The Ransom Family Foundation
The Ransom Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Carefree, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $146K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $21K.
The Ransom Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ransom Family Foundation gave $27K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,964
- +81.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,494
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $591
- Total assets
- $146,136
- -7.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (95% 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 Ransom Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Carbone Cancer Center ($20K). Together the top 6 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ransom Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 101% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 175% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $27K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carbone Cancer Center Fitchburg, WI | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $20,000 |
| University of Wisconsin - Madison Madison, WI | Scholarships | $5,633 |
| Foothills Food Bank Cave Creek, AZ | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $1,031 |
| Superstition Mountain Historical Society Apache Junction, AZ | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $150 |
| Our Lady of Joy Cave Creek, AZ | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $100 |
| St Vincent De Paul Maryland Heights, MO | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $50 |
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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 | $146,136 | $23,917 | $35,195 | $26,964 | 6 | $28,164 | $21,236 | $16,126 |
| 2023 | $157,145 | $20,656 | $19,024 | $14,861 | 3 | $16,159 | $17,923 | $14,528 |
| 2022 | $155,513 | $22,799 | $24,600 | $21,133 | 7 | $24,265 | $9,489 | $15,268 |
| 2021 | $170,300 | $8,831 | $16,645 | $13,392 | 5 | $16,433 | $21,186 | $16,468 |
| 2020 | $155,386 | $24,013 | $17,969 | $14,770 | 4 | — | $6,775 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ransom Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ransom Family Foundation is led by Scott Ransom, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Ransom
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Ransom
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Ransom Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Vacant (2020–2022) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Ransom Family Foundation
How much does The Ransom Family Foundation give each year?
The Ransom Family Foundation gave $27K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 3 grants.
What is The Ransom Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ransom Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $591, and its average grant was $4,494, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ransom Family Foundation give grants?
The Ransom Family Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cave Creek, AZ (2 grants).
Who are The Ransom Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ransom Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Carbone Cancer Center ($20,000), University of Wisconsin - Madison ($5,633) and Foothills Food Bank ($1,031), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ransom Family Foundation?
The Ransom Family Foundation reported $146K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Ransom Family Foundation's EIN?
The Ransom Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3932278. 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
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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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