W Russell and Norma Ramsey Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMclean, Virginia · EIN 52-1853713 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$752K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$2.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
84% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Potomac School | Mclean, VA | The growing ever greater campaign, 2024-2025 potomac fund, and 2025 fund a scholar program. | $500,000 |
| Robin Hood | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $109,000 |
| Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation | Washington, DC | Legacy on ice fund | $25,000 |
| Pga Tour First Tee Foundation Inc | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | First tee headquarters and other programming support | $25,000 |
| Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School | Takoma Park, MD | Campaign for the school that works | $20,000 |
| First Tee - Greater Washington DC | Washington, DC | Capital campaign for the first tee learning center at rock creek golf course | $20,000 |
| The Washington Ballet | Washington, DC | 2025 annual gala | $15,000 |
| Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Umd College Park | College Park, MD | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | Lindsay eckert henry scholarship for elementary education | $10,000 |
| Els for Autism | Jupiter, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Bethesda Community Baseball Club | Bethesda, MD | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Nicholas Barton Memorial Foundation | Crofton, MD | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $752,500 | 13 |
| 2023 | $294,500 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543169349101829
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1853713
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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