Ross Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ross Family Foundation is a private foundation in Hammond, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $25,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$25,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$683,887
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2024 was up from $17,000 the year before.
83% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | 0 | $450,662 |
| 2023 | $17,000 | 6 | $546,765 |
| 2024 | $25,000 | 6 | $683,887 |
How to apply
Ross Family 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 Ross Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 2 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | For operational support | $5,000 |
| Kid Smart | For operational support | $5,000 |
| Mississippi Heroes | For operational support | $5,000 |
| Dumbarton Arts and Education Inc | For operational support | $5,000 |
| NAMI National | For operational support | $2,500 |
| Grow Dat Youth Farms | For operational support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth L Ross
- Dixie Lee Ross
- Megan Ross Manning
- Ashley Ross Gray
- Ronald Allen Mays
Questions people ask
Does Ross Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ross Family Foundation give?
$25,000 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ross Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kenneth L Ross (President), Dixie Lee Ross (Secretary/Treasurer), Megan Ross Manning (Director) and Ashley Ross Gray (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ross Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.