The Ramsie Kate Baumgardner Memorial Fund
Historical FunderKaplan, Louisiana · EIN 87-4719440 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | The RKB Memorial Fund |
|---|---|
| Address | 7815 Emery Road, Kaplan LA 70548 |
| Phone | 3376433688 |
| ali.vincentflyers@gmail.com | |
| Form and materials | Applicants can access a digital application form at https://www.rkbmemorialfund.com/apply-for-scholarship.To qualify, seniors must have attended North Vermilion High School for the past 2 years, achieved a 3.0 or better GPA throughout their Junior and senior years, maintained a good disciplinary record and demonstrated both school and community involvement. Also seniors interested in applying for this scholarship must submit an essay of no more than 300 words explaining how they have contributed to their school and community. Recipients of this scholarship must show proof of enrollment at a 2 or 4 year academic college or university, technical school, trade school, community college or junior college before the funds are released. |
| Deadlines | Applications must be submitted by the first Thursday in May. The scholarship is awarded on Senior Da |
| Restrictions | Must have attended North Vermilion High School for the previous 2 years and be a senior. Must have achieved a 3.0 or better GPA for junior and senior year. Must have a good disciplinary record Must have demonstrated both school and community involvement |
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
0% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Scholarship-Kate Simon | Kaplan, LA | Academic Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Fire Fighters Assn | Baton rouge, LA | Charitable donation | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,100 | 2 |
| 2024 | $1,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $1,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631609349100703
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-4719440
- Profile updated Nov 5, 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.