Ross Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyWichita, Kansas · EIN 20-6567754 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$320K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
25% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita Grand Opera | Wichita, KS | Sponsorship | $124,700 |
| Holy Cross Lutheran Church | Wichita, KS | General operations | $122,178 |
| Lutheran Hour Ministries | St Louis, MO | General operations | $50,000 |
| Kansans for Life | Wichita, KS | General operations | $10,000 |
| Concordia University | Seward, NE | General mission | $5,000 |
| Friends University | Wichita, KS | Singing quakers 100th anniversary fund | $3,000 |
| Fairmont Ministries | Wichita, KS | General operations | $2,500 |
| Wichita Chamber Chorale | Wichita, KS | General operations | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $319,878 | 8 |
| 2023 | $231,500 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 1, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522449349100507
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-6567754
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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