The Ramsay Family Foundation
The Ramsay Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Jamestown, North Carolina. Its 2022 filing reports 11 grants totaling $80,515, all to recipients in North Carolina. A 2021 filing is marked as the foundation’s final return and says it was filing to dissolve; it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Ramsay Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ramsay Family Foundation gave $81K across 11 grants in 2022 (avg $7K), mostly in North Carolina. 45% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $80,515
- +136.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 11
- -35.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $7,320
- +265.4% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $4,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ramsay Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2021 final return that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This describes the policy stated in that filing and should not be read as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4623 Chesterfield Place, Jamestown, NC 27282
Phone: (336) 625-5964
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ramsay Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was The Natural Science Center of Greensboro Inc ($50K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 46 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2022 went to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Ramsay Family Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $4K repeat.
- 55% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 593% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2020) to $81K (2022). In 2022 it made 11 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Natural Science Center of Greensboro Inc Greensboro, NC | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Core Sound Waterfowl Museum Harkers Island, NC | Program Support | $10,000 |
| She Rocks Inc Wilmington, NC | Program Support | $5,000 |
| United Way of Randolph CO Asheboro, NC | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Hirsch Wellness Network Greensboro, NC | Program Support | $4,000 |
| Randolph Asheboro YMCA Asheboro, NC | Program Support | $4,000 |
| 885 WFDD Winston-Salem, NC | Program Support | $865 |
| Backpack Beginnings Greensboro, NC | Program Support | $500 |
| Muddy Sneakers Inc Brevard, NC | Program Support | $500 |
| First United Methodist Church Asheboro, NC | Program Support | $400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2021 filing is marked as the final return.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $108,932 | $86,018 | $80,515 | 11 | $80,515 | — | $13,583 |
| 2021 | $254,548 | $-5,059 | $39,289 | $34,050 | 17 | — | — | $14,120 |
| 2020 | $298,896 | $9,404 | $27,917 | $22,350 | 18 | — | $4,054 | $15,744 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ramsay Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include science and conservation, preserving coastal communities’ way of life, cancer awareness and support, children’s connection to nature, and connecting children and families with resources.
For example, the Natural Science Center of Greensboro describes its mission as inspiring curiosity and connecting communities through science and conservation. Core Sound Waterfowl Museum says it works to support and preserve the way of life of coastal maritime communities in eastern North Carolina. She Rocks says it raises awareness of ovarian cancer, funds research, and helps patients undergoing treatment.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $80,515. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $50,000, with a median of $4,000. The largest awards were $50,000 to the Natural Science Center of Greensboro and $10,000 to Core Sound Waterfowl Museum. Other notable grants included $5,000 each to She Rocks and United Way of Randolph County, and $4,000 each to Hirsch Wellness Network and Randolph Asheboro YMCA. All listed grants were for program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing listed Julius M Ramsay Jr as president, and Julius M Ramsay III and Benjamin H Ramsay as directors.
The Ramsay Family Foundation is led by Julius M. Ramsay Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Julius M. Ramsay Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Benjamin H. Ramsay
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julius M. Ramsay III
Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Ramsay Family Foundation
How much does The Ramsay Family Foundation give each year?
The Ramsay Family Foundation gave $81K across 11 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $34K across 17 grants.
What is The Ramsay Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ramsay Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $4,000, and its average grant was $7,320, across 11 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ramsay Family Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does The Ramsay Family Foundation give grants?
The Ramsay Family Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Greensboro, NC (4 grants) and Asheboro, NC (3 grants).
Does The Ramsay Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Ramsay Family Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (11 grants).
Who are The Ramsay Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ramsay Family Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include The Natural Science Center of Greensboro Inc ($50,000), Core Sound Waterfowl Museum ($10,000) and She Rocks Inc ($5,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does The Ramsay Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ramsay Family Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2021 final return that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Ramsay Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Ramsay Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Ramsay Family Foundation's EIN?
The Ramsay Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2126602. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does The Ramsay Family 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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