Ross Foundation
Historical FunderKansas City, Missouri · EIN 48-6125814 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BILL SHEETS |
|---|---|
| Address | 4741 CENTRAL STREET SUITE 572, KANSAS CITY MO 64112 |
| Phone | 9134862752 |
| Form and materials | NO PRESCRIBED FORM |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| 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
0% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Land Institute | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $30,000 |
| United Way of the Plains | Kansas City, MO | Program services | $30,000 |
| Unity School of Christianity | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $25,000 |
| Givewell | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $20,000 |
| Pkd Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $18,000 |
| Chix 4 a Cause | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $10,000 |
| Kansas Humane Society | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $10,000 |
| Smile Train | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Santa Cruz | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $7,000 |
| Independent Unity | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $5,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Kc | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $5,000 |
| Kansas City Care Clinic | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $5,000 |
| Augusta Community Caring Center | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $5,000 |
| Friends of Santa Cruz Public Libraries | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $5,000 |
| Land Trust of Santa Cruz County | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $5,000 |
| The Lord's Diner | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $5,000 |
| National Depression Glass Museum | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $5,000 |
| Native Animal Rescue | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $5,000 |
| Newspring Church | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $5,000 |
| Santa Cruz Shakespeare | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $5,000 |
| Santa Crux SPCA | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $5,000 |
| Joel Osteen Ministries | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $4,000 |
| Kc Pet Project | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $4,000 |
| Bridging the Gap | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $3,000 |
| Childrens Mercy of Kc | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $3,000 |
| Cornerstones of Carespofford | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $3,000 |
| Second Church of Christ Scientist | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $3,000 |
| Harvey County Historical Society | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $2,500 |
| Harvesters Community Food Network | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $2,000 |
| Science of Mind Archives | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $2,000 |
| So Shine Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $2,000 |
| Church of the Nazarene Augusta Ks | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $2,000 |
| His Helping Hands | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $2,000 |
| Unicef USA | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $2,000 |
| Victory in the Valley | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $2,000 |
| The Principia | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $1,000 |
| Wichita Grand Opera | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $261,000 | 38 |
| 2024 | $261,650 | 30 |
| 2023 | $259,500 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349101422
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-6125814
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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