Ross Charitable Support Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ross Charitable Support Foundation is a private foundation in Sandy, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $29,500 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$29,500
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$551,885
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $29,500 the year before.
44% 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 | $25,500 | 15 | $487,483 |
| 2024 | $29,500 | 15 | $529,784 |
| 2025 | $29,500 | 18 | $551,885 |
How to apply
Ross Charitable Support 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 Charitable Support Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 8 | $12,500 |
| Oregon | 2 | $6,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| New York | 2 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Give Me Sight Foundation | Charitablecontribution | $5,000 |
| Adopt A Native Elder | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Utah Food Bank | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Big World Publishers | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Salt Lake City Police Dept | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Children of the Earth | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Humane Society | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| UNICEF | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics | Charitablecontribution | $1,000 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | Charitablecontribution | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Operation Smile | Charitablecontribution | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Charitablecontribution | $1,000 |
| American Society for the Cruelty of Animals | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Charitablecontribution | $1,000 |
| Salt Lake City Mission | Charitablecontribution | $1,000 |
| Rescue Mission of Salt Lake | Charitablecontribution | $1,000 |
| Child Fund | Charitablecontribution | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Diane R Gandre
- Johnny Worthen
- Lisa Worthen
Questions people ask
Does Ross Charitable Support Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ross Charitable Support Foundation give?
$29,500 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Ross Charitable Support Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Diane R Gandre (Dir/Trustee), Johnny Worthen (Trustee) and Lisa Worthen (Trustee).
What does Ross Charitable Support Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, animals and faith communities.