The Ragsdale Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNashville, Tennessee · EIN 62-1481225 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$56K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$4,877
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,877 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
57% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskin Group Theatre | Santa Monica, CA | To further the purpose of the foundation as stated in the charter | $20,000 |
| Hopetown Charitable Foundation | Lewisburg, TN | To further the purpose of the foundation as stated in the charter | $15,000 |
| Westside Neighborhood School | Los Angeles, CA | To further the purpose of the foundation as stated in the charter | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | To further the purpose of the foundation as stated in the charter | $4,877 |
| Animal Balance | Portland, OR | To further the purpose of the foundation as stated in the charter | $4,877 |
| Lucky's Cat House | Lewisburg, TN | To further the purpose of the foundation as stated in the charter | $4,877 |
| Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | Nashville, TN | To further the purpose of the foundation as stated in the charter | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55,631 | 7 |
| 2024 | $52,409 | 6 |
| 2023 | $55,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621949349100102
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-1481225
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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