Ransom Charitable Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SIOUX FALLS, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $53K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$53K
-10.2% YoY
Grant Count
11
+37.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-34.7% YoY
About Ransom Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
Ransom Charitable Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SIOUX FALLS, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $53K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
41 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hear Nashville ($13,000), Amputee Blade Runners ($10,000), Achilles Nashville Chapter ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACHILLES NASHVILLE CHAPTER LEBANON, TN | TO ASSIST DISABLED ATHLETES | $5,000 |
| AMPUTEE BLADE RUNNERS NASHVILLE, TN | TO ASSIST DISABLED ATHLETES | $10,000 |
| CUMBERLAND CHILDREN'S CENTER CROSSVILLE, TN | GRACE PROGRAM FOR RELATIVES, ANGEL TREE PROGRAM | $5,000 |
| HEAR NASHVILLE NASHVILLE, TN | HEARING AIDS FOR 25 PEOPLE | $13,000 |
| PENCIL FOUNDATION NASHVILLE, TN | SCHOOL SUPPLIES | $2,500 |
| ST BALDRICK'S FOUNDATION MONROVIA, CA | IN MEMORY OF ROWAN PRICE | $5,000 |
| VUMC CAMP HOPE NASHVILLE, TN | HONOR OF MITCH HARRINGTON | $4,000 |
| SIMON YOUTH ACADEMY NASHVILLE, TN | SCHOLARSHIP IN HONOR OF THE WILLIAM WARREN PRINCIPALS AWARD | $2,000 |
| OPRY MILLS NASHVILLE, TN | SCHOLARSHIP IN HONOR OF THE WILLIAM WARREN PRINCIPALS AWARD | $2,000 |
| ACADEMY AT HICKORY HALLOW ANTIOCH, TN | SCHOLARSHIP IN HONOR OF THE WILLIAM WARREN PRINCIPALS AWARD | $2,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARINER TRUST COMPANY | TRUSTEE | 1 | $3,500 |
| WILLIAM RANSOM | TRUSTEE | 1 | $3,500 |
| MARYLEE R SHAFFER | TRUSTEE | 1 | $3,500 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ransom Charitable Trust?
Ransom Charitable Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SIOUX FALLS, SD. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ransom Charitable Trust operate?
Ransom Charitable Trust has awarded grants in California, New York, Tennessee, Virginia.
What size grants does Ransom Charitable Trust award?
In 2024, Ransom Charitable Trust awarded 11 grants totaling $53K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ransom Charitable Trust's EIN?
Ransom Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-7141844. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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