Paul Ross Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Paul Ross Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wichita, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $189,611 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$189,611
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $180,135 the year before.
28% 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 | $181,449 | 35 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $180,135 | 27 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $189,611 | 32 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Paul Ross Charitable Foundation - A 3500 N Rock Road Bldg 300A, Wichita, KS 67226 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (316) 685-4261 |
| What to submit | Applications must contain the purpose for which contributions are requested and foundation status or classification under the internal revenue code of 1986. |
| Deadlines | Applications should be submitted before oct 1 to be considered in the current planning year. |
What Paul Ross Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 31 | $184,611 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Guadelupe Clinic | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| PBS of Kansas | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Bread of Life | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cairn Health Inc | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Kansas Food Bank | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ict Street Team (Nurses Global Outreach) | Unrestricted | $8,611 |
| Lawrence Community Shelter | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Mental Health Association So Central KS | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Learn and Grow Child Care Center | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Agape Care Cradle | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Child Advocacy Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Child Start | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Core Community Augusta - United Methodist Church | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Donors Choose | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Family Promise of Greater Wichita | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Heart Ministries | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Heartspring | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hopenet | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Humankind | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| McPherson Housing Coalition | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Project Access | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sparkwheel | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Katherine Drexal Fund | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| United Methodist Open Door | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wichita Family Crisis Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers and Sisters | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Envision | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Bradford Memorial Library Endowment Assoc | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Music Youth Partnership | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Midamerica Nazarene | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Evan Stumpf
- Anne Owen
Questions people ask
Does Paul Ross Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications should be submitted before oct 1 to be considered in the current planning year..
How much does Paul Ross Charitable Foundation give?
$189,611 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Paul Ross Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Evan Stumpf (Trustee) and Anne Owen (Trustee).
What does Paul Ross Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and faith communities.