The Howard Ross Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 26-3557182 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$15K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$175
Total assets$335K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $150 and $650.
From the return
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
41% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Circle International | Brooklyn, NY | General Purposes | $8,800 |
| Turning Pointe Autism Foundation | Naperville, IL | General Purposes | $2,275 |
| Chevra Meznos | Brooklyn, NY | General Purposes | $2,000 |
| Susan G Komen Foundation | Dallas, TX | General Purposes | $650 |
| Jewish Sacred Society | Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $250 |
| PlayThinks | Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $250 |
| Friedman Place | Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $175 |
| Chicago Botanical Garden | Glencoe, IL | General Purposes | $155 |
| Congregation KINS | Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $150 |
| (Congregation) Beis Medrash Mikor Hachaim | Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $150 |
| The Hebron Fund | Brooklyn, NY | General Purposes | $100 |
| Torah Anytime | Pomona, NY | General Purposes | $45 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $16,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533099349100548
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3557182
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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