James & Edith Ross Foundation
Preselected recipients only
James & Edith Ross Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $35,112 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,257 and the largest $10,283. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$35,112
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,257
- Largest grant$10,283
- Assets$665,681
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $26,966 the year before.
55% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $20,601 | 17 | $574,427 |
| 2024 | $26,966 | 17 | $624,079 |
| 2025 | $35,112 | 11 | $665,681 |
How to apply
James & Edith Ross Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What James & Edith Ross Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $32,487 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,625 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fellows of Contemporary Art | General operations | $10,283 |
| Moishe House | General operations | $10,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation | General operations | $4,350 |
| Beverly Hills Police Foundation | General operations | $2,697 |
| Rodef Shalom | General operations | $2,625 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | General operations | $2,257 |
| Fulfillment Fund | General operations | $1,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art | General operations | $650 |
| Holocaust Museum | General operations | $500 |
| The UCLA Foundation | General operations | $500 |
| Hammer Museum | General operations | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Bach Kallick
- Ivan Kallick Esq
- Robert M Berns MD
- Spencer Kallick
Questions people ask
Does James & Edith Ross Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does James & Edith Ross Foundation give?
$35,112 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,257.
Who runs James & Edith Ross Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Deborah Bach Kallick (President), Ivan Kallick Esq (Trustee), Robert M Berns MD (Secretary) and Spencer Kallick (Trustee).
What does James & Edith Ross Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.