Michael Ross Memorial Foundation
Michael Ross Memorial Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lees Summit, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $47K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $500. Net investment income was $3K.
Michael Ross Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael Ross Memorial Foundation gave $500 across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $500), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $500
- -87.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $500
- -87.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $46,716
- +5.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Michael Ross Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bay Cliff Health Camp ($500).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Michael Ross Memorial Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 19% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2024) to $7K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $500.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Cliff Health Camp Big Bay, MI | To assist people with disabilities including therapeutic and wellness needs. | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,716 | $2,849 | $572 | $500 | 1 | $500 | $2,777 | $2,690 |
| 2023 | $44,439 | $766 | $4,371 | $4,000 | 1 | $4,000 | — | $2,216 |
| 2022 | $48,044 | $5,781 | $1,735 | $1,500 | 1 | $1,500 | — | $2,274 |
| 2021 | $43,998 | $325 | $235 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $43,908 | $1,594 | $6,851 | $6,500 | 1 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael Ross Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael Ross Memorial Foundation is led by Kathy Ross, Trustee on the 2024 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathy Ross
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Anthony Ross (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Michael Ross Memorial Foundation
How much does Michael Ross Memorial Foundation give each year?
Michael Ross Memorial Foundation gave $500 across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4K across 1 grant.
How large is Michael Ross Memorial Foundation?
Michael Ross Memorial Foundation reported $47K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $500 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Michael Ross Memorial Foundation operate?
Michael Ross Memorial Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Michael Ross Memorial Foundation's EIN?
Michael Ross Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1091978. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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