Hollenstein Ross Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBryn Mawr, Pennsylvania · EIN 26-1507285 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$577K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$27.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
13% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Zoo | Philadelphia, PA | Educational | $100,000 |
| Paws | Philadelphia, PA | Animal welfare | $50,000 |
| Numotion Foundation | Montgomeryville, PA | Health care | $50,000 |
| Cambodia Rural Students | North Melborne, AS | Educational | $50,000 |
| Educational Law Center | Philadelphia, PA | Educational | $30,000 |
| Welcoming Center | Philadelphia, PA | Educational | $25,000 |
| Share Food Program | Philadelphia, PA | Food for the needy | $25,000 |
| Paws | Philadelphia, PA | Animal welfare | $25,000 |
| 1 Love 4 Animals | Southeastern, PA | Prevention of cruelty to animals | $25,000 |
| Philadelphia Zoo | Philadelphia, PA | Educational | $25,000 |
| Educational Law Center | Philadelphia, PA | Educational | $20,000 |
| Numotion Foundation | Sharon Hill, PA | Prevention of cruelty to animals | $20,000 |
| South Bronx United | Bronx, NY | Educational | $17,500 |
| Src Foundation | Norristown, PA | Community support | $15,000 |
| The Spayed Club | Sharon Hill, PA | Prevention of cruelty to animals | $15,000 |
| Jchai | Bryn Mawr, PA | Independent living | $10,000 |
| 1 Love 4 Animals | Southeastern, PA | Prevention of cruelty to animals | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Zoo | Philadelphia, PA | Educational | $10,000 |
| A Better Chance in Lower Merion | Ardmore, PA | Educational | $10,000 |
| Asap | Philadelphia, PA | After school activities for students | $10,000 |
| Trustees of the Univ of Penn | Philadelphia, PA | Educational | $6,000 |
| Issue One | Washington, DC | Protect democracy | $5,000 |
| Whyy | Philadelphia, PA | Public television | $5,000 |
| Upstate Foundation for the Barbara | Syracuse, NY | Patient care and education | $5,000 |
| Trustees of the Univ of Penn | Philadelphia, PA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue | Loxahatchee Groves, FL | Animal welfare | $2,500 |
| Trustees of the Univ of Penn | Philadelphia, PA | Educational | $2,000 |
| Ludington Library | Bryn Mawr, PA | Educational | $1,200 |
| Paws | Philadelphia, PA | Animal welfare | $1,000 |
| Natural Lands Trust | Media, PA | Land conservation | $1,000 |
| Live Like Blaine | Balacynwyd, PA | Female leadership | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $577,200 | 31 |
| 2024 | $758,750 | 28 |
| 2023 | $453,750 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349100828
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1507285
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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