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.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$100K
-78.7% YoY
Grant Count
1
-66.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$100K
-36.1% YoY
About Ross Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Ross Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LIBERTY, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $32K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $76,480 | $16,210,174 |
| Revenue | $31,758 | $-54,603 | $624,073 |
| Expenses | $108,238 | $15,384,919 | $3,471,836 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $31,758 | $-137,037 | $640,356 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2021
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include Greater Kansas City Community Foundation ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION KANSAS CITY, MO | GENERAL EDUCATION & RELIGION RELATED SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES ROSS | TREASURER & DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GREG RINGEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES KETTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER ROSS | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH ROSS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ross Family Foundation?
Ross Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LIBERTY, MO. It holds — in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Ross Family Foundation operate?
Ross Family Foundation has awarded grants in Missouri, Nebraska.
What size grants does Ross Family Foundation award?
In 2021, Ross Family Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $100K — an average of about $100K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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