TRUSTEE | 15 | $5,000 |
| JOHN M MCCLUSKEY | TRUSTEE | 3 | $5,000 |
Contact Information
- Website: www.ramseymccluskeyfndn.org
- Phone: 781-259-9949
- Email: rmfndn@gmail.com
- Address: 152 Lincoln Rd Ste 4, Lincoln, MA 01773-3848
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ramsey Mccluskey Family Foundation fund?
The foundation provides project-based funding in two primary areas: **Arts Education:** The foundation considers proposals for projects in any area of pre-school through high school hands-on arts education. The foundation is particularly interested in programs with sustained contact for students and hands-on, multi-touch arts education for students who would otherwise not have access to these programs. The foundation does not sponsor performing arts events due to budget constraints. **General E…
How do I apply for a grant from Ramsey Mccluskey Family Foundation?
**Grant Programs:** The foundation operates several grant programs: • **Single Year Grants:** Up to $10,000 each. The foundation awards fifteen to twenty single year grants annually. • **Scholarship Fund Grants:** $2,500 each. The foundation awards three or four scholarship fund grants annually. • **Trilogy Grants:** Three-year grants totaling $35,000 over three years ($15,000 in year one and $10,000 in years two and three). The foundation awards four trilogy grants annually. **Grant Characteri…
Where does Ramsey Mccluskey Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation provides funding in areas within 50 miles of its Lincoln, Massachusetts office, with a particular emphasis on Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
What size grants does Ramsey Mccluskey Family Foundation award?
In 2025, Ramsey Mccluskey Family Foundation awarded 37 grants totaling $323K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ramsey Mccluskey Family Foundation's EIN?
Ramsey Mccluskey Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3464899. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.