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Ross Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in RESTON, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Jon Forster. It holds total assets of $1.7M. Annual income is reported at $775K. 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 2016 to 2024. According to available records, Ross Foundation Inc. has made 7 grants totaling $552K, with a median grant of $90K. The foundation has distributed between $76K and $210K annually from 2019 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $210K distributed across 2 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $8K to $105K, with an average award of $79K. The foundation has supported 5 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Colorado, Minnesota, Arkansas, which account for 86% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Ross Foundation Inc. reported 7 individual grants totaling $552,000 between 2019 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $90,000. Half of those grants fell between $77,000 and $97,500. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $90,801 in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in CO (4 of 7), followed by MN (1) and SC (1). In total the foundation's grantees span 4 states. Of its 5 distinct grantees, 40 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were High Line Canal Conservancy ($210,000), Colorado State University ($166,000) and Mayo Clinic ($90,000).
Computed from 7 individual grant records (2019–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 4 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
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 Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 7 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, MN, AR.
Ross Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $552K across 7 grants. The median grant size is $90K, with an average of $79K. Individual grants have ranged from $8K to $105K.
Ross Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ross Foundation Inc. is headquartered in RESTON, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valarie A Ross | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stuart Ross | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
7
Total Giving
$552K
Average Grant
$79K
Median Grant
$90K
Unique Recipients
5
Most Common Grant
$90K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo ClinicCHARITABLE | Rochester, MN | $90K | 2023 |
| High Line Canal ConservancyCHARITABLE | Centennial, CO | $105K | 2022 |
| Colorado State UniversityCHARITABLE | Fort Collins, CO | $76K | 2021 |
| Manes And Miracles At ChaffeeCHARITABLE | Barling, AR | $78K | 2020 |
| South Carolina Tennis Patrons FoundCHARITABLE | Belton, SC | $8K | 2020 |