Rosswood Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rosswood Foundation is a private foundation in Vero Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $175,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$26.3 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
12% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 20 | $21.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 25 | $23.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 25 | $26.3 million |
How to apply
Rosswood 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 Rosswood Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 6 | $285,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $265,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $165,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $155,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $100,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $100,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $55,000 |
| New York | 2 | $40,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $35,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CRC NA Inc | Mission support | $175,000 |
| Mater Ecclesiae Fund for Vocations | Mission support | $120,000 |
| Augustine Institute | Financial support for school | $100,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of Mary | Mission support | $90,000 |
| Mount Royal Academy | Financial support for school | $85,000 |
| Catholic World Mission | Mission support | $80,000 |
| Divine Mercy University | Financial support for school | $80,000 |
| St Michael High School | Financial support for school | $75,000 |
| Foundation for Catholic Education | Financial support for schools | $70,000 |
| Chesterton Academy of Vero Beach | Financial support for school | $60,000 |
| Benedictines of Mary | Mission support | $50,000 |
| Caring Center for Women | Alternatives to abortion | $40,000 |
| Benedictine College | Catholic institute or higher ed | $35,000 |
| Cardinal Newman Society | Financial support for school | $35,000 |
| Cnewa | Mission support | $30,000 |
| Nasareanorg | Mission support | $30,000 |
| Church Music Association of America | Mission support | $28,460 |
| John Paul the Great Montessori Acad | Financial support for school | $20,000 |
| Summit Academy | Financial support for school | $20,000 |
| Belmont Abbey College | Catholic institute of higher educati | $10,000 |
| Human Life Foundation | Alternatives to abortion | $10,000 |
| Live Action | Alternatives to abortion | $10,000 |
| RC Mission Corps | Mission support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Our Lady Seat of Wisdom | Financial support for school | $5,000 |
| St John Paul II Preparatory School | Financial support for school | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George Alexander Ross
- Martha Woodruff Ross
- Margaret Ross Whalen
- Daniel Christopher Whalen
- Rachel Ross Towne
- Bernard Richard Towne
Questions people ask
Does Rosswood Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rosswood Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Rosswood Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists George Alexander Ross (President &), Martha Woodruff Ross (Secretary), Margaret Ross Whalen (Director) and Daniel Christopher Whalen (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Rosswood Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.