Gross Family Foundation Inc
Gross Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Vail, Colorado. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Colorado and other states, including organizations working in areas such as community support, education, food assistance, and environmental resilience.
Key facts about Gross Family Foundation Inc
In short: Gross Family Foundation Inc gave $95K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Colorado. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 47-0737162
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $94,700
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- Average grant
- $5,919
- Median grant
- $2,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 16, 2025)
- Total assets
- $908,442
- Primary geography
- Colorado (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$908K
+11.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$95K
+43.9% YoY
Grant Count
16
+23.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+16.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gross Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $93K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Gross Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 16 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Nebraska Statewide Arboretum says it works to “plant Nebraska for healthy people, vibrant communities, and a resilient environment.” Vail Valley Charitable Fund says it provides financial assistance to people facing financial or medical need. Food Bank of the Rockies says it works to nourish people facing food insecurity.
Other 2025 grantees describe their work as investing in Native students and tribal college education (American Indian College Fund), supporting the CUES school system (CUES Fund), and helping income-qualified Coloradans afford home energy (Energy Outreach Colorado). These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $94,700. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $40,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest grant was $40,000 to B’NAI VAIL CONGREGATION in Vail, Colorado, for its annual appeal. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to Food Bank of the Rockies, Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, and Vail Valley Charitable Fund; $4,000 each to Mountain Recreation Foundation and Saint Albert Catholic Schools; and $3,600 to Jewish Community Center - Chabad Vail. The filing lists the grants as annual appeal contributions.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado, 13% to Nebraska, 4% to Iowa, 3% to South Dakota, and 2% to Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2019) to $95K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $95K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was B'nai Vail Congregation ($40K). Together the top 10 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| B'nai Vail Congregation Vail, CO | Annual Appeal | $40,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies Denver, CO | Annual Appeal | $10,000 |
| Nebraska Statewide Arboretum Inc Lincoln, NE | Annual Appeal | $10,000 |
| Vail Valley Charitable Fund Edwards, CO | Annual Appeal | $10,000 |
| Mountain Recreation Foundation Gypsum, CO | Annual Appeal | $4,000 |
| Saint Albert Catholic Schools Council Bluffs, IA | Annual Appeal | $4,000 |
| Jewish Community Center - Chabad Vail Vail, CO | Annual Appeal | $3,600 |
| St Joseph's Indian School Chamberlain, SD | Annual Appeal | $3,000 |
| Cues Fund Omaha, NE | Annual Appeal | $2,000 |
| Vail Health Foundation Vail, CO | Annual Appeal | $2,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $908,442 | $191,867 | $101,180 | $94,700 | 16 |
| 2024 | $817,755 | $177,721 | $69,667 | $65,800 | 13 |
| 2023 | $709,701 | $57,260 | $78,165 | $74,000 | 14 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $908,442 | $817,755 | $709,701 |
| Revenue | $191,867 | $177,721 | $57,260 |
| Expenses | $101,180 | $69,667 | $78,165 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $94,700 | $65,800 | $74,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $187,229 | $173,854 | $57,260 |
| Distributable Amount | $93,003 | $84,481 | $70,104 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David H Gross as president; Pamela J Kahn Gross as treasurer; and Greta Gross, Julie Gross, and Stephanie Gross as directors.
Gross Family Foundation Inc is led by David H. Gross, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David H. Gross
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Greta Gross
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Julie Gross
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Stephanie Gross
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Pamela J. Kahn Gross
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 985, Vail, CO 81658-0985
Phone: (970) 476-3876
Frequently asked questions about Gross Family Foundation Inc
How much does Gross Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Gross Family Foundation Inc gave $95K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $66K across 13 grants.
What is Gross Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Gross Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,919, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gross Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Gross Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Gross Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Colorado: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nebraska (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vail, CO (3 grants), Denver, CO (3 grants) and Omaha, NE (2 grants).
Does Gross Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Gross Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Annual Appeal" (16 grants).
Who are Gross Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Gross Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include B'nai Vail Congregation ($40,000), Food Bank of the Rockies ($10,000) and Nebraska Statewide Arboretum Inc ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gross Family Foundation Inc?
Gross Family Foundation Inc reported $908K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $95K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $93K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gross Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Nebraska Statewide Arboretum says it works to “plant Nebraska for healthy people, vibrant communities, and a resilient environment.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gross Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gross Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Gross Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0737162. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Gross Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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