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Michael And Virginis Ross Foundation is a private corporation based in LOS ANGELES, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Michael C Ross. It holds total assets of $1.7M. Annual income is reported at $78K. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including California, Virginia, Colorado. According to available records, Michael And Virginis Ross Foundation has made 34 grants totaling $357K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $96K in 2020 to $75K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $186K distributed across 18 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $43K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Virginia, Missouri, which account for 68% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Michael And Virginis Ross Foundation reported 34 individual grants totaling $357,000 between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $5,000. Half of those grants fell between $3,500 and $10,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $42,500. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $79,787 in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in CA (11 of 34), followed by VA (8) and MO (4). In total the foundation's grantees span 5 states. Of its 10 distinct grantees, 90 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Lafayette-Orinda Presby Church ($158,000), Simpson Literary Project ($60,500) and Society Of St Vincent De Paul ($20,000).
Computed from 34 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 5 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$43K
Based on 8 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Michael And Virginis Ross Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 34 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, VA, MO.
Michael And Virginis Ross Foundation has distributed a total of $357K across 34 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $43K.
Michael And Virginis Ross Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Michael And Virginis Ross Foundation is headquartered in LOS ANGELES, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael C Ross | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Virginia L Ross | CFO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$80K
Total Assets
$1.7M
Fair Market Value
$1.7M
Net Worth
$1.7M
Grants Paid
$75K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$90K
Distribution Amount
$80K
Total: $105K
Total Grants
34
Total Giving
$357K
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society Of St Vincent De PaulCharitable | Maryland Heights, MO | $5K | 2023 |
| Children Of FaithCharitable | Walnut Creek, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Lafayette-Orinda Presby Churchcharitable | Lafayette, CA | $37K | 2023 |
| Simpson Literary ProjectCharitable | Oakland, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| FotokidsCharitable | City Of Guatemala | $10K | 2023 |
| MaiaCharitable | Denver, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Uva Institute For Practical EthicsCharitable | Charlottesville, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Univ Of Va Law Foundationcharitable | Charlottesville, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Bob Davidson Memorial FundCharitable | Oklahoma City, OK | $500 | 2023 |
| University Of Virginia - Ipecharitable | Charlottesville, VA | $5K | 2022 |