The Ross Foundation
Historical FunderArkadelphia, Arkansas · EIN 71-6060574 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$748K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$111.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Mary Elizabeth Eldridge The Ross Fo |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 335, Arkadelphia AR 71923 |
| Phone | 8702469881 |
| meeldridge@rossfoundation.us | |
| Form and materials | The application process consists of two steps. The first step is the preparation of a pre-proposal form, which can be found online at http://rossfoundation.us/pdfs/PreProposal_Info.pdf |
| Deadlines | Submission deadlines are posted online at http://rossfoundation.us/application_procedure.html |
| Restrictions | The major focus of the Foundation's philanthropic program has historically been restricted to projects that are located in the Clark County, Arkansas area. Applicant organizations must demonstrate tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) or public charity status under Sections 509(a)(1) or (2) of the Internal Revenue Code. Funding is not provided for political lobbying, political advocacy or legislative activities, or grants to individuals. Funding is generally not provided for operating expenses of established agencies, grants to foreign organizations, grants for foreign expenditure or debt reduction drives. |
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
0% of grants went outside Arkansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkadelphia Promise Foundation | Arkadelphia, AR | Scholarship Fund 2024 | $351,684 |
| Arkansas Game & Fish Foundation | Little Rock, AR | Conservation Work (Big Timber WMA and (JMWMA Funds), Support work in the West Gulf Coastal Plain. | $153,209 |
| Arkansas Forestry Assoc Education Foundation | Little Rock, AR | Unrestricted Grant | $46,606 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Little Rock, AR | Unrestricted Grant | $46,606 |
| City of Arkadelphia | Arkadelphia, AR | Arkadelphia Festival of the Arts and License Plate Readers | $33,750 |
| Ouachita Baptist University | Arkadelphia, AR | Purchase Trees to Beautify Campus | $28,600 |
| Arkansas Foodbank Network | Little Rock, AR | Food Credits for Pantries in Clark County | $15,000 |
| Dawson Education Cooperative | Arkadelphia, AR | Mini Grant Program - 2024 - 2025 | $15,000 |
| Arkadelphia Public Schools | Arkadelphia, AR | CONE Foundation | $10,000 |
| Ouachita Baptist University | Arkadelphia, AR | Evaluation of Breeding Birds at Big Timber WMA | $10,000 |
| Arkadelphia Public Schools | Arkadelphia, AR | FBLA Students attend National Conference | $5,000 |
| The CALL of Clark County | Arkadelphia, AR | Project - Bring The CALL Home (Office) | $5,000 |
| University of Arkansas Foundation Inc | Fayetteville, AR | ASMSA Talent Identification Pogram (ASMSA-TIP) | $5,000 |
| Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Family Services | Little Rock, AR | What's Next? Workforce Education at Vera Lloyd | $5,000 |
| CASA of Clark and Pike Counties | Arkadelphia, AR | Strengethening Families | $4,200 |
| Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute | Hot Springs, AR | HSDFF Educational Outreach Programs | $3,000 |
| Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry | Little Rock, AR | Snack Stick Program for Area Schools | $2,500 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | Little Rock, AR | General support | $1,000 |
| Group Living Inc | Arkadelphia, AR | General support | $1,000 |
| Lions of Arkansas Foundation | Hazen, AR | General support | $1,000 |
| Percy & Donna Malone Child Safety Center | Arkadelphia, AR | General support | $1,000 |
| Soldiers of Service of Clark County | Gurdon, AR | SOS Walkathon to benefit American Cancer Society | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Environmental Education Association | Greenland, AR | Statewide Environmental & Outdoor Education, Conference | $500 |
| Clark County 4-H Foundation | Arkadelphia, AR | Support for the Clark County 4-H Program | $500 |
| Curtis Rural Fire Department | Curtis, AR | Unrestricted Grant | $500 |
| Little League Baseball Inc | Arkadelphia, AR | General support | $500 |
| NICA Hot Springs Thoroughbreds | Hot Springs, AR | Mountain Bike Education Program & Outdoor Stewardship | $500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Foundation | Little Rock, AR | Hospice Room - Baptist Health Medical Center (2 years payable) | $20,000 |
| Arkansas Children's Foundation | Little Rock, AR | AED Machines for Clark County Schools | $15,000 |
| Manchester Community Center Inc | Arkadelphia, AR | Pavilion | $10,000 |
| Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund | Little Rock, AR | 2025 Ross Scholars - Clark County | $7,500 |
| City of Arkadelphia | Arkadelphia, AR | K9 Accelerant and Tracking Program | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $747,655 | 32 |
| 2023 | $712,430 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533119349100648
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 71-6060574
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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