James & Edith Ross Foundation
The James & Edith Ross Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including arts, community, health, and education-related organizations.
James & Edith Ross Foundation at a glance
In short: James & Edith Ross Foundation gave $35K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in California. 55% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,112
- +30.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -35.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,192
- +101.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,257
- Total assets
- $535,543
- -1.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (93% 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 James & Edith Ross Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 248 Ashdale Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: (310) 292-0405
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James & Edith Ross Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fellows of Contemporary Art ($10K). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 72 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 7% to recipients in Colorado. The listed grants show support for organizations in those two states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is James & Edith Ross Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) 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 $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 45% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 48% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2023) to $35K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fellows of Contemporary Art Los Angeles, CA | General Operations | $10,283 |
| Moishe House Encinitas, CA | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Los Angeles, CA | General Operations | $4,350 |
| Beverly Hills Police Foundation Bevewrly Hills, CA | General Operations | $2,697 |
| Rodef Shalom Denver, CO | General Operations | $2,625 |
| Museum of Contemporary Los Angeles, CA | General Operations | $2,257 |
| Fulfillment Fund Los Angeles, CA | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Los Angeles County Los Angeles, CA | General Operations | $650 |
| Holocaust Museum Los Angeles, CA | General Operations | $500 |
| The UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Operations | $500 |
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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 | $535,543 | $41,953 | $46,706 | $35,112 | 11 | $36,620 | $38,683 | $30,567 |
| 2024 | $544,172 | $40,571 | $35,762 | $26,966 | 17 | $27,657 | $37,305 | $29,095 |
| 2023 | $535,737 | $27,367 | $34,592 | $20,601 | 17 | $27,567 | $23,412 | $26,516 |
| 2022 | $550,078 | $13,122 | $38,702 | $23,666 | 13 | $32,220 | $9,928 | $27,939 |
| 2021 | $568,292 | $64,924 | $35,559 | $26,200 | 14 | $29,026 | $61,591 | $31,578 |
| 2020 | $538,927 | $-13,947 | $37,646 | $22,355 | 7 | — | $6,407 | $28,573 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James & Edith Ross Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Fellows of Contemporary Art describes its work as funding and promoting contemporary artists, exhibitions, and publications. Moishe House says it supports vibrant Jewish community, learning, and leadership for young adults. Fulfillment Fund says it helps first-generation, low-income students attend and complete college. Los Angeles County describes the Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center’s work serving people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $35,112. Grants ranged from $250 to $10,283, with a median of $2,257. The largest awards were $10,283 to Fellows of Contemporary Art and $10,000 to Moishe House. Other notable grants included $4,350 to Cedars-Sinai Medical Care, $2,697 to Beverly Hills Police Foundation, and $2,625 to Rodef Shalom. The listed grants were reported for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Deborah Bach Kallick as president; Ivan Kallick, Esq., and Spencer Kallick as trustees; and Robert M. Berns, MD, as secretary.
James & Edith Ross Foundation is led by Deborah Bach Kallick, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deborah Bach Kallick
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ivan Kallick Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Spencer Kallick
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert M. Berns MD
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 James & Edith Ross Foundation
How much does James & Edith Ross Foundation give each year?
James & Edith Ross Foundation gave $35K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $27K across 17 grants.
What is James & Edith Ross Foundation's typical grant size?
James & Edith Ross Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,257, and its average grant was $3,192, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James & Edith Ross Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does James & Edith Ross Foundation give grants?
James & Edith Ross Foundation gives mostly in California: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (8 grants).
Does James & Edith Ross Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of James & Edith Ross Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James & Edith Ross Foundation's largest grantees?
James & Edith Ross Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Fellows of Contemporary Art ($10,283), Moishe House ($10,000) and Cedars-Sinai Medical Care ($4,350), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James & Edith Ross Foundation?
James & Edith Ross Foundation reported $536K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James & Edith Ross Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Fellows of Contemporary Art describes its work as funding and promoting contemporary artists, exhibitions, and publications. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James & Edith Ross Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James & Edith Ross Foundation's EIN?
James & Edith Ross Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6565430. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does James & Edith Ross Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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