Private foundation · Franklin
Ramsey Family Foundation Trust
This foundation says it only funds groups it chooses itself. Don't send an unsolicited application. If your work fits, the usual path is an introduction through someone the foundation already knows, such as a board member or a current grantee. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 28 totaling $360K
- Typical grant
- $5,000 to $20K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Williamson County, Davidson County, Maury County, Franklin County, Knox County, Montgomery County · plus 5 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 18% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 5 of 28.
- Total giving that year
- $425K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $425K | $360K | 28 |
| 2023 | $250K | $225K | 27 |
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- David L Ramsey IIITrustee
- Sharon RamseyTrustee
- Denise WhittemoreExecutive director
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- General fund
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking the Text | Spring Hill, Maury County | General fund | $30K |
| Bridge Ministry | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $25K |
| Gracework Ministries Inc. | Franklin, Williamson County | General fund | $25K |
| Siloam Family Health Center | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $25K |
| UT Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | General fund | $25K |
| Young Life Williamson County | Brentwood, Williamson County | General fund | $25K |
| 413 Strong | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $20K |
| One Generation Away | Franklin, Williamson County | General fund | $20K |
| Shower Up | Spring Hill, Maury County | General fund | $20K |
| Tennessee Baptist Children's Homes | Brentwood, Williamson County | General fund | $20K |
| Both Hands Foundation | Brentwood, Williamson County | General fund | $15K |
| Freedoms Promise | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $15K |
| Ancoratn | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $12K |
| Morris Heithcock Fraternal Order of | Franklin, Williamson County | General fund | $10K |
| Scarlet Hope Nashville | Spring Hill, Maury County | General fund | $10K |
| Yai Packs | Clarksville, Montgomery County | General fund | $10K |
| Williamson College | Franklin, Williamson County | General fund | $7,000 |
| Maury County Jail Ministry | Columbia, Maury County | General fund | $6,000 |
| Amazima Ministries | Franklin, Williamson County | General fund | $5,000 |
| Nashville Coaches Coalition | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $5,000 |
| Various Contributions | Franklin, Williamson County | General fund | $5,000 |
| Young Life Davidson County | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $5,000 |
| Deer Run | Thompsons Station, Williamson County | General fund | $5,000 |
| People Loving Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $5,000 |