The Mel and Leta Ramos Family Foundation
Historical FunderDanville, California · EIN 81-5050495 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $675 and $4,200.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ROCHELLE LEININGER |
|---|---|
| Address | 229 STETSON DRIVE, DANVILLE CA 94506 |
| Phone | 9256406397 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE WRITTEN REQUESTS AND INCLUDE THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE AND HISTORY OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING EVIDENCE OF TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. |
| Restrictions | AWARDS WILL BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION, AND TO PROMOTE THE ART AND LEGACY OF AMERICAN ARTIST AND EDUCATOR MEL RAMOS. |
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
33% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cal State University East Bay Foundation | Hayward, CA | Endowment for student tuition | $26,050 |
| Cal State University East Bay Foundation | Hayward, CA | Rising student award for senior graduates | $4,200 |
| Donorschooseorg | New York, NY | Instructor support programs | $1,382 |
| Aspen Institute | Washington, DC | Internship programs for bipoc interns | $1,000 |
| Danville Children's Guild | Danville, CA | "College is real" sponsorship for students | $675 |
| Crocker Museum | Sacramento, CA | Children's museum fund | $100 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($1,100). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,507 | 9 |
| 2023 | $1,764 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503169349103540
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-5050495
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.