The Ross Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Ross Family Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $238,933 in 109 grants; the typical grant was $900 and the largest $25,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$238,933
- Number of grants109
- Typical grant$900
- Largest grant$25,500
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $212,183 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $236,315 | 116 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $212,183 | 103 | $5.5 million |
| 2025 | $238,933 | 109 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | James A Ross 100 Old Windmill Road, Waverly Township, PA 18411-2322 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (570) 587-4023 |
| What to submit | Letter |
| Restrictions | Mainly greater scranton |
What The Ross Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 67 | $188,198 |
| New York | 13 | $18,475 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $13,300 |
| Colorado | 4 | $10,350 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $3,480 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $1,350 |
| Maryland | 2 | $800 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $300 |
| Illinois | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way Lackawanna & Wayne Counties | For general purposes | $25,500 |
| First United Methodust Church of Germantown | For general purposes | $18,000 |
| WVIA Public TV & Radio | For general purposes | $15,000 |
| Covenant Presbyterian Church | For general purposes | $13,000 |
| Columbia University | For general purposes | $10,000 |
| Keystone College | For general purposes | $10,000 |
| Philharmonic Society of NE PA | $5,000 for general purposes; $5,000 for Young Peoples Concerts | $10,000 |
| United Way of SE PA | For general purposes | $7,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Northeast PA | For general purposes | $6,500 |
| Johnson College | For general purposes | $6,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Adrian E. Ross Class of 1934 Scholarship Fd | $6,000 |
| Countryside Conservancy | For general purposes | $5,000 |
| Everhart Museum | For general purposes | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America NE PA Council | For general purposesFor general purposes | $4,200 |
| Tanglewood Friends of Music | For general purposes | $4,000 |
| Food Bank of Larimer County | $1,500 for WHYY FM radio; $1,5000 for WHYY TV | $4,000 |
| UC Health Northern Colorado Fdn | For general purposes | $4,000 |
| Clintonville United Methodist Church | For general purposes | $3,500 |
| Marywood University | For general purposes | $3,500 |
| Outreach Center for Community Resources | For general purposes | $3,250 |
| University of Scranton | For general purposes: $1,500; for library $1,700 | $3,200 |
| WHYY FM & Channel 12 | $1,500 for WHYY FM radio; $1,5000 for WHYY TV | $3,000 |
| Women's Resource Center | For general purposes | $3,000 |
| Greater Scranton YMCA | For general purposes | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross | For general purposes | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Poor | For general purposes | $2,000 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | Class of 1957 | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | For general purposes | $2,000 |
| Noco Humane | For general purposes | $2,000 |
| Abington Community Library | For general purposes | $1,800 |
| Scranton Area Foundation | For general purposes | $1,800 |
| Scranton Cultural Center | For general purposes | $1,800 |
| Allied Services Foundation | For general purposes | $1,500 |
| First United Methodust Church of Germantown | Christmas and Easter offerings | $1,500 |
| Geisinger Health System | For general purposes | $1,500 |
| Meals on Wheels of NE PA | For general purposes | $1,400 |
| Weinberg NE PA Regional Food Bank | For general purposes | $1,400 |
| Griffin Pond Animal Shelter | For general purposes | $1,300 |
| Family Promise of Philadelphia | For general purposes | $1,250 |
| Arcadia Chorale | For general purposes | $1,048 |
Officers and trustees
- James A Ross
- Daniel R Ross
- Holly R Ross
- Eric D Ross
Questions people ask
Does The Ross Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Ross Family Foundation give?
$238,933 in tax year 2025, across 109 grants, with a typical grant of $900.
Who runs The Ross Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James A Ross (President), Daniel R Ross (Secy-Treasurer), Holly R Ross (Asst.Sec-Treas.) and Eric D Ross (Director).
What does The Ross Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.