Paul Ross Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderWichita, Kansas · EIN 48-6128509 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $7,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PAUL ROSS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION - A |
|---|---|
| Address | 3500 N ROCK ROAD BLDG 300A, WICHITA KS 67226 |
| Phone | 3166854261 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS MUST CONTAIN THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH CONTRIBUTIONS ARE REQUESTED AND FOUNDATION STATUS OR CLASSIFICATION UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BEFORE OCT 1 TO BE CONSIDERED IN THE CURRENT PLANNING YEAR. |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
3% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guadelupe Clinic | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Pbs of Kansas | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Bread of Life | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cairn Health Inc | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Kansas Food Bank | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ict Street Team (Nurses Global Outreach) | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted | $8,611 |
| Lawrence Community Shelter | Lawrence, KS | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Mental Health Association So Central Ks | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Learn and Grow Child Care Center | Mulvane, KS | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Agape Care Cradle | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Child Advocacy Center | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Child Start | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Core Community Augusta - United Methodist Church | Augusta, KS | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Donors Choose | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Family Promise of Greater Wichita | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Augusta, KS | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Inc | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Heart Ministries | Hutchinson, KS | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Heartspring | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hopenet | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Humankind | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mcpherson Housing Coalition | Mcpherson, KS | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Project Access | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sparkwheel | Lawrence, KS | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Katherine Drexal Fund | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| United Methodist Open Door | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wichita Family Crisis Center | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers and Sisters | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Envision | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Bradford Memorial Library Endowment Assoc | El Dorado, KS | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Music Youth Partnership | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Midamerica Nazarene | Olathe, KS | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $189,611 | 32 |
| 2024 | $180,135 | 27 |
| 2023 | $181,449 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349104447
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-6128509
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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