Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc
Accepts applications
Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc is a private foundation in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $331,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $101,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$331,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$101,000
- Assets$9.6 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $52,000 the year before.
9% 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 | $0 | 0 | $790,108 |
| 2024 | $52,000 | 19 | $868,041 |
| 2025 | $331,000 | 11 | $9.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Hugh A Ross 310 St Clair Ave, Sheboygan, WI 53081 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (920) 457-9426, hugh.ross@sbcglobal.net |
| What to submit | Written |
What Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 11 | $331,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Congregational Church | Endowment | $101,000 |
| JM Kohler Arts Center Endowment | Operational | $101,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Inc | Operational | $101,000 |
| Mead Public Library | Operational | $4,000 |
| Safe Harbor of Sheboygan County Inc | Operational | $4,000 |
| Sheboygan County Interfaith Organization-Bridgway House | Operational | $4,000 |
| Sheboygan Public Education Foundation | Educational | $4,000 |
| Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra | Operational | $4,000 |
| University Wisconsin Arts Scholar | Operational | $4,000 |
| Family Connections Inc | Operational | $2,000 |
| Family Resource Center of Sheboygan County Literacy Council Project | Operational | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carla Ross
- Hugh Andrew Ross
- Maeve Anne Quinn
Questions people ask
Does Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc give?
$331,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Carla Ross (President), Hugh Andrew Ross (Secretary &Treasurer) and Maeve Anne Quinn (Vice-President).
What does Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.