The Mel and Leta Ramos Family Foundation
The Mel and Leta Ramos Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Danville, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $1K.
The Mel and Leta Ramos Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mel and Leta Ramos Family Foundation gave $35K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,507
- +1856.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +350.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,834
- +334.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $675
- Total assets
- $4,347,071
- -0.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Mel and Leta Ramos Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Donorschooseorg ($1K). Together the top 4 received $3K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($31,350), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Mel and Leta Ramos Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $61K (2021). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $31,350 |
| Donorschooseorg New York, NY | Instructor Support Programs | $1,382 |
| Aspen Institute Washington, DC | Internship Programs for BIPOC Interns | $1,000 |
| Danville Children's Guild Danville, CA | "College Is Real" Sponsorship for Students | $675 |
| Crocker Museum Sacramento, CA | Children's Museum Fund | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,347,071 | $28,623 | $44,874 | $34,507 | 9 | $36,307 | $1,082 |
| 2023 | $4,363,498 | $60,563 | $21,098 | $1,764 | 2 | $1,764 | $5 |
| 2022 | $4,324,033 | $63,454 | $46,870 | $23,475 | 6 | $23,475 | $2 |
| 2021 | $4,307,449 | $80,417 | $89,237 | $60,684 | 8 | $60,684 | $1 |
| 2020 | $4,316,269 | $1,796,140 | $52,546 | $22,350 | 8 | — | $3 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mel and Leta Ramos Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rochelle Leininger
Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Alyson Leininger
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dan Zeising
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Krista Parker
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Skot Ramos
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Leta Ramos (2020) — Director
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 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $6K, to Rochelle Leininger (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Mel and Leta Ramos Family Foundation
How much does The Mel and Leta Ramos Family Foundation give each year?
The Mel and Leta Ramos Family Foundation gave $35K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 2 grants.
What is The Mel and Leta Ramos Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mel and Leta Ramos Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $675, and its average grant was $3,834, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mel and Leta Ramos Family Foundation give grants?
The Mel and Leta Ramos Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Mel and Leta Ramos Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Mel and Leta Ramos Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Artist in Residence Award" (3 grants).
Who are The Mel and Leta Ramos Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mel and Leta Ramos Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Donorschooseorg ($1,382), Aspen Institute ($1,000) and Danville Children's Guild ($675), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($31,350), which are not listed by name. Together they received 9% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mel and Leta Ramos Family Foundation?
The Mel and Leta Ramos Family Foundation reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $29K.
What is The Mel and Leta Ramos Family Foundation?
The Mel and Leta Ramos Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Danville, CA. It holds $4.3M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Mel and Leta Ramos Family Foundation's EIN?
The Mel and Leta Ramos Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5050495. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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