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Also known as: C/O DENNIS L ROSS MD
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Ross Charitable Trust is a private trust based in WICHITA, KS. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Dennis L Ross M D. It holds total assets of $3.8M. Annual income is reported at $1.5M. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Kansas, Indiana and Nebraska. According to available records, Ross Charitable Trust has made 28 grants totaling $791K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $249K in 2020 to $542K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $112K, with an average award of $28K. The foundation has supported 15 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Kansas, Missouri, Indiana, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$12K
Average Grant
$31K
Largest Grant
$110K
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.
Ross Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 28 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in KS, MO, IN.
Ross Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $791K across 28 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $28K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $112K.
Ross Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ross Charitable Trust is headquartered in WICHITA, KS. While based in KS, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis L Ross Md | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ann M Ross | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$294K
Total Assets
$3.5M
Fair Market Value
$5.8M
Net Worth
$3.5M
Grants Paid
$232K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$143K
Distribution Amount
$256K
Total: $3.3M
Total Grants
28
Total Giving
$791K
Average Grant
$28K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
15
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Lutheran ChurchGENERAL OPERATIONS | Wichita, KS | $112K | 2022 |
| Lutheran Hour MinistriesGENERAL OPERATIONS | St Louis, MO | $50K | 2022 |
| Lutheran Bible TranslatorsLIVING WATER PROJECT AND MYS BUILDING | Concordia, MO | $50K | 2022 |
| Concordia Theological SeminaryGENERAL OPERATIONS | Fort Wayne, IN | $25K | 2022 |
| Concordia UniversityNEW MUSIC HALL | Seward, NE | $10K | 2022 |
| Friends UniversityRINEY FINE ARTS RENOVATIONS | Wichita, KS | $10K | 2022 |
| Wichita Grand OperaSPONSORSHIP | Wichita, KS | $6K | 2022 |
| Kansans For LifeGENERAL OPERATIONS | Wichita, KS | $5K | 2022 |
| Wichita Chamber ChoraleGENERAL OPERATIONS | Wichita, KS | $3K | 2022 |
| National Kidney FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Holy Cross Lutheran School And ChurchJULY 4 EVENT AND GENERAL OPERATIONS | Wichita, KS | $110K | 2020 |
| University Of Nebraska FoundationHERITAGE CENTER EXCELLENCE FUND | Omaha, NE | $20K | 2020 |
| Wichita Art MuseumPRESTON SINGLETARY EXHIBITION SPONSOR | Wichita, KS | $5K | 2020 |
| Grumpy Old MenGENERAL OPERATIONS | Wichita, KS | $3K | 2020 |
| Wichita State University FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Wichita, KS | $2K | 2020 |