Mark and Cynthia Ross Family Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-7117871 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$160K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$3.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
97% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tufts University | Medford, MA | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Plummer Youth Promise | Salem, MA | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Root Ns | Salem, MA | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Cape Ann Museum | Gloucester, MA | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| The Jane Stern Dorado Community Library | Dorado, PR | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Yellowstone Club Community Foundation | Bozeman, MT | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Essex County Community Foundation | Beverly, MA | Charitable contribution | $7,500 |
| Plenitud Pr | Las Marias, PR | Charitable contribution | $6,000 |
| Brookwood School | Manchester, MA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Empower Africa Inc | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Hogar Mis Primeros Pasos Inc | Vega Alta, PR | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Leap for Education | Salem, MA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Manship Artists Residency | Lanesville, MA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Pingree School | South Hampton, MA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| The University of Vermont Foundation | Burlington, VT | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Newport Festivals Foundation | Newport, RI | Charitable contribution | $3,298 |
| 100 Friends Project | Newport Beach, CA | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Gloucester Biotechnology Academy | Gloucester, MA | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Lifebridge Northshore | Salem, MA | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Next Play Education | San Francisco, CA | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| The Cabot Theatre | Beverly, MA | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| YMCA of Greater Boston | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| All Sato Rescue | San Juan, PR | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| Con Educacion Corp | Quincy, MA | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Gbh | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Golf Association | Norton, MA | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Matlana | Berkeley, CA | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| World Resources Institute | Washington, DC | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | Needham, MA | Charitable contribution | $750 |
| Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund | Norton, MA | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Instituto Nueva Escuela | San Juan, PR | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Mclean Hospital | Belmont, MA | Charitable contribution | $250 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution | $100 |
| The Givengain Foundation USA | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable contribution | $25 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $160,423 | 34 |
| 2024 | $144,960 | 25 |
| 2023 | $91,626 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632269349100303
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-7117871
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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