Jay L Ramsdell Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Jay L Ramsdell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Damariscotta, Maine, registered in 1992, with $13,067 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 940, Damariscotta, ME, 04543 EIN 01-0451718 Since 1992
Revenue (FY2025)
$13K
▼ 77.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$9,815
Net assets
$157K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Jay L Ramsdell Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating192 mo reserves · +25% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Jay L Ramsdell Foundation: 192 mo reserves · +25% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Jay L Ramsdell Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Jay L Ramsdell Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 940, Damariscotta, ME, 04543
- City
- Damariscotta
- State
- Maine
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $9,265 (FY2015) to $13K (FY2025) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $157K
Operating margin
24.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$157K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$157K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,067▼77.8% | $9,815▲28.0% | $156,963▲2.6% | $156,963▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $58,986▲835% | $7,669▲22.8% | $152,937▲50.5% | $152,937▲50.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $6,308▼2.2% | $6,247▼32.8% | $101,612 | $101,612 | 990PF |
| 2022 | $6,449▼60.3% | $9,292▲59.9% | $101,580▼2.7% | $101,580▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $16,237▲104% | $5,812▲24.8% | $104,443▲11.1% | $104,443▲11.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $7,971▲9.1% | $4,658▼25.1% | $94,008▲3.9% | $94,008▲3.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $7,308▼4.5% | $6,222▼17.0% | $90,445▲1.2% | $90,445▲1.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $7,652▲9.5% | $7,492▲69.8% | $89,352▲0.2% | $89,352▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $6,985▲20.3% | $4,411▼28.6% | $89,198▲3.0% | $89,198▲3.0% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $5,804▼37.4% | $6,176▼33.0% | $86,629▼0.3% | $86,629▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $9,265 | $9,212▲129% | $86,887▼0.6% | $86,887▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $4,022 | $87,443 | $87,443 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Jay L Ramsdell Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Jay L Ramsdell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 01-0451718, based in Damariscotta, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Jay L Ramsdell Foundation's EIN?
- Jay L Ramsdell Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 01-0451718.
- How much revenue does Jay L Ramsdell Foundation report?
- Jay L Ramsdell Foundation reported $13,067 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Jay L Ramsdell Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Jay L Ramsdell Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Jay L Ramsdell Foundation (EIN 01-0451718) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.