Ross Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ross Foundation is a private foundation in Goldendale, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $42,796 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,100. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$42,796
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,100
- Assets$12,217
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was down from $46,340 the year before.
45% of its 2024 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 | $46,340 | 32 | $7,113 |
| 2024 | $42,796 | 31 | $12,217 |
How to apply
Ross 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 Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 30 | $42,296 |
| Alaska | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Klickitat County Fair | Grant to encourage leadership | $10,100 |
| Goldendale Market Fresh | Provide assistance for basic personal needs (food, clothing, shelter) | $5,119 |
| Individual | Grant for assistance to a person doing charitable works | $2,600 |
| Abate of Washington Columbia Gorge Chapter | Grant for assistance to another charitable organization | $2,500 |
| Fathers House Fellowship | Provide assistance for basic personal needs (food, clothing, shelter) | $2,000 |
| Goldendale United Methodist Church | Provide assistance for basic personal needs (food, clothing, shelter) | $2,000 |
| Reimche-Vu Family Dentistry | Grant to provide assistance for patient expenses | $1,575 |
| Miland Walling | Provide assistance for basic personal needs (food, clothing, shelter) | $1,500 |
| Goldendale High School | Grant to encourage leadership | $1,270 |
| Individual | Grant to provide assistance for medical bills | $1,032 |
| Back Packs 4 Kids | Grant to encourage education | $1,000 |
| Brighter Goldendale Christmas Committee | Provide assistance for the acquisition of artwork, statues, or monuments | $1,000 |
| Christ the King Lutheran Church | Provide assistance for basic personal needs (food, clothing, shelter) | $1,000 |
| Otf the Grind | Grant to encourage leadership | $1,000 |
| Goldendale Fire Dept | Grant for assistance to another charitable organization | $1,000 |
| Goldendale Rural 7 | Provide assistance for emergency response services. | $1,000 |
| Jenny Balcom | Grant to encourage citizenship | $1,000 |
| Goldendale Babe Ruth | Grant for assistance to another charitable organization | $750 |
| All Things Kabuki | Grant for assistance to another charitable organization | $500 |
| Broken Spur Rodeo Association | Grant for assistance to another charitable organization | $500 |
| C-Pakc | Grant for assistance to another charitable organization | $500 |
| Klickitat County Casa | Grant for assistance to another charitable organization | $500 |
| Klickitat Valley Health Memorial Foundation | Grant for assistance to another charitable organization | $500 |
| Lowell Erland Memorial Scholarship | Grant to encourage leadership | $500 |
| New Hope Farms | Grant for assistance to another charitable organization | $500 |
| Goldendale Pregnancy Resource Center | Provide assistance for basic personal needs (food, clothing, shelter) | $500 |
| The Giving Tree | Provide assistance for basic personal needs (food, clothing, shelter) | $500 |
| Goldendale FFA | Grant to encourage leadership | $250 |
| Harmony Casteel | Grant to encourage citizenship | $250 |
| Wahset | Grant to encourage leadership | $250 |
| Goldendale Golf Club | Grant to encourage citizenship | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Kimberly Michael
- Kent Apostol
- Brian Enstad
- Ty Ross
- Chad Ross
- Kurt Ross
- David Ross
Questions people ask
Does Ross Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ross Foundation give?
$42,796 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Ross Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kimberly Michael (President, Trustee), Kent Apostol (Secretary), Brian Enstad (Treasurer) and Ty Ross (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Ross Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, housing and homelessness and health.