Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 47-4225769 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2023)$188K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$4.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
87% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Police Athletic League Inc | Atlanta, GA | Support Building Bridges Through Basketball Youth Multi-Week program | $22,500 |
| Phyllis Wheatley | Minneapolis, MN | Support Building Bridges Through Basketball Youth Multi-Week program | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Support Building Bridges Through Basketball Youth Multi-Week program | $15,000 |
| Project Blue | Los Angeles, CA | Support Building Bridges Through Basketball Youth Multi-Week program | $15,000 |
| United African Basketball League | Hyattsville, MD | Support Building Bridges Through Basketball Youth Multi-Week program | $15,000 |
| Indy PAL | Indianapolis, IN | Support Building Bridges Through Basketball Youth Multi-Week program | $15,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Cleveland | Avon, OH | Support Building Bridges Through Basketball Youth Multi-Week program | $15,000 |
| Love Thy Neighbor | Purcellville, VA | Support Building Bridges Through Basketball Youth Multi-Week program | $15,000 |
| Union League Boys & Girls Club | Chicago, IL | Support Building Bridges Through Basketball Youth Multi-Week program | $10,000 |
| Women's Sports Foundation | New York, NY | Support Building Bridges Through Basketball Youth Multi-Week program | $10,000 |
| The National Sport | West Palm Beach, FL | Support Building Bridges Through Basketball Youth Multi-Week program | $7,500 |
| Philadelphia PAL | Philadelphia, PA | Support Building Bridges Through Basketball Youth Multi-Week program | $7,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Boston | Boston, MA | Support Building Bridges Through Basketball Youth Multi-Week program | $7,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club St Thomas St John Inc | St Thomas, VI | Support Building Bridges Through Basketball Youth Multi-Week program | $7,500 |
| NYC National Sports Zone Foundation | Bronx, NY | Support Building Bridges Through Basketball Youth Multi-Week program | $7,500 |
| Athletes in Action | Xenia, OH | Support Building Bridges Through Basketball Youth Multi-Week program | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $188,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 23, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202442979349101309
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-4225769
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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