Ross Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WINNETKA, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 19 grants totaling $95K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$95K
-2.4% YoY
Grant Count
19
-20.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+23.3% YoY
About Ross Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Ross Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WINNETKA, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 19 grants totaling $95K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Alliance for the Great Lakes ($20,000), Chicago Debates ($10,000), Duo Development-center Neigh Tech ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALLIANCE FOR THE GREAT LAKES CHICAGO, IL | CIVIC | $20,000 |
| CHICAGO DEBATES CHICAGO, IL | CIVIC | $10,000 |
| CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATRE CHICAGO, IL | SOCIAL | $1,000 |
| DOWN SYNDROME CHICAGO, IL | HEALTH | $2,000 |
| DUO DEVELOPMENT-CENTER NEIGH TECH CHICAGO, IL | CIVIC | $10,000 |
| ERIE FAMILY HEALTH FDN CHICAGO, IL | CIVIC | $2,500 |
| ERIKA'S LIGHTHOUSE WINNETKA, IL | ENVIROMENTAL | $1,000 |
| GARY SINISE FDN NASHVILLE, TN | CIVIC | $10,000 |
| JOFFREY BALLET CHICAGO, IL | CIVIC | $1,000 |
| MEALS ON WHEELS CHICAGO, IL | CIVIC | $2,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH ROSS | PRES & DIR | — | — |
| SUSANNA R BLOCK | VP & DIR | — | — |
| MAGARET R MEINERS | SEC & DIR | — | — |
| ALEXANDER L ROSS | TRES & DIR | — | — |
| VICTORIA R ROSS | ASST TREAS | — | — |
| JEFFREY S ROSS | SP & DIR | — | — |
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 WINNETKA, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ross Family Foundation operate?
Ross Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia.
What size grants does Ross Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Ross Family Foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $95K — an average of about $5K 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 36-4485964. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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