Ross Foundation
Invitation OnlyGoldendale, Washington · EIN 83-2942441 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,270.
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
3% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Klickitat County Fair | Goldendale, WA | Grant to encourage leadership | $10,100 |
| Goldendale Market Fresh | Goldendale, WA | Provide assistance for basic personal needs (food, clothing, shelter) | $5,119 |
| Abate of Washington Columbia Gorge Chapter | Goldendale, WA | Grant for assistance to another charitable organization | $2,500 |
| Fathers House Fellowship | Goldendale, WA | Provide assistance for basic personal needs (food, clothing, shelter) | $2,000 |
| Goldendale United Methodist Church | Goldendale, WA | Provide assistance for basic personal needs (food, clothing, shelter) | $2,000 |
| Reimche-Vu Family Dentistry | Goldendale, WA | Grant to provide assistance for patient expenses | $1,575 |
| Miland Walling | Goldendale, WA | Provide assistance for basic personal needs (food, clothing, shelter) | $1,500 |
| Goldendale High School | Goldendale, WA | Grant to encourage leadership | $1,270 |
| Goldendale Dental | Goldendale, WA | Grant to provide assistance for medical bills | $1,032 |
| Back Packs 4 Kids | Goldendale, WA | Grant to encourage education | $1,000 |
| Brighter Goldendale Christmas Committee | Goldendale, WA | Provide assistance for the acquisition of artwork, statues, or monuments | $1,000 |
| Christ the King Lutheran Church | Goldendale, WA | Provide assistance for basic personal needs (food, clothing, shelter) | $1,000 |
| Otf the Grind | Goldendale, WA | Grant to encourage leadership | $1,000 |
| Goldendale Fire Dept | Goldendale, WA | Grant for assistance to another charitable organization | $1,000 |
| Goldendale Rural 7 | Goldendale, WA | Provide assistance for emergency response services. | $1,000 |
| Jenny Balcom | Goldendale, WA | Grant to encourage citizenship | $1,000 |
| Goldendale Babe Ruth | Goldendale, WA | Grant for assistance to another charitable organization | $750 |
| All Things Kabuki | Wasilla, AK | Grant for assistance to another charitable organization | $500 |
| Broken Spur Rodeo Association | Goldendale, WA | Grant for assistance to another charitable organization | $500 |
| C-Pakc | Goldendale, WA | Grant for assistance to another charitable organization | $500 |
| Klickitat County Casa | Goldendale, WA | Grant for assistance to another charitable organization | $500 |
| Klickitat Valley Health Memorial Foundation | Goldendale, WA | Grant for assistance to another charitable organization | $500 |
| Lowell Erland Memorial Scholarship | Goldendale, WA | Grant to encourage leadership | $500 |
| New Hope Farms | Goldendale, WA | Grant for assistance to another charitable organization | $500 |
| Goldendale Pregnancy Resource Center | Goldendale, WA | Provide assistance for basic personal needs (food, clothing, shelter) | $500 |
| The Giving Tree | Goldendale, WA | Provide assistance for basic personal needs (food, clothing, shelter) | $500 |
| Goldendale Ffa | Goldendale, WA | Grant to encourage leadership | $250 |
| Harmony Casteel | Goldendale, WA | Grant to encourage citizenship | $250 |
| Wahset | Goldendale, WA | Grant to encourage leadership | $250 |
| Goldendale Golf Club | Goldendale, WA | Grant to encourage citizenship | $100 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($2,600). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42,796 | 31 |
| 2023 | $46,340 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523159349102477
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2942441
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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