John S and Jody J Ross Foundation
John S and Jody J Ross Foundation is a private foundation, based in St. Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $526K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $197K. Net investment income was $31K.
John S and Jody J Ross Foundation at a glance
In short: John S and Jody J Ross Foundation gave $197K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $196,600
- -16.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +500.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,767
- -86.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $526,176
- -23.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who John S and Jody J Ross Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Missouri Botanical Garden ($175K). Together the top 6 received $197K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John S and Jody J Ross Foundation gives
- Giving fell 38% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 701% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $197K (2025) to $319K (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $197K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri Botanical Garden St. Louis, MO | To Support Scientific Research and Education. | $175,000 |
| St Louis Symphony Orchestra St. Louis, MO | To Support the Organization's Education Programs. | $13,500 |
| John Burroughs School St. Louis, MO | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Villa Duchesne St. Louis, MO | Charitable Donation | $2,500 |
| Rev Thomas O Mulvihill Jr St. Louis, MO | Charitable Donation | $500 |
| Commemorative Air Force Missouri Wing St Charles, MO | To Support the Organization's Education Programs. | $100 |
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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 | $526,176 | $36,136 | $201,751 | $196,600 | 6 | $196,600 | $30,985 | $28,032 |
| 2024 | $691,791 | $14,377 | $259,173 | $234,900 | 1 | $238,330 | $24,133 | $37,932 |
| 2023 | $936,016 | $445,608 | $332,022 | $313,300 | 1 | $317,328 | $433,621 | $48,962 |
| 2022 | $821,388 | $188,181 | $337,558 | $316,400 | 1 | $320,110 | $172,941 | $64,425 |
| 2021 | $970,684 | $167,116 | $341,407 | $319,100 | 1 | $323,252 | $150,510 | $84,935 |
| 2020 | $1,143,972 | $91,239 | $263,035 | $244,250 | 1 | — | $76,204 | $84,946 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John S and Jody J Ross Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John S and Jody J Ross Foundation is led by John S. Ross, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John S. Ross
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Commerce Trust
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2025)
Jeffrey J. Ross
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John S. Ross Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Commerce Trust (Director).
Frequently asked questions about John S and Jody J Ross Foundation
How much does John S and Jody J Ross Foundation give each year?
John S and Jody J Ross Foundation gave $197K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $235K across 1 grant.
What is John S and Jody J Ross Foundation's typical grant size?
John S and Jody J Ross Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,750, and its average grant was $32,767, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John S and Jody J Ross Foundation give grants?
John S and Jody J Ross Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (5 grants).
Does John S and Jody J Ross Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on John S and Jody J Ross Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are John S and Jody J Ross Foundation's largest grantees?
John S and Jody J Ross Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Missouri Botanical Garden ($175,000), St Louis Symphony Orchestra ($13,500) and John Burroughs School ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John S and Jody J Ross Foundation?
John S and Jody J Ross Foundation reported $526K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $197K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is John S and Jody J Ross Foundation's EIN?
John S and Jody J Ross Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1544557. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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