Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc
Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports 11 grants totaling $331,000, all to Wisconsin recipients.
Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc gave $331K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in Wisconsin. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $331,000
- +536.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -42.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,091
- +999.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $7,698,024
- +1326.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc
- How to Apply
-
Submit a written request to Hugh A. Ross. The 2024 filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Hugh A Ross
Mailing address: 310 St Clair Ave, Sheboygan, WI 53081
Phone: (920) 457-9426
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Congregational Church ($101K). Together the top 10 received $329K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 50 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $101K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $101K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1279% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2021) to $331K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $331K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Congregational Church Sheboygan, WI | Endowment | $101,000 |
| JM Kohler Arts Center Endowment Sheboygan, WI | Operational | $101,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WI | Operational | $101,000 |
| Mead Public Library Sheboygan, WI | Operational | $4,000 |
| Safe Harbor of Sheboygan County Inc Sheboygan, WI | Operational | $4,000 |
| Sheboygan County Interfaith Organization-Bridgway House Sheboygan, WI | Operational | $4,000 |
| Sheboygan Public Education Foundation Sheboygan, WI | Educational | $4,000 |
| Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra Sheboygan, WI | Operational | $4,000 |
| University Wisconsin Arts Scholar Sheboygan, WI | Operational | $4,000 |
| Family Connections Inc Sheboygan, WI | Operational | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,698,024 | $7,811,694 | $366,192 | $331,000 | 11 | $331,000 | $79,194 | $318,789 |
| 2024 | $539,670 | $24,983 | $57,109 | $52,000 | 19 | $52,000 | $23,495 | $41,504 |
| 2023 | $574,391 | $40,952 | $3,610 | — | — | — | $40,749 | $35,909 |
| 2022 | $537,058 | $24,855 | $27,528 | $24,000 | 10 | $24,000 | $24,699 | $35,463 |
| 2021 | $539,739 | $37,520 | $27,470 | $24,000 | 10 | $24,000 | $37,520 | $38,397 |
| 2020 | $529,694 | $25,732 | $119,194 | $115,500 | 12 | — | $25,933 | $34,168 |
| 2019 | $533,156 | $33,975 | $34,019 | $26,250 | 11 | — | $33,975 | $34,033 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $319K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the fund itself is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin describes its mission as empowering individuals to manage their sexual and reproductive health through patient services, education, and advocacy. Safe Harbor of Sheboygan County describes its work as supporting people impacted by domestic and sexual violence and working to prevent future violence. The Sheboygan Public Education Foundation says it raises contributions to enhance students’ educational opportunities, while the Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra describes its mission as engaging the community through musical experiences.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund reported 11 grants totaling $331,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $101,000, with a median of $4,000. The three largest reported grants were $101,000 each: to First Congregational Church for an endowment, to the JMKAC Arts Center Endowment for operational support, and to Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin for operational support. Other recipients included Mead Public Library, Safe Harbor of Sheboygan County, and the Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra, each receiving $4,000 for operational support; the Sheboygan Public Education Foundation received $4,000 for educational purposes.
The fund’s 2024 filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. It lists written materials and no restrictions on awards. The filing names Hugh A. Ross as the contact for applications.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carla Ross as president, Hugh Andrew Ross as secretary and treasurer, and Maeve Anne Quinn as vice-president.
Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc is led by Carla Ross, President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carla Ross
President
Vice President & Secretary → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hugh Andrew Ross
Secretary & Treasurer
Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maeve Anne Quinn
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Janet Ross (2019–2024) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc
How much does Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc give each year?
Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc gave $331K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $52K across 19 grants.
What is Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $30,091, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc that year got $101K on average.
Where does Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc give grants?
Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sheboygan, WI (9 grants).
Does Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 82% of Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include First Congregational Church ($101,000), JM Kohler Arts Center Endowment ($101,000) and Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Inc ($101,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc?
Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $331K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $319K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc fund?
No mission statement for the fund itself is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc?
Submit a written request to Hugh A. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc's EIN?
Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1807639. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hugh-and-ruth-v-ross-charitable-fund-inc-morg_84cefddfbc2a41d78a5f2e17572e4353
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