The Gary and Carol Ross Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 84-3340740 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,100 and $12,000.
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
21% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Institute for Near East Policy | Washington, DC | Foreign affiars | $25,000 |
| Hss Foundation | New York, NY | Medical research | $23,200 |
| Columbia University Foley Retina Research Found | New York, NY | Medical research | $20,000 |
| Columbia University Dept of Ophthal | New York, NY | Medical research | $20,000 |
| Energy Policy Research Foundation | Washington, DC | Economic research | $12,000 |
| Nyu Langhorne Health | New York, NY | Medical research | $11,000 |
| Covenant House | New Yyork, NY | Homelessness | $10,000 |
| The Energy Forum | New York, NY | Economic research | $10,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El of NYC | New York, NY | Religous | $5,000 |
| Long Island University | Brooklyn, NY | Education | $5,000 |
| We Are All Music Foundation | Montclair, NJ | Education | $5,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | New York, NY | Foreign relations | $5,000 |
| New York City Ballet | New York, NY | Preserving the ballet | $2,600 |
| Ailey Legacy in Motion | New York, NY | The arts | $1,750 |
| Histiocytosis Association | Pitman, NJ | Medical research | $1,100 |
| The Graduate Center Foundation Inc | New York, NY | For promoting & safeguarding education | $1,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | New York, NY | The arts | $1,000 |
| New York Times Community Fund | New York, NY | General charity | $100 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | 9/11 aid | $100 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($1,100). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $159,950 | 21 |
| 2023 | $150,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349104058
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3340740
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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