Ramtell Inc
Ramtell Inc is a private foundation based in Tell City, Indiana. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including schools, churches, and other nonprofit organizations; the foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Ramtell Inc at a glance
In short: Ramtell Inc gave $1.5M across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in Kentucky. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,455,850
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,663
- +26.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $290,015,394
- +1090.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (11 of 42, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (54% 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 Ramtell Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 804 7Th St, Tell City, IN 47586
Phone: (502) 245-6220
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ramtell Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sacred Heart Schools ($200K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
221 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 178 grants of 221 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky and 35% to recipients in Indiana. The remaining reported shares went to Wyoming (3%), Colorado (3%), and Texas (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ramtell Inc open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 42 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $29K; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 62% 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 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 $1.0M (2020) to $13.1M (2021). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 | $290,015,394 | $273,797,686 | $2,205,185 | $1,455,850 | 42 | $1,567,441 | $3,268,368 | $6,753,693 |
| 2023 | $24,370,087 | $1,033,064 | $1,763,337 | $1,317,605 | 48 | $1,392,865 | $857,405 | $1,231,292 |
| 2022 | $26,554,873 | $1,442,158 | $1,742,529 | $1,185,750 | 44 | $1,288,945 | $1,029,431 | $1,340,701 |
| 2021 | $25,696,087 | $2,760,088 | $13,230,123 | $13,081,569 | 51 | $1,599,662 | $2,690,870 | $1,383,263 |
| 2020 | $36,260,276 | $13,037,576 | $1,209,164 | $1,024,550 | 36 | — | $1,493,926 | $1,851,795 |
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.
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 include support for Catholic schools, churches, diocesan appeals, and organizations working in areas such as pregnancy support, food assistance, parks, golf, and civic education.
The Catholic Education Foundation describes its own mission as advancing Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Louisville, primarily through tuition assistance for families who cannot afford full tuition at Catholic elementary schools in central Kentucky. Little Way Pregnancy Resource Center describes itself as a Christian ministry providing emotional, spiritual, and practical support to women and loved ones facing unplanned pregnancies. These are the grantees’ missions, not statements of Ramtell Inc’s mission.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Ramtell Inc reported 42 grants totaling $1,455,850. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $200,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $200,000 each to Sacred Heart Schools in Louisville, Kentucky, and Sisters of Saint Benedict in Ferdinand, Indiana; $150,000 to Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Louisville; and $110,000 to the Archdiocese of Indianapolis for the United Catholic Appeal. Other grants included $100,000 to the Archdiocese of Louisville for the United Catholic Appeal, $100,000 to Saint Paul’s Catholic Church in Tell City, $75,000 to the Catholic Education Foundation in Louisville, and $50,000 each to Foster’s Outriders Foundation, Home of the Innocents, Little Way Pregnancy Resource Center, and Spire Network.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel Conway as executive director; Neil P. Ramsey as president, treasurer, and director; Guy N. Ramsey as president and director; Josh Albertsen as secretary and director; and Fr. Daniel J. Staublin, John A. Oberhausen, Micki Kidder, Zareda A. Sherwood, Lisa A. Acchiardo, and Fr. Tony Hollowell as other directors.
Ramtell Inc is led by Daniel Conway, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 5 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Conway
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$35K (2021) → $60K (2024)
Guy N. Ramsey
President & Director
Descendant Director → President, 2022
President → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil P. Ramsey
President, Treasurer & Director
Descendant Director & Perma → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → President, Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel J. Staublin
Other Director
Third Party Director → Other Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2024)
John A. Oberhausen
Other Director
Third Party Director → Other Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2024)
Micki Kidder
Other Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2024)
Zareda A. Sherwood
Other Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2024)
Josh Albertsen
Secretary & Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa A. Acchiardo
Other Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Hollowell
Other Director
New on the 2024 filing
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $60K, to Daniel Conway (Executive Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ramtell Inc
How much does Ramtell Inc give each year?
Ramtell Inc gave $1.5M across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 48 grants.
What is Ramtell Inc's typical grant size?
Ramtell Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $34,663, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ramtell Inc that year got $29K on average.
Where does Ramtell Inc give grants?
Ramtell Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was 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).
Does Ramtell Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of Ramtell Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 42) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ramtell Inc's largest grantees?
Ramtell Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Sacred Heart Schools ($200,000), Sisters of Saint Benedict ($200,000) and Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ramtell Inc?
Ramtell Inc reported $290.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Ramtell Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for Catholic schools, churches, diocesan appeals, and organizations working in areas such as pregnancy support, food assistance, parks, golf, and civic education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ramtell Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 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.
Does Ramtell Inc 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ramtell Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ramtell-inc-morg_b602fce0c2414fb498abbd99d88e6a79
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