Ross J Born and Wendy G Born Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Ross J Born and Wendy G Born Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Longboat Key, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $377,468 in 75 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $113,877. 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$377,468
- Number of grants75
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$113,877
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was down from $378,785 the year before.
23% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $347,054 | 75 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $378,785 | 68 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $377,468 | 75 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Ross J Born and Wendy G Born Charitable Trust 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 Ross J Born and Wendy G Born Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 58 | $345,148 |
| Florida | 5 | $23,030 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $2,480 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,750 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1,280 |
| Indiana | 1 | $650 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $360 |
| New York | 1 | $180 |
| Colorado | 1 | $90 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley | Unrestricted use by donee | $113,877 |
| United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley | Unrestricted use by donee | $80,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Allentown | Unrestricted use by donee | $70,000 |
| Library Foundation for Sarasota County | Unrestricted use by donee | $18,000 |
| Jewish Family Service | Unrestricted use by donee | $14,750 |
| Basd Foundation | Unrestricted use by donee | $10,000 |
| NCC Foundation | Unrestricted use by donee | $5,000 |
| Friends of Ofanim | Unrestricted use by donee | $4,116 |
| Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee | Unrestricted use by donee | $3,600 |
| Sights for Hope | Unrestricted use by donee | $3,200 |
| Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley | Unrestricted use by donee | $3,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Allentown | Unrestricted use by donee | $2,500 |
| Lehigh Valley Public Media | Unrestricted use by donee | $2,500 |
| Lost Tribe | Unrestricted use by donee | $2,500 |
| Spotlight Pa | Unrestricted use by donee | $2,500 |
| Allentown Symphony Association | Unrestricted use by donee | $2,000 |
| Keshet | Unrestricted use by donee | $1,800 |
| Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society | Unrestricted use by donee | $1,750 |
| Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley | Unrestricted use by donee | $1,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Unrestricted use by donee | $1,500 |
| New Bethany Ministries | Unrestricted use by donee | $1,500 |
| Allentown Rescue Mission | Unrestricted use by donee | $1,200 |
| Lehigh Valley Health Network | Unrestricted use by donee | $1,180 |
| Valley Youth House | Unrestricted use by donee | $1,000 |
| Easter Seals Eastern Pa | Unrestricted use by donee | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley | Unrestricted use by donee | $1,000 |
| Minsi Trails Council | Unrestricted use by donee | $1,000 |
| Equi-Librium | Unrestricted use by donee | $1,000 |
| Victory House | Unrestricted use by donee | $1,000 |
| Project of Easton | Unrestricted use by donee | $1,000 |
| Children's Home of Easton | Unrestricted use by donee | $1,000 |
| Third Street Alliance for Women & Children | Unrestricted use by donee | $1,000 |
| Good Shepherd Rehab Network | Unrestricted use by donee | $1,000 |
| Sixth Street Shelter | Unrestricted use by donee | $1,000 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation | Unrestricted use by donee | $1,000 |
| Turning Point of Lehigh Valley | Unrestricted use by donee | $1,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Unrestricted use by donee | $1,000 |
| Cancer Support Community Greater Lehigh Valley | Unrestricted use by donee | $1,000 |
| Rabbi's Discretionary Fund | Unrestricted use by donee | $1,000 |
| Da Vinci Science Center | Unrestricted use by donee | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ross Born
Questions people ask
Does Ross J Born and Wendy G Born Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ross J Born and Wendy G Born Charitable Trust give?
$377,468 in tax year 2025, across 75 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Ross J Born and Wendy G Born Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Ross Born (Trustee).
What does Ross J Born and Wendy G Born Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and community development.