The Ross Foundation Inc
Historical FunderParkersburg, West Virginia · EIN 20-4652067 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$5.4M
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$38.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | APPLY ONLINE AT GRANTSTHEROSSFOUNDA |
|---|---|
| Address | 711 MARKET STREET, PARKERSBURG WV 26101 |
| Phone | 3048655372 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT WWW.THEROSSFOUNDATION.ORG. TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE CURRENT CYCLE CLICK ON "HOW TO APPLY" FROM THE HOMEPAGE. SECONDLY, CLICK ON "GRANTS.THEROSSFOUNDATION.ORG" AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE, TO SET UP AN ACCOUNT AND FILL OUT THE ONLINE APPLICATION. |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE TWO CYCLES OF GRANTS PER YEAR. |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION'S AREAS OF INTEREST ARE EDUCATIONAL, ARTS AND CULTURAL, DISABILITIES, ANIMALS, COMMUNITY INITIATIVES AND TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. THE FOUNDATION SHIFTED THEIR FOCUS IN 2016 TO PRIMARILY FOCUS ON EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITATIVES, WITH A SECONDARY FOCUS ON DISABILITIES, ANIMALS AND ART INITIATIVES. THEY SERVE WOOD, RITCHIE, DODDRIDGE, PLEASANTS AND JACKSON COUNTIES IN WEST VIRGINIA. |
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
54% of grants went outside West Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | Parkersburg, WV | Funds for the wvup itc initiative to purchase and renovation the old ovu campus for a technology center | $4,800,000 |
| Childrens Museum of the Mov Inc | Parkerburg, WV | Financial support for the renovations and operations of the children's museum. | $405,000 |
| Downtown Pkb | Parkerburg, WV | Funds for operating & business support | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg | Parkerburg, WV | Financial support for the organization as part of the kids golf classic. | $15,000 |
| Broadway Cares-Equity Fights AIDS Inc | New York, NY | Annual support for the program | $15,000 |
| Adopt a Golden Atlanta Inc | Atlanta, GA | Operating support for the organization | $10,000 |
| Nationwide Childrens Hospital Foundation | Columbus, OH | Funds for center for colorectal & pelvic reconstruction (ccpr) program and general funds | $10,000 |
| Camden Clark Foundation | Parkersburg, WV | Operating support for the organization | $7,000 |
| Linder Center of Hope | Mason, OH | Operating support for the organization | $6,750 |
| Philanthropy West Virginia Inc | Morgantown, WV | Operating support for the organization | $5,750 |
| Asheville Area Hfh | Americus, GA | Operating support for the organization | $5,000 |
| Friends of Vienna | Parkersburg, WV | Freedom festival | $5,000 |
| Manna Food Bank Inc | Asheville, NC | Operating support for the organization | $5,000 |
| Marietta College | Marietta, OH | Operating support for nonprofits lead | $5,000 |
| Warren Wilson College | Asheville, NC | Operating support for the organization | $5,000 |
| The Whitney Institute | New Orleans, LA | Operating support for the organization | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Washington, DC | Operating support for the organization | $4,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg | Parkerburg, WV | "In the huddle" | $3,000 |
| Marietta College | Marietta, OH | Operating support for the entrepreneurship advisory board | $3,000 |
| West Virginia Nonprofit Association Inc | Lewisburg, WV | Operating support for the organization | $3,000 |
| Humane Society of Parkersburg | Parkersburg, WV | Golf tournament sponsorship | $1,500 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | Lynchburg, VA | Donation to the annual fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,370,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $7,965,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512799349100121
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4652067
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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