The Thomas & Betty Ross Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Thomas & Betty Ross Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Worth, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $361,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$361,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $73,500 the year before.
11% 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 | $60,000 | 8 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $73,500 | 11 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $361,000 | 9 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
The Thomas & Betty 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 The Thomas & Betty Ross Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 2 | $201,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $109,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $40,750 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meharry Medical College | Charitable support | $200,000 |
| Chabad of Lake Worth | Charitable support | $89,000 |
| V Foundation for Cancer Research | Charitable support | $40,750 |
| American Diabetes Association | Charitable | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Tunnel for Towers Fdn | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Project | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| National Glaucoma Research | Charitable support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Betty Ross
- Julia Ross
- David Ross
Questions people ask
Does The Thomas & Betty Ross Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Thomas & Betty Ross Foundation give?
$361,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Thomas & Betty Ross Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Betty Ross (Director), Julia Ross (Director) and David Ross (Director).
What does The Thomas & Betty Ross Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and science and research.