The Darrell & Susan Ross Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderPalm Beach, Florida · EIN 05-6125455 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,800 and $12,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MR STEPHEN J CARLOTTI |
|---|---|
| Address | 1500 FLEET CENTER, PROVIDENCE RI 02903 |
| Phone | 4012742000 |
| Form and materials | GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION WITH DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS ABOUT THE SPECIFIC USES OF THE FUNDS, IF ANY. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | RECIPIENTS MUST BE ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE EXEMPT FROM TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, WHICH ORGANIZATIONS ARE ALSO IN SECTION 509(A)(1), (2), OR (3) OF THE CODE (OR THE CORRESPONDING PROVISIONS OF ANY FUTURE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE LAW). |
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
55% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach | West Palm Beach, FL | Operating support | $53,000 |
| Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island | Providence, RI | Operating support | $36,000 |
| Morselife Foundation | Palm Beach, FL | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Palm Beach Orthodox Synagogue | Palm Beach, FL | Operating support | $13,600 |
| Palm Beach United Way | Palm Beach, FL | Operating support | $12,000 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew University | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Operating support | $11,800 |
| Israel Tennis Center Foundation Inc | Deerfield Beach, FL | Operating support | $10,000 |
| John Thomas Dye School | Los Angeles, CA | Operating support | $5,005 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | New York, NY | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | Palm Beach, FL | Operating support | $4,000 |
| Eugene Zitwer Foundation | Brooklyn, NY | Operating support | $1,800 |
| Sandra Bernstein Holocaust Education Center | Providence, RI | Operating support | $1,800 |
| Jewish Big Brother Big Sister | Waltham, MA | Operating support | $1,800 |
| The Gordon School | East Providence, RI | Operating support | $1,800 |
| How Foundation | Tulsa, OK | Operating support | $1,500 |
| Norton Museum of Art | West Palm Beach, FL | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Uja Federation NY | New York, NY | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | Operating support | $195 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $181,300 | 18 |
| 2023 | $139,790 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513179349101641
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 05-6125455
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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