The Ross Foundation Inc
EIN 204652067Total Given 2016–2024
$28.3M
237 grants · $3.1M avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $4K–$30K
grant size
47%
supporter · 44/94 multi-year
repeat
$38.1M
Assets (2024)
94
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
APPLY ONLINE AT GRANTSTHEROSSFOUNDA
Phone
(304) 865-5373
Deadlines
THERE ARE TWO CYCLES OF GRANTS PER YEAR.
How to Apply
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.
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.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $1.5M | $39.7M | $1.4M | 41 |
| 2017 | $1.9M | $46.0M | $2.2M | 49 |
| 2018 | $1.9M | $41.7M | $5.4M | 41 |
| 2019 | N/A | $46.1M | $1.6M | N/A |
| 2020 | $2.0M | $49.0M | $5.0M | 22 |
| 2021 | $2.2M | $57.5M | $1.4M | 22 |
| 2022 | $5.4M | $41.3M | $4.4M | 20 |
| 2023 | $8.0M | $38.6M | $4.7M | 20 |
| 2024 | $5.4M | $38.1M | $2.2M | 22 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 237 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$4K
Median
$10K
Average
$119K
75th Pctl
$30K
Maximum
$5.6M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (237 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | Parkersburg, WV | $5,600,000 | FUNDS FOR THE WVUP ITC INITIATIVE | 2023 |
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | Parkersburg, WV | $4,800,000 | FUNDS FOR THE WVUP ITC INITIATIVE TO PURCHASE AND RENOVATION THE OLD OVU CAMPUS FOR A TECHNOLOGY CENTER | 2024 |
| Childrens Museum of the Mov Inc | Parkersburg, WV | $4,700,000 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE RENOVATIONS AND OPERATIONS OF THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM. | 2022 |
| Childrens Museum of the Mov Inc | Parkersburg, WV | $1,800,000 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE RENOVATIONS AND OPERATIONS OF THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM. | 2023 |
| Childrens Museum of the Mov Inc | Parkersburg, WV | $1,650,000 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE RENOVATIONS AND OPERATIONS OF THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM. | 2021 |
| Childrens Museum of the Mov Inc | Parkerburg, WV | $1,155,000 | FUNDS FOR THE RENOVATIONS TO THE MASONIC TEMPLE | 2020 |
| Downtown Pkb | Parkersburg, WV | $500,000 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE BUILDING FOR NEW CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, RENOVATIONS TO THE BUILDING, AND... | 2018 |
| West Virginia Univ Foundation Inc | Morgantown, WV | $500,000 | FUNDS FOR THE WVU ATHLETICS PROGRAM | 2022 |
| West Virginia Univ Foundation Inc | Morgantown, WV | $425,000 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE ENERGY EXPRESS PROGRAM FOR WOOD, RITCHIE AND PLEASANTS COUNTY | 2020 |
| Childrens Museum of the Mov Inc | Parkerburg, WV | $405,000 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE RENOVATIONS AND OPERATIONS OF THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM. | 2024 |
| West Virginia Univ Foundation Inc | Morgantown, WV | $400,000 | FUNDS FOR THE WVU ATHLETICS PROGRAM | 2021 |
| West Virginia Univ Foundation Inc | Morgantown, WV | $400,000 | FUNDS FOR THE WVU ATHLETICS PROGRAM | 2023 |
| West Virginia University Foundation Inc | Morgantown, WV | $400,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT. | 2016 |
| West Virginia University Foundation Inc | Morgantown, WV | $400,000 | FUNDS FOR WVU ATHLETICS. | 2017 |
| West Virginia University Foundation Inc | Morgantown, WV | $350,000 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE WVU ATHLETICS PROGRAM | 2018 |
| Downtown Pkb | Parkersburg, WV | $224,000 | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR OPERATING SUPPORT, DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS AND POINT... | 2017 |
| Actors Guild of Parkersburg Inc | Parkersburg, WV | $200,000 | MATCHING FUNDS TO ATTRACT INDIVIDUAL, CORPORATE, AND FOUNDATION INVESTORS FOR THE RENOVATIONS TO THE ACTOR'S GUILD | 2018 |
| Downtown Pkb | Parkersburg, WV | $150,000 | MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE NEW CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INITIATIVE | 2018 |
| Greater Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation | Lewisburg, WV | $125,000 | FUNDS FOR THE HOMES FOR WHITE SULPHUR PROGRAM FOR THE GREENBRIER FLOOD RECOVERY. | 2016 |
| Rhema Christian Center | Columbus, OH | $125,000 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE NEIGHBORS LOVING NEIGHBORS PROGRAM FOR THE GREENBRIER FLOOD RECOVERY. | 2016 |
| Community Resources Inc | Parkersburg, WV | $125,000 | FUNDS TO PURCHASE EXISTING DAY CARE FACILITY AND SOME RENOVATIONS. | 2017 |
| Parkersburg Art Center | Parkersburg, WV | $124,758 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE ART-MAKER STUDIO, ARTS-IN-THE-SCHOOL PROGRAM AND LEARN/PLAY GARDEN. | 2017 |
| Downtown Pkb | Parkersburg, WV | $110,000 | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR OPERATING SUPPORT, DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS AND POINT... | 2016 |
| Actors Guild of Parkersburg Inc | Parkersburg, WV | $100,000 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE CONTINUED RENOVATIONS TO THE ACTORS GUILD BUILDING | 2018 |
| Eddy House | Reno, NV | $100,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT. | 2016 |