Waldo T Ross and Ruth S Ross Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyGlens Falls, New York · EIN 27-6594166 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$418K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$34,000
Total assets$9.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,250 and $48,000.
From the return
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
0% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hyde Collection | Glens Falls, NY | Unrestricted - general | $100,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Glens Falls, NY | Unrestricted - general | $99,000 |
| Chapman Historical Museum Nicole Herwig Exec Dir | Glens Falls, NY | Unrestricted - general | $48,000 |
| The Charles R Wood Theater | Glens Falls, NY | Unrestricted - general | $48,000 |
| Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra | Glens Falls, NY | Unrestricted - general | $42,000 |
| Harrisena Community Church | Queensbury, NY | Unrestricted - general | $34,000 |
| Bay Road Presbyterian Church | Lake George, NY | Unrestricted - general | $24,300 |
| Lake George Opera Festival Assoc | Saratoga Springs, NY | Unrestricted - general | $8,000 |
| Lakeside Chapel | Cleverdale, NY | Unrestricted - general | $6,250 |
| North Queensbury Firefighter Service Corp | Cleverdale, NY | Unrestricted - general | $4,000 |
| Queensbury Emergency Services Squad | Queensbury, NY | Unrestricted - general | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $417,550 | 11 |
| 2024 | $366,737 | 11 |
| 2023 | $355,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349101756
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-6594166
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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