The Nancy and Paul Ross Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Nancy and Paul Ross Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Mount Kisco, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,550 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$20,550
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$47,975
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was down from $29,500 the year before.
32% 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 | $28,550 | 26 | $56,439 |
| 2024 | $29,500 | 19 | $48,856 |
| 2025 | $20,550 | 19 | $47,975 |
How to apply
| Contact | Nancy and Paul Ross 458 Croton Lake Road, Mount Kisco, NY 10549-4232 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (516) 409-5000 |
| What to submit | Call for information questionnaire |
What The Nancy and Paul Ross Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 | $15,550 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | To further recipients publicly stated objectives | $3,000 |
| Westchester Land Trust | To further recipients publicly stated objectives | $2,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | To further recipients publicly stated objectives | $2,000 |
| Barnard College | To further recipients publicly stated objectives | $2,000 |
| Perlman Music Program | To further recipients publicly stated objectives | $2,000 |
| August West Fdn | To further recipients publicly stated objectives | $1,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund | To further recipients publicly stated objectives | $1,000 |
| Jacob Burns Film Center Inc | To further recipients publicly stated objectives | $1,000 |
| Neighbors Link | To further recipients publicly stated objectives | $1,000 |
| New York Public Radio | To further recipients publicly stated objectives | $1,000 |
| Smith College Fund | To further recipients publicly stated objectives | $1,000 |
| Bedford 2030 | To further recipients publicly stated objectives | $500 |
| Bedford Hills Fire Department | To further recipients publicly stated objectives | $500 |
| Mt Kisco Volunteer Ambulance | To further recipients publicly stated objectives | $500 |
| Open Door Foundation | To further recipients publicly stated objectives | $500 |
| Cornell Lab Chairmans Council | To further recipients publicly stated objectives | $500 |
| The Recorder News | To further recipients publicly stated objectives | $500 |
| Dorot | To further recipients publicly stated objectives | $300 |
| Bedford Hills Free Library | To further recipients publicly stated objectives | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Ross
- Nancy Ross
Questions people ask
Does The Nancy and Paul Ross Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Nancy and Paul Ross Foundation Inc give?
$20,550 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Nancy and Paul Ross Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul Ross (Director) and Nancy Ross (Director).
What does The Nancy and Paul Ross Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and community development.