Ragsdale Foundation

EIN 74-2862267 · TX · NTEE T20Z

Invitation only Typical grant ~$3.8K Funds in TX
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Ragsdale Foundation based in TX paid 10 grants totaling $43.7K to 10 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $8.5K, with a median of $3.8K. Its largest recipients included FIRST UMC SMITHVILLE, TEXAS LIONS CAMP KERRVILLE, and SMITHVILLE PUB LIBRARY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$874,154
Giving (latest yr)
$43,700
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
10
Median grant
$3.8K
Recipients
10
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • First Umc Smithville$8,500
  • Texas Lions Camp Kerrville$7,100
  • Smithville Pub Library$5,000
  • Peterson Health Fdnt$4,000
  • Schreiner University$4,000

Where grants went

  • Texas$43,700 · 10 grants

Grants Paid (10)

First Umc Smithville
Smithville, TX
Facility Mtce
$8,500
Texas Lions Camp Kerrville
Kerrville, TX
Program Support
$7,100
Smithville Pub Library
Smithville, TX
Program Support
$5,000
Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX
Endowment
$4,000
Peterson Health Fdnt
Kerrville, TX
Facility
$4,000
Smithville Community Clinic
Smithville, TX
Program Support
$3,600
UT Law Foundation
Austin, TX
Program Support
$3,500
UT History Center
Austin, TX
Internship
$3,500
UT Architecture
San Antonio, TX
Endowment
$3,500
Smithville Heritage Soc
Smithville, TX
Program Support
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Ragsdale Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Ragsdale Foundation reported 10 itemized grants totaling $43.7K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $8.5K (median $3.8K).

Recent recipients include FIRST UMC SMITHVILLE, TEXAS LIONS CAMP KERRVILLE, SMITHVILLE PUB LIBRARY, among 10 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Ragsdale Foundation is a private foundation based in Texas, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Ragsdale Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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