The John D Ramsey Foundation Trust
To provide for educational scholarships utilized for educational related expenses including but not limited to college, trade school or certificate program tuition, books, computers, tools and related equipment.
The John D Ramsey Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: The John D Ramsey Foundation Trust gave $21K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- Average grant
- $5,250
- Median grant
- $5,250
- Total assets
- $863,567
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The John D Ramsey Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($11K across 2 grants). Together the top 3 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park, NY | scholarship | $5,250 |
| SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, NY | scholarship | $5,250 |
| SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, NY | scholarship | $5,250 |
| University of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | scholarship | $5,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $863,567 | $143,190 | $51,782 | $21,000 | 4 | $23,399 |
About The John D Ramsey Foundation Trust
Based on IRS filings
The John D Ramsey Foundation Trust is a public charity, based in Cooperstown, NY. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $864K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $21K. Net investment income was $23K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The John D Ramsey Foundation Trust is led by Timothy R. Johnson, Trustee on the 2025 filing — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Timothy R. Johnson
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$5K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Timothy R Johnson (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The John D Ramsey Foundation Trust
How much does The John D Ramsey Foundation Trust give each year?
The John D Ramsey Foundation Trust gave $21K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is The John D Ramsey Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
The John D Ramsey Foundation Trust's median grant in 2025 was $5,250, and its average grant was $5,250, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The John D Ramsey Foundation Trust give grants?
The John D Ramsey Foundation Trust gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Utica, NY (2 grants).
Does The John D Ramsey Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The John D Ramsey Foundation Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (4 grants).
How large is The John D Ramsey Foundation Trust?
The John D Ramsey Foundation Trust reported $864K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $143K.
What is The John D Ramsey Foundation Trust's EIN?
The John D Ramsey Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-6111221. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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