The Ragsdale Family Foundation
The Ragsdale Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Nashville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $926K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $56K. Net investment income was $51K.
The Ragsdale Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ragsdale Family Foundation gave $56K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,631
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,947
- -9.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,877
- Total assets
- $925,781
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Ragsdale Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ruskin Group Theatre ($20K). Together the top 7 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 25 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ragsdale Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2024) to $65K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ruskin Group Theatre Santa Monica, CA | To further the purpose of the foundation as stated in the charter | $20,000 |
| Hopetown Charitable Foundation Lewisburg, TN | To further the purpose of the foundation as stated in the charter | $15,000 |
| Westside Neighborhood School Los Angeles, CA | To further the purpose of the foundation as stated in the charter | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | To further the purpose of the foundation as stated in the charter | $4,877 |
| Animal Balance Portland, OR | To further the purpose of the foundation as stated in the charter | $4,877 |
| Lucky's Cat House Lewisburg, TN | To further the purpose of the foundation as stated in the charter | $4,877 |
| Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Nashville, TN | To further the purpose of the foundation as stated in the charter | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $925,781 | $58,644 | $73,877 | $55,631 | 7 | $56,662 | $51,183 | $55,306 |
| 2024 | $943,441 | $95,261 | $70,278 | $52,409 | 6 | $53,406 | $85,850 | $51,285 |
| 2023 | $918,458 | $37,940 | $69,795 | $55,000 | 2 | $55,945 | $27,649 | $48,185 |
| 2022 | $950,313 | $34,715 | $81,956 | $65,000 | 5 | $66,132 | $25,321 | $48,103 |
| 2021 | $997,554 | $119,313 | $72,449 | $57,500 | 5 | $58,622 | $109,707 | $57,373 |
| 2020 | $950,690 | $57,286 | $70,149 | $57,000 | 3 | — | $47,100 | $51,666 |
| 2019 | $963,553 | $43,779 | $74,052 | $56,000 | 3 | — | $34,806 | $51,487 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ragsdale Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ragsdale Family Foundation is led by Richard E. Ragsdale, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard E. Ragsdale
President & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Bethany R. Corrieri
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Brett T. Corrieri
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kevin G. Ragsdale
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Richard E. Ragsdale II
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Ragsdale Family Foundation
How much does The Ragsdale Family Foundation give each year?
The Ragsdale Family Foundation gave $56K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $52K across 6 grants.
What is The Ragsdale Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ragsdale Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,877, and its average grant was $7,947, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ragsdale Family Foundation give grants?
The Ragsdale Family Foundation's top state is California, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (38%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lewisburg, TN (2 grants).
Does The Ragsdale Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Ragsdale Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Ragsdale Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ragsdale Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Ruskin Group Theatre ($20,000), Hopetown Charitable Foundation ($15,000) and Westside Neighborhood School ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ragsdale Family Foundation?
The Ragsdale Family Foundation reported $926K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $57K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Ragsdale Family Foundation's EIN?
The Ragsdale Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1481225. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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