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Ross Foundation is a private corporation based in KANSAS CITY, MO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1966. The principal officer is Bill Sheets. It holds total assets of $2.3M. Annual income is reported at $422K. Total assets have decreased from $3.7M in 2011 to $2.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. According to available records, Ross Foundation has made 81 grants totaling $795K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $245K and $291K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $291K distributed across 29 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $72K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 40 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Missouri. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$65K
Based on 26 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Ross Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 81 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MO.
Ross Foundation has distributed a total of $795K across 81 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $72K.
Ross Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (486125814) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Ross Foundation is headquartered in KANSAS CITY, MO.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William M Sheets | SEC-TREAS / FOUND MGR | $40K | $0 | $40K |
| Susan R Sheets | PRESIDENT | $25K | $0 | $25K |
| Hal Ross | VICE-PRES. | $25K | $0 | $25K |
Total Giving
$358K
Total Assets
$2.3M
Fair Market Value
$6.2M
Net Worth
$2.3M
Grants Paid
$260K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$253K
Distribution Amount
$312K
Total: $2.2M
Total Grants
81
Total Giving
$795K
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
40
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridging The GapOPERATING | Kansas City, MO | $3K | 2023 |
| Paw It ForwardOPERATING | Kansas City, MO | $5K | 2022 |
| United Way Of The PlainsPROGRAM SERVICES | Kansas City, MO | $50K | 2023 |
| The Land InstituteOPERATING | Kansas City, MO | $30K | 2023 |
| GivewellOPERATING | Kansas City, MO | $22K | 2023 |
| Pkd FoundationOPERATING | Kansas City, MO | $17K | 2023 |
| Ku Endowment - Scholarship FundOPERATING | Kansas City, MO | $15K | 2023 |
| Harvey County Historical MuseumOPERATING | Kansas City, MO | $15K | 2023 |
| Ksu FoundationOPERATING | Kansas City, MO | $15K | 2023 |
| Kansas Humane SocietyOPERATING | Kansas City, MO | $10K | 2023 |
| Chix 4 A CauseOPERATING | Kansas City, MO | $10K | 2023 |
| PiecespeacesOPERATING | Kansas City, MO | $10K | 2023 |
| Smile TrainOPERATING | Kansas City, MO | $9K | 2023 |
| The Pando InitiativePROGRAM SERVICES | Kansas City, MO | $8K | 2023 |
| So Shine FoundationOPERATING | Kansas City, MO | $8K | 2023 |
| Kansas Historical SocietyOPERATING | Kansas City, MO | $5K | 2023 |
| Plymouth Congregational ChurchPROGRAM SERVICES | Kansas City, MO | $5K | 2023 |
| Paralyzed VeteransOPERATING | Kansas City, MO | $5K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of KcOPERATING | Kansas City, MO | $5K | 2023 |
| Kansas City Care ClinicOPERATING | Kansas City, MO | $5K | 2023 |
| Kc Pet ProjectOPERATING | Kansas City, MO | $4K | 2023 |
| Childrens Mercy Of KcOPERATING | Kansas City, MO | $3K | 2023 |
| Cornerstones Of CarespoffordOPERATING | Kansas City, MO | $3K | 2023 |
| Harvesters Community Food NetworkOPERATING | Kansas City, MO | $2K | 2023 |
| Independent UnityOPERATING | Kansas City, MO | $1K | 2023 |
| Joel Osteen MinistriesOPERATING | Kansas City, MO | $1K | 2023 |
| Unity Of WichitaOPERATING | Kansas City, MO | $500 | 2023 |
| International Relations CouncilSCHOLARSHIP | Kansas City, MO | $15K | 2022 |
| Newton Public Libray FoundationOPERATING | Kansas City, MO | $15K | 2022 |