Sydney and Elizabeth Ross Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sydney and Elizabeth Ross Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bloomfield Township, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $229,523 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $69,947. 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$229,523
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$69,947
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $91,000 the year before.
67% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $123,000 | 5 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $91,000 | 5 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $229,523 | 9 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Sydney and Elizabeth 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 Sydney and Elizabeth Ross Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 6 | $209,523 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Men's Health Foundation | Charitable | $69,947 |
| Temple Emanu-El | Charitable | $54,576 |
| College for Creative Studies | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Detroit Food Academy | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Lubavitch Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Yeshivas Ohr V Daas | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Payne-Pulliam School of Trade & Commerce | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Mirasol Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sydney L Ross
- Elizabeth Ross
Questions people ask
Does Sydney and Elizabeth Ross Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sydney and Elizabeth Ross Family Foundation give?
$229,523 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Sydney and Elizabeth Ross Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sydney L Ross (President) and Elizabeth Ross (Secretary).
What does Sydney and Elizabeth Ross Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.