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Ramsey Foundation

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Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
4 totaling $587,737
Typical grant
$179,245 to $179,246 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $179,245, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Davidson County, Shelby County · plus 4 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Total giving that year
$1.2 million

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Board and officers

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  • Matthew RamseyPresident
  • Nate RitchesVice president
  • Sara RamseySecretary
  • Catherine MooreTreasurer
  • Thomas RamseyDirector
  • Kimberly BennettDirector
  • William SellersDirector

As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

What it funds most often

  • To further the Foundation's Missions

Tennessee organizations it funded

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Tennessee grants from Ramsey Foundation
Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
Cma FoundationNashville, Davidson CountyTo further the Foundation's Missions$179K
Opry Trust FundNashville, Davidson CountyTo further the Foundation's Missions$179K
American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities Inc.Memphis, Shelby CountyTo further the Foundation's Missions$179K
Jt Moore Middle SchoolNashville, Davidson CountyTo further the Foundation's Missions$50K

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