The Ross Foundation
Invitation OnlyLynchburg, Virginia · EIN 76-0286746 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $2,500.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
100% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ross Family Charitable Fund | Warwick, RI | Charitable | $858,183 |
| High Mountain Institute | Leadville, CO | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Trustees of Boston University | New York, NY | Earth & environmental dept | $2,500 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | Tepper school of business | $2,500 |
| Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum | Saint Michaels, MD | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Hun School of Princeton | Princeton, NJ | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| US Naval Academy Foundation | Annapolis, MD | Unrestriced | $2,500 |
| Taft School Fund | Watertown, CT | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The School for Field Studies | West Boxford, MA | Weiner scholarship | $1,000 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($6,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $885,183 | 12 |
| 2024 | $55,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $57,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630519349100413
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0286746
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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