Mark and Cynthia Ross Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Mark and Cynthia Ross Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $160,423 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $25,000. 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$160,423
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2025 was up from $144,960 the year before.
62% 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 | $91,626 | 30 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $144,960 | 25 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $160,423 | 34 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
Mark and Cynthia Ross Family Charitable Trust 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 Mark and Cynthia Ross Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 20 | $107,100 |
| Puerto Rico | 5 | $23,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 3 | $6,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $3,298 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $25 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tufts University | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Plummer Youth Promise | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Root NS | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Cape Ann Museum | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| The Jane Stern Dorado Community Library | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Yellowstone Club Community Foundation | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Essex County Community Foundation | Charitable contribution | $7,500 |
| Plenitud PR | Charitable contribution | $6,000 |
| Brookwood School | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Empower Africa Inc | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Hogar Mis Primeros Pasos Inc | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Leap for Education | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Manship Artists Residency | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Pingree School | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| The University of Vermont Foundation | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Newport Festivals Foundation | Charitable contribution | $3,298 |
| 100 Friends Project | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Gloucester Biotechnology Academy | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Lifebridge Northshore | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Next Play Education | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| The Cabot Theatre | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| YMCA of Greater Boston | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| All Sato Rescue | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| Con Educacion Corp | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| GBH | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Golf Association | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Matlana | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| World Resources Institute | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | Charitable contribution | $750 |
| Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Instituto Nueva Escuela | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| McLean Hospital | Charitable contribution | $250 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Charitable contribution | $100 |
| The Givengain Foundation USA | Charitable contribution | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark E Ross
- Cynthia C Ross
Questions people ask
Does Mark and Cynthia Ross Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mark and Cynthia Ross Family Charitable Trust give?
$160,423 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Mark and Cynthia Ross Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark E Ross (Trustee) and Cynthia C Ross (Trustee).
What does Mark and Cynthia Ross Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and community development.