Ransford Ray and Clara J Gould Foundation
Historical FunderMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 41-6056658 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,060 and $3,510.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | RANSFORD RAY CLARA J GOULD FOUNDA |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 E 5TH STREET EP-MN-S14, ST PAUL MN 55101 |
| Phone | 6514668731 |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICATION CAN BE MADE BY SENDING A LETTER OUTLINING THE NATURE OF THE REQUEST AND A COPY OF YOUR IRS LETTER. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION WAS SET UP PRIMARILY TO ASSIST AND BENEFIT THE YOUTH IN AND ABOUT THE DONOR'S HOME CITY OF BRAINERD, MN AND BIRTHPLACE OF JAMESTOWN, NY. THE FOUNDATION MAKES NO DIRECT GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown YMCA (And Team) | Jamestown, NY | General operating | $5,175 |
| Brainerd Rotary Foundation | Brainerd, MN | General operating | $5,050 |
| Brainerd Family YMCA | Brainerd, MN | General operating | $4,980 |
| Elks Lodge #615 | Brainerd, MN | General operating | $4,030 |
| Aurora Lodge #100 Masonic Temple | Brainerd, MN | General operating | $3,510 |
| Central Minnesota Council | Sartell, MN | General operating | $2,830 |
| Brainerd Area Girl Scouts | Brainerd, MN | General operating | $1,950 |
| Chautauqua Opportunities Inc | Jamestown, NY | General operating | $1,440 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Jamestown Inc | Jamestown, NY | General operating | $1,440 |
| St Lukes Church Youth Ministry | Jamestown, NY | General operating | $1,270 |
| Allegheny Council Bsa | Falconer, NH | General operating | $1,065 |
| Family Service of the Chautauqua Region | Jamestown, NY | General operating | $1,060 |
| Confidence Learning Center | E Gull Lake, MN | General operating | $1,060 |
| Lucille M Wright Air Museum | Jamestown, NY | General operating | $1,000 |
| Crow Wing County United Way Inc | Brainerd, MN | General operating | $800 |
| Paul Bunyan Arboretum | Brainerd, MN | General operating | $760 |
| Crisis Line | Brainerd, MN | General operating | $580 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $37,995 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511339349101046
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-6056658
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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