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Ross Foundation is a private trust based in ARKADELPHIA, AR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1967. It holds total assets of $111.9M. Annual income is reported at $3.5M. Total assets have grown from $35.5M in 2011 to $111.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 9 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. According to available records, Ross Foundation has made 119 grants totaling $3.4M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $674K and $1.3M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.3M distributed across 46 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $150 to $352K, with an average award of $29K. The foundation has supported 52 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Arkansas and Colorado. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$400
Median Grant
$7K
Average Grant
$29K
Largest Grant
$352K
Based on 25 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 Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 119 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AR, CO.
Ross Foundation has distributed a total of $3.4M across 119 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $29K. Individual grants have ranged from $150 to $352K.
Ross Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (716060574) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Ross Foundation is headquartered in ARKADELPHIA, AR. While based in AR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Karnes | Director of Operations/Trustee | $140K | $22K | $172K |
| Ross Whipple | Chairman/Trustee | $76K | $259 | $76K |
| Mary Elizabeth Eldridge | Director of Programs/Trustee | $63K | $15K | $78K |
| Peggy Clark | Trustee | $18K | $0 | $18K |
| Margaret Doose | Trustee | $18K | $0 | $18K |
| Mary Kathryn Katie Tennyson | Trustee | $18K | $0 | $18K |
| Clark Tennyson | Trustee | $18K | $0 | $18K |
| Emily Nadeau | Trustee | $18K | $0 | $18K |
| Mary Whipple | Secretary/Trustee | $18K | $0 | $18K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$111.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$111M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
119
Total Giving
$3.4M
Average Grant
$29K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
52
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist ChurchClark County Ecumenical Food Pantry | Arkadelphia, AR | $5K | 2022 |
| Arkadelphia Promise FoundationScholarship Fund 2024 | Arkadelphia, AR | $352K | 2023 |
| Arkansas Game & Fish FoundationConservation Work (Big Timber WMA and (JMWMA Funds), Support work in the West Gulf Coastal Plain. | Little Rock, AR | $137K | 2023 |
| Arkansas Forestry Assoc Education FoundationUnrestricted Grant | Little Rock, AR | $42K | 2023 |
| The Nature ConservancyUnrestricted Grant | Little Rock, AR | $42K | 2023 |
| Dawson Education CooperativeMini Grant Program - 2022-2023, Mini Grant Program - 2023-2024 | Arkadelphia, AR | $30K | 2023 |
| Ouachita Baptist UniversityPurchase Trees to Beautify Campus, Approved $57,200 payable over 2 years | Arkadelphia, AR | $29K | 2023 |
| Arkadelphia Public SchoolsCONE Foundation, FBLA Students attend National Conference, Educators Rising - National Conference | Arkadelphia, AR | $16K | 2023 |
| Arkansas Foodbank NetworkFood Credits for Pantries in Clark County | Little Rock, AR | $12K | 2023 |
| Hospital - Baptist Health FoundationGeneral support | Little Rock, AR | $12K | 2023 |
| Percy & Donna Malone Child Safety CenterGeneral support | Arkadelphia, AR | $9K | 2023 |
| Ar Single Parent Scholarship Fund ProgramRoss Scholars | Springdale, AR | $8K | 2023 |
| Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Family ServicesTransitioning From Foster Care to Success | Little Rock, AR | $6K | 2023 |
| City Of ArkadelphiaArkadelphia Festival of the Arts | Arkadelphia, AR | $3K | 2023 |
| City Of AmityEquipment Upgrade for Fire Department | Amity, AR | $3K | 2023 |
| Hot Springs Documentary Film InstituteHSDFF Educational Outreach Programs | Hot Springs, AR | $3K | 2023 |
| Arkansas Hunters Feeding The HungrySnack Stick Program for Area Schools | Little Rock, AR | $3K | 2023 |
| Give Me A Chance Equine RescueSupplies | Arkadelphia, AR | $2K | 2023 |
| Organization For Youth Education In AgricultureHelp Purchase an 8-Pen Trailer | Prescott, AR | $2K | 2023 |
| Lions Of Arkansas FoundationGeneral support | Hazen, AR | $1K | 2023 |
| Arkadelphia Community FoundationSoldiers of Service - Relay for Life Event | Arkadelphia, AR | $1K | 2023 |
| Group Living IncGeneral support | Arkadelphia, AR | $1K | 2023 |
| Arkansas Environmental Education AssociationStatewide Environmental & Outdoor Education, Conference | Greenland, AR | $500 | 2023 |
| Clark County Arts & Humanities CouncilUnrestricted Grant | Arkadelphia, AR | $500 | 2023 |
| Clark County 4-H FoundationSupport for the Clark County 4-H Program | Arkadelphia, AR | $350 | 2023 |
| St Paul Ame ChurchUnrestricted Grant | Arkadelphia, AR | $350 | 2023 |
| Keeping Degray Lake Beautiful Inc2023 Shoreline Cleanup | Arkdelphia, AR | $150 | 2023 |
| Community Family Enrichment CenterThanksgiving Meal Boxes | Arkadelphia, AR | $5K | 2022 |
| Curtis Rural Fire DepartmentUpdate Equipment | Curtis, AR | $3K | 2022 |