Ramtell Inc
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Key facts about Ramtell Inc
- EIN
- 35-1925455
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,455,850
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- Average grant
- $34,663
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (13 of 42, 2024)
- Total assets
- $290,015,394
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Ramtell Inc funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Ramtell Inc's 42 itemized 2024 grants were Kentucky (54%) and Indiana (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (15 grants), Tell City, IN (6 grants), Evansville, IN (3 grants) and Indianapolis, IN (2 grants). 95% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Ramtell Inc open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 42 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 89% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 23% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$290.0M
+1090.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
+10.5% YoY
Grant Count
42
-12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$35K
+26.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ramtell Inc reported a distributable amount of $6.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Ramtell's stated purpose is to receive contributed funds, invest those funds, and make distributions to supported 501(c)(3) organizations that are not private foundations. The foundation supports at least five exempt organizations across multiple sectors.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- General support to educational and charitable institutions
Grantmaking
Ramtell made 51 grants in 2024. Recent notable grants include:
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Ramtell's grantmaking focuses primarily on Indiana, Kentucky, and Wyoming.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 42 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $290,015,394
- Total revenues: $273,797,686
- Total expenses: $2,205,185
- Number of employees: 1
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $290,015,394 | $24,370,087 | $26,554,873 |
| Revenue | $273,797,686 | $1,033,064 | $1,442,158 |
| Expenses | $2,205,185 | $1,763,337 | $1,742,529 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,567,441 | $1,392,865 | $1,288,945 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,268,368 | $857,405 | $1,029,431 |
| Distributable Amount | $6,753,693 | $1,231,292 | $1,340,701 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
221 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Sacred Heart Schools ($200,000), Sisters of Saint Benedict ($200,000), Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church ($150,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SACRED HEART SCHOOLS Louisville, KY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| SISTERS OF SAINT BENEDICT Ferdinand, IN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| SAINT MARGARET MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH Louisville, KY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| ARCHDIOCESE OF INDIANAPOLIS Indianapolis, IN | UNITED CATHOLIC APPEAL | $110,000 |
| ARCHDIOCESE OF LOUISVILLE Louisville, KY | UNITED CATHOLIC APPEAL | $100,000 |
| SAINT PAUL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Tell City, IN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION Louisville, KY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| FOSTER'S OUTRIDERS FOUNDATION Jackson, WY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| HOME OF THE INNOCENTS INC Louisville, KY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| LITTLE WAY PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER Louisville, KY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Conway | Executive Director | 10 | $60,000 |
| FR Daniel J Staublin | Other Director | 1 | $500 |
| John a Oberhausen | Other Director | 1 | $500 |
| Micki Kidder | Other Director | 1 | $500 |
| Zareda a Sherwood | Other Director | 1 | $500 |
| Neil P Ramsey | President, Treas & Director | 1 | — |
| Josh Albertsen | Secretary & Director | 1 | — |
| Lisa a Acchiardo | Other Director | 1 | — |
| FR Tony Hollowell | Other Director | 1 | — |
| Guy N Ramsey | President & Director | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 804 7th Street, Tell City, IN 47586-2102
Telephone: 502-245-6220
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ramtell Inc fund?
Ramtell's stated purpose is to receive contributed funds, invest those funds, and make distributions to supported 501(c)(3) organizations that are not private foundations. The foundation supports at least five exempt organizations across multiple sectors. Primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • General support to educational and charitable institutions
How do I apply for a grant from Ramtell Inc?
**Grant Activity:** Ramtell made 51 grants in 2024. Recent notable grants include: | Grantee | Grant Type | Year | Amount | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Sacred Heart Schools | General Support | 2024 | $200,000 | | Catholic Charities Disaster Relief & Preparedness | United Catholic Appeal | 2024 | $110,000 | | Catholic Education Foundation | General Support | 2024 | $75,000 | | Perry County Development Corp | General Support | 2024 | $500 | **Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $100,0…
Where does Ramtell Inc make grants?
Ramtell's grantmaking focuses primarily on Indiana, Kentucky, and Wyoming.
What size grants does Ramtell Inc award?
In 2024, Ramtell Inc awarded 42 grants totaling $1.5M — an average of about $35K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Ramtell Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Ramtell Inc reported a distributable amount of $6.8M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ramtell Inc's EIN?
Ramtell Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1925455. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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