As an owner in The Ramble, you become part of a legacy of giving back.
The primary goal of the fund has always been to enhance the local community by supporting education, economic development, health care, the arts & culture, and the environment. Initially seeded by Biltmore Farms, a portion of Ramble lot and home sale proceeds benefit the endowment fund, creating a sizable resource to support charitable projects.
Twice yearly, grant proposals are reviewed by the fund’s board. Tax-exempt and government entities that serve the South Buncombe community and not specifically The Ramble neighborhood are eligible to apply for grants.
As of 2026, the Ramble Charitable Fund has provided more than $1.2 million to schools, nonprofits, and other various programs and initiatives that strengthen the local community.
To provide home repair for Shiloh homeowners with low incomes.
To support growth in three core mentoring programs: High School Bigs, one-to-one adult mentoring for at-risk youth, and weekly facilitated afterschool groups.
For an incentive-based program that promotes reading for pleasure, positive behaviors, and lifelong learning for students at Oakley Elementary.
For a program children from Buncombe County overcome achievement gaps and learning loss while providing long‑term academic and community support.
To send six educators to a national conference that shares instructional practices and to purchase support materials for achieving readers to attend a reading competition.
To deliver support at Estes Elementary that connects families to community resources; and promotes students’ academic success.
To provide STEM and environmental education programs to students from Estes Elementary and Valley Springs Middle School.
To support youth living in Buncombe County by providing emergency housing and utilities, transportation assistance, educational resources, enrichment opportunities, and essential household items.
To provide free one‑on‑one tutoring for youth and adults, develop neighborhood‑based group classes through community partnerships, and support English‑learning students who live in Buncombe County.
To provide high-quality mental health care for southern Buncombe County students facing significant emotional challenges.
To provide long-term, individualized tutoring for under-resourced K-12 students by pairing them with tutors who help students build skills, close learning gaps, and strengthen confidence.
To improve student safety and physical education by replacing worn wall padding and purchasing updated gym equipment.
To install a ceiling‑mounted projector and retractable screen integrated with the existing sound system.
