The De Ramel Foundation
The de Ramel Foundation is a private foundation based in Newport, Rhode Island. It supports work involving innovation, conservation, and development, with the environment, science, education, and health identified on its website as “the sparks that drive” its work.
The De Ramel Foundation at a glance
In short: The De Ramel Foundation gave $616K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Rhode Island. 56% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $616,027
- +22.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,251
- +38.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $12,220,466
- +0.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (18 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (88% 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 The De Ramel Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 912, Newport, RI 02840
Phone: (617) 236-8098
Website: https://deramel.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The De Ramel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of RI ($300K). Together the top 10 received $548K.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 117 grants of 135 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Newport, Rhode Island. In 2024, Rhode Island recipients received 88% of grant dollars, followed by Massachusetts (4%), New York (3%), California (2%), and Vermont (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The De Ramel Foundation open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 32 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $38K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $497K (2022) to $616K (2024). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $616K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of RI Providence, RI | General Purpose | $300,000 |
| Heritage Flight Foundation Westerly, RI | General Purpose | $65,000 |
| Bike Newport Newport, RI | General Purpose | $50,258 |
| Preservation Society of Newport County Newport, RI | General Purpose | $36,500 |
| Iyrs School of Technology & Trades Newport, RI | General Purpose | $26,036 |
| Milton Academy Milton, MA | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| North Country School Lake Placid, NY | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Newport Film Festival Newport, RI | General Purpose | $10,666 |
| Friends of Island Cemetery Newport, RI | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Friends of Jamestown Housing Jamestown, RI | General Purpose | $10,000 |
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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 | $12,220,466 | $942,670 | $787,646 | $616,027 | 32 | $657,500 | $826,719 | $603,033 |
| 2023 | $12,219,182 | $511,620 | $686,643 | $501,207 | 36 | $553,037 | $399,844 | $658,023 |
| 2022 | $12,161,376 | $2,192,254 | $667,425 | $497,157 | 29 | $535,238 | $2,069,774 | $573,576 |
| 2021 | $10,636,602 | $1,503,382 | $748,879 | $570,180 | 19 | $614,315 | $1,389,311 | $540,495 |
| 2020 | $9,886,112 | $916,192 | $738,847 | $601,000 | 19 | — | $847,783 | $614,636 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The De Ramel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $603K 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
The foundation describes its focus as funding new ideas and technologies, preserving the history of communities and their people and places, and supporting projects that promote progress and growth locally and globally.
Its 2024 grants included organizations working in areas such as transportation, education, environmental learning, historic preservation, and community services. For example, Bike Newport describes its mission as making bicycling a viable, safe, and comfortable choice for transportation and recreation. IYRS School of Technology & Trades says it uses immersive, hands-on innovative learning to help students realize their potential. North Country School describes an educational program that teaches respect for the environment and the balance of nature. Lime Rock Foundation says it raises funds to restore, maintain, and preserve historic and architecturally significant buildings and marine elements associated with Ida Lewis Yacht Club.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $616,027. Grant amounts ranged from $93 to $300,000, with a median grant of $4,500. The largest awards included $300,000 to United Way of RI, $65,000 to Heritage Flight Foundation, $50,258 to Bike Newport, $36,500 to Preservation Society of Newport County, and $26,036 to IYRS School of Technology & Trades. The filing listed each of these grants as for “general purpose.”
The foundation’s website also describes support for RhodySquash at YMCA, an effort focused on youth health, wellness, and athletic development on Aquidneck Island; an InnovationLab at St. Michael’s Country Day School; and the Norman Prince Neurosciences Institute at RI Hospital.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Guillaume de Ramel as trustee and Jennifer Pancione-Jenkins as administrator. The foundation’s website identifies Guillaume de Ramel as its sole trustee.
The De Ramel Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Guillaume De Ramel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Pancione-Jenkins
Administrator
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$26K (2022) → $26K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Pamela Younes (2020) — Administrator
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 $26K, to Jennifer Pancione-Jenkins (Administrator).
Frequently asked questions about The De Ramel Foundation
How much does The De Ramel Foundation give each year?
The De Ramel Foundation gave $616K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $501K across 36 grants.
What is The De Ramel Foundation's typical grant size?
The De Ramel Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,500, and its average grant was $19,251, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The De Ramel Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The De Ramel Foundation give grants?
The De Ramel Foundation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Newport, RI (11 grants), Milton, MA (2 grants), Middletown, RI (2 grants) and Jamestown, RI (2 grants).
Does The De Ramel Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The De Ramel Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The De Ramel Foundation's largest grantees?
The De Ramel Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of RI ($300,000), Heritage Flight Foundation ($65,000) and Bike Newport ($50,258), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The De Ramel Foundation?
The De Ramel Foundation reported $12.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $658K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $603K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The De Ramel Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its focus as funding new ideas and technologies, preserving the history of communities and their people and places, and supporting projects that promote progress and growth locally and globally. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The De Ramel Foundation?
The foundation 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 The De Ramel Foundation's EIN?
The De Ramel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6190697. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The De Ramel Foundation 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The De Ramel Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-de-ramel-foundation-morg_0ff019a52d81452e95a066cdc7016b03
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