Ross Family Fund Inc
Ross Family Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. In 2025, it made grants to organizations including museums and other cultural institutions, Jewish organizations, a hospital, and a local United Way.
Ross Family Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Ross Family Fund Inc gave $773K across 69 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $772,950
- +44.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 69
- +38.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,202
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $676,546
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ross Family Fund Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 321 Tangier Avenue, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (215) 665-2079
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ross Family Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History ($305K). Together the top 10 received $618K.
Grant Size Distribution
192 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 180 grants of 192 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 16% to New York, 9% to Florida, 7% to Massachusetts, and 2% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 69 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ross Family Fund Inc gives
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 84% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $76K (2021) to $939K (2023). In 2025 it made 69 grants totaling $773K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $304,720 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $70,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $46,500 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | General Fund | $36,000 |
| The Philadelphia Orchestra Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation New York, NY | General Fund | $25,000 |
| The Barnes Foundation Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way Palm Beach, FL | General Fund | $16,000 |
| American Friends of the Israel Museum New York, NY | General Fund | $15,000 |
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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 | $676,546 | $841,699 | $789,883 | $772,950 | 69 | $775,413 | $789,247 | $18,577 |
| 2024 | $624,730 | $853,466 | $555,402 | $533,645 | 50 | $537,038 | $804,393 | $4,055 |
| 2023 | $326,666 | $888,782 | $959,185 | $939,050 | 47 | $944,811 | $755,040 | $11,434 |
| 2022 | $397,069 | $480,221 | $426,152 | $419,725 | 18 | $422,785 | $434,614 | $19,765 |
| 2021 | $343,000 | $59,594 | $97,040 | $76,000 | 8 | $92,901 | — | $16,153 |
| 2020 | $380,446 | $6,418 | $224,862 | $218,540 | 34 | — | $2,971 | $11,632 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ross Family Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. Among the grantees, the Barnes Foundation says it promotes education and appreciation of the fine arts and horticulture, while the Norton Museum of Art describes its work as offering art experiences through programs and collections. The Jewish Museum says its mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret art and Jewish culture. Town of Palm Beach United Way says it invests in programs focused on education, income, and health.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the fund made 69 grants totaling $772,950. Grant amounts ranged from $125 to $304,720, with a median of $1,500. The largest awards included $304,720 to the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, $70,000 to the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, $50,000 to Massachusetts General Hospital, and $46,500 to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. These grants were designated for general fund purposes.
Other 2025 grants included $36,000 to Birthright Israel Foundation, $30,000 to The Philadelphia Orchestra, $25,000 each to the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation and the Barnes Foundation, $16,000 to Town of Palm Beach United Way, and $10,000 each to the Norton Museum of Art and the Society of the Four Arts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lyn M. Ross as president and Michael Ross and Merry Ross as directors.
Ross Family Fund Inc is led by Lyn M. Ross, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lyn M. Ross
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Merry Ross
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Ross
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Ross Family Fund Inc
How much does Ross Family Fund Inc give each year?
Ross Family Fund Inc gave $773K across 69 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $534K across 50 grants.
What is Ross Family Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Ross Family Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $11,202, across 69 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ross Family Fund Inc give grants?
Ross Family Fund Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (16%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (15 grants), New York, NY (15 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (7 grants) and Palm Beach, FL (5 grants).
Does Ross Family Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ross Family Fund Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (69 of 69) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ross Family Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Ross Family Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History ($304,720), Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia ($70,000) and Massachusetts General Hospital ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ross Family Fund Inc?
Ross Family Fund Inc reported $677K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $775K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ross Family Fund Inc fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ross Family Fund Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ross Family Fund Inc's EIN?
Ross Family Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2049592. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ross Family Fund Inc 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Ross Family Fund Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ross-family-fund-inc-morg_ca0531aeaceb4a08a5b565baccea8f94
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