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The John & Nancy Ross Charitable

Preselected recipients only Thornton, Colorado · EIN 841567569

The John & Nancy Ross Charitable is a private foundation in Thornton, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $55,350 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $11,250 and the largest $17,350. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $67,450 the year before.

60% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$43,8005$0
2024$67,4504$0
2025$55,3505$0

How to apply

The John & Nancy Ross Charitable 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The John & Nancy Ross Charitable funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Colorado.

StateGrantsAmount
Colorado2$28,600
Alabama1$14,250
Arizona1$10,000
District of Columbia1$2,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Various Other Charities
Denver, CO
Support Charity$17,350
Reach Church Kenya
Vestavia Hills, AL
Support Charity$14,250
Flatirons Church
Lafayette, CO
Support Charity$11,250
Food for the Hungry
Phoenix, AZ
Feed the hungry$10,000
American Red Cross
Washington, DC
Support Charity$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The John & Nancy Ross Charitable accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The John & Nancy Ross Charitable give?

$55,350 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $11,250.

Who runs The John & Nancy Ross Charitable?

Its 2025 filing lists John Ross (Trustee).

What does The John & Nancy Ross Charitable fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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