Ross Family Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. The organization was established in 2016 and operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on supporting charitable causes across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$625K
+91.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$534K
-43.2% YoY
Grant Count
50
+6.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-46.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not publicly specify a formal mission statement. However, based on grant activity, primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Arts and Culture
- Jewish causes and community organizations
Grantmaking
The foundation made 40 grants in 2023, with additional grants distributed across education, human services, and cultural organizations. Grant descriptions typically indicate support for general fund purposes.
Grant Range
varies by year
Average Grant
varies by year
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary funding areas include Pennsylvania, New York, and Florida, with particular concentration in the Philadelphia and Palm Beach regions.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $326,666
- Total Revenues: $888,782
- Total Expenses: $959,185
- Total Grants Made: $856,095
As of December 31, 2024:
- Total Assets: $624,730
- Total Giving: $533,645
Staffing: The foundation operates with no full-time employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $624,730 | $326,666 | $397,069 |
| Revenue | $853,466 | $888,782 | $480,221 |
| Expenses | $555,402 | $959,185 | $426,152 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $537,038 | $944,811 | $422,785 |
| Net Investment Income | $804,393 | $755,040 | $434,614 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,055 | $11,434 | $19,765 |
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
157 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Trustees:
- Lyn M. Ross (President, Registered Agent)
- Michael Ross
Both serve in volunteer capacities with no reported compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYN M ROSS | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| MICHAEL ROSS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MERRY ROSS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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