Jordon and Lesli Ross Charitable
Jordon and Lesli Ross Charitable is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Florida, New York, and Michigan.
Jordon and Lesli Ross Charitable at a glance
In short: Jordon and Lesli Ross Charitable gave $13K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state New York. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,540
- +18.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,254
- +30.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,340
- Total assets
- $170,907
- -6.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (49% 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 Jordon and Lesli Ross Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 21477 Burnside Court, Boca Raton, FL 33433
Phone: (305) 632-0293
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jordon and Lesli Ross Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Israel Friends ($3K). Together the top 10 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants were distributed to recipients in New York (49% of grant dollars), Florida (48%), and Michigan (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jordon and Lesli Ross Charitable open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $350; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $350 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 112% 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 $11K (2024) to $16K (2020). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Israel Friends New York, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| March of the Living Southern Region Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $2,340 |
| Kesher North Miami Beach, FL | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Nacoej New York, NY | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Boca Jewish Center Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $1,680 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Orthodox Union Women's Initiative New York, NY | Charitable | $500 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Charitable | $360 |
| Tikvah Fund New York, NY | Charitable | $360 |
| Florida Chesed Network Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $200 |
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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 | $170,907 | $6,230 | $18,264 | $12,540 | 10 | $12,655 | $621 | $11,334 |
| 2024 | $182,941 | $5,679 | $12,696 | $10,596 | 11 | $10,620 | $3,603 | $9,537 |
| 2023 | $189,958 | $2,851 | $15,215 | $11,902 | 10 | $12,027 | — | $9,026 |
| 2022 | $202,322 | $393 | $23,087 | $12,481 | 11 | $12,506 | — | $10,676 |
| 2021 | $225,016 | $98,946 | $15,210 | $11,685 | 14 | $11,710 | $95,446 | $9,830 |
| 2020 | $141,280 | $1,610 | $19,081 | $16,010 | 7 | — | $268 | $8,270 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jordon and Lesli Ross Charitable reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $12,540 across 10 grants. Grants ranged from $200 to $2,500, with a median of $1,340. Notable grants included $2,500 to Israel Friends, $2,340 to March of the Living Southern Region, and $1,800 each to Kesher and NACOEJ. Each was listed for a charitable purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Lesli Ross is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Jordon and Lesli Ross Charitable is led by Lesli Ross, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lesli Ross
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jordon Ross (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $5K, to Lesli Ross (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Jordon and Lesli Ross Charitable
How much does Jordon and Lesli Ross Charitable give each year?
Jordon and Lesli Ross Charitable gave $13K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 11 grants.
What is Jordon and Lesli Ross Charitable's typical grant size?
Jordon and Lesli Ross Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $1,340, and its average grant was $1,254, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jordon and Lesli Ross Charitable that year got $350 on average.
Where does Jordon and Lesli Ross Charitable give grants?
Jordon and Lesli Ross Charitable's top state is New York, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Florida (48%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Boca Raton, FL (3 grants).
Does Jordon and Lesli Ross Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Jordon and Lesli Ross Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (10 grants).
Who are Jordon and Lesli Ross Charitable's largest grantees?
Jordon and Lesli Ross Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Israel Friends ($2,500), March of the Living Southern Region ($2,340) and Kesher ($1,800), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jordon and Lesli Ross Charitable?
Jordon and Lesli Ross Charitable reported $171K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Jordon and Lesli Ross Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jordon and Lesli Ross Charitable's EIN?
Jordon and Lesli Ross Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5899657. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Jordon and Lesli Ross Charitable 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 June 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 26, 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 20, 2026)
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