Ross Family Foundation
The mission of the Ross Family Foundation is to act as a supporting organization of the greater Kansas city community foundation with respect to charitable activities of the community foundation.
Ross Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Ross Family Foundation gave $100K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $100K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $100,000
- -78.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $100,000
- -36.1% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Ross Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Greater Kansas City Community Foundation ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 9 grants of 14 (64%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $3.3M (2019). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Kansas City, MO | General Education & Religion Related Support | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $31,758 | $108,238 | $100,000 | 1 | $31,758 |
| 2020 | $76,480 | $-54,603 | $15,384,919 | $469,240 | 3 | $-137,037 |
| 2019 | $16,210,174 | $624,073 | $3,471,836 | $3,335,019 | 10 | $640,356 |
About Ross Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Ross Family Foundation is a public charity, based in Liberty, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K. Net investment income was $32K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ross Family Foundation is led by Christopher Ross, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Christopher Ross
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Ringel
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Ketter
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Ross
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Ross
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Ross Family Foundation
How much does Ross Family Foundation give each year?
Ross Family Foundation gave $100K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $469K across 3 grants.
Where does Ross Family Foundation operate?
Ross Family Foundation has awarded grants in Missouri, Nebraska.
What is Ross Family Foundation's EIN?
Ross Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2899369. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021
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