The Ros Foundation
Historical FunderGreenfield, Wisconsin · EIN 39-1948463 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.1M
Organizations funded123
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$71.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE ROS FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 4811 S 76TH STREET STE 211, GREENFIELD WI 53220 |
| Phone | 4142816000 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM REQUIRED. BROCHURES AND LETTERS STATING CHARITABLE PURPOSE PREFERRED. INCLUDE COPY OF IRS DETERMINATION LETTER. |
| Deadlines | NONE. |
| Restrictions | NONE. |
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
27% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding America Eastern Wi | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $200,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank - Naples | Naples, FL | General operating purposes | $200,000 |
| Hunger Task Force of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $200,000 |
| Impact Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Services Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $75,000 |
| Vision Forward | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $75,000 |
| Abuse Counseling and Treatment Inc | Fort Myers, FL | General operating purposes | $50,000 |
| American Red Cross Wisc Chapter | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $50,000 |
| Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Collier County | Naples, FL | General operating purposes | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $50,000 |
| Humane Society of Naples | Naples, FL | General operating purposes | $50,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $50,000 |
| National Anti-Vivisection Society | Chicago, IL | General operating purposes | $50,000 |
| Pathfinders Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $50,000 |
| Revitalize Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $50,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $50,000 |
| Shelter for Abused Women & Children | Naples, FL | General operating purposes | $50,000 |
| Swfl Regional Human Trafficking Coalition | Fort Myers, FL | General operating purposes | $50,000 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $50,000 |
| Running Rebels Community Organization | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $40,000 |
| Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative | West Allis, WI | General operating purposes | $30,000 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee | Hohenwald, TN | General operating purposes | $30,000 |
| All Kids Can Learn International Inc | Havre de Grace, MD | General operating purposes | $25,000 |
| Hmong American Peace Academy | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $25,000 |
| Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $25,000 |
| Nativity Jesuit Academy - Southside Hispanic Youth | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $25,000 |
| Our Mother's Home of Southwest Florida Inc | Fort Meyers, FL | General operating purposes | $25,000 |
| Peta | Norfolk, VA | General operating purposes | $25,000 |
| Pine View Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center | Fredonia, WI | General operating purposes | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | New York, NY | General operating purposes | $25,000 |
| Professional Firefighters of Wi Charitable Foundation | Madison, WI | General operating purposes | $25,000 |
| Project Chimps | Blue Ridge, GA | General operating purposes | $25,000 |
| Seeds of Health Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $25,000 |
| St Marcus School | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $25,000 |
| Wildlife in Need Center Ltd | Oconomowoc, WI | General operating purposes | $25,000 |
| Acts Housing - Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Alverno College | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | Cotati, CA | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Bay View Community Center of Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Benedict Center | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Center for Veterans Issues | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Community Warehouse | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Fostering Success | Naples, FL | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education and Conservation | Vienna, VA | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Journey House | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Lotus Legal Clinic | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Mbhs Maccanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Neighborhood House of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Pace Center for Girls Inc | Jacksonville, FL | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Providence House | Naples, FL | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Sojourner Family Peace Center | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Street Angels | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| The Fondy Food Center | Wauwatosa, WI | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| The Sunlight Home | Naples, FL | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| The Womens Center | Waukesha, WI | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Wisconsin Veterans Network | West Allis, WI | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin | Racine, WI | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Victims of Violence Burial Fund | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Walker's Point Youth and Family Center | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 123 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,090,000 | 123 |
| 2023 | $2,660,000 | 110 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522249349100607
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1948463
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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