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The Willis M Ross Foundation

Preselected recipients only Boca Raton, Florida · EIN 846876841

The Willis M Ross Foundation is a private foundation in Boca Raton, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $25,500 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $12,750 and the largest $13,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $30,000 the year before.

0% of its 2024 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$30,0003$535,340
2024$25,5002$557,955

How to apply

The Willis M 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Willis M Ross Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois1$13,500
Ohio1$12,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate
Belleville, IL
Religious$13,500
Wittenberg University
Springfield, OH
Educational$12,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Willis M Ross Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Willis M Ross Foundation give?

$25,500 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $12,750.

Who runs The Willis M Ross Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Paul S Gravenhorst (Trustee).

What does The Willis M Ross Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.

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