Ross Foundation Inc
Ross Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Dillsboro, Indiana. Its 2024 filing describes its charitable activity as supporting 501(c)(3) activities in the Dillsboro, Indiana area.
Ross Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ross Foundation Inc gave $38K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $37,926
- +17.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,448
- -14.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $894,219
- +13.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Ross Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its 2024 filing lists a letter of intent as the application material and states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- May 1, as listed on the 2024 filing; this is a past cycle.
- Deadline
- May 1, as listed on the 2024 filing; this is a past cycle.
- Contact
Application contact: James Deaton
Mailing address: 11869 Old Us 50, Dillsboro, IN 47018
Phone: (812) 432-5679
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ross Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dillsboro Elementary School ($7K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Indiana. The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its charitable activity as supporting 501(c)(3) activities in the Dillsboro, Indiana area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ross Foundation Inc gives
- 45% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). 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 $11K (2020) to $39K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dillsboro Elementary School Dillsboro, IN | Programs and Equipment | $7,354 |
| Town of Dillsboro Dillsboro, IN | Sign Repair and K9 Unit | $6,500 |
| Dillsboro Arts Friendship Gallery Dillsboro, IN | Jazz Festival | $4,000 |
| Dillsboro Summer Recreation Dillsboro, IN | Led Field Lighting | $3,500 |
| Dillsboro Heritage Legacy Dillsboro, IN | Bicentennial | $3,332 |
| Oakdale Cemetery Assoc Dillsboro, IN | Perpetual Care of Cemetery | $3,000 |
| Dillsboro Main Street Dillsboro, IN | Hometown Christmas | $2,400 |
| Childrens Advocacy Center of Se IN Dillsboro, IN | SIGN | $2,340 |
| Dillsboro American Legion Dillsboro, IN | AED | $2,000 |
| Dillsboro Say Soccer Dillsboro, IN | Goal Frame and Benches | $2,000 |
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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 | $894,219 | $95,393 | $39,547 | $37,926 | 11 | $13,854 | — | — |
| 2024 | $788,544 | $68,784 | $32,336 | $32,336 | 8 | $14,995 | — | — |
| 2023 | $674,291 | $62,004 | $35,486 | $28,551 | 9 | $9,500 | — | — |
| 2022 | $602,505 | $70,964 | $39,450 | $39,000 | 9 | $15,800 | $753 | — |
| 2021 | $761,904 | $44,088 | $35,574 | $34,974 | 10 | — | $12 | — |
| 2020 | — | $35,629 | $37,777 | $11,085 | 1 | — | — | $28,445 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $37,926. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $7,354, with a median grant of $3,000. Its largest grants included $7,354 to Dillsboro Elementary School for programs and equipment, $6,500 to the Town of Dillsboro for sign repair and a K9 unit, and $4,000 to Dillsboro Arts Friendship Gallery for a jazz festival.
Other 2025 grants included $3,500 to Dillsboro Summer Recreation for LED field lighting, $3,332 to Dillsboro Heritage Legacy for its bicentennial, and $3,000 to Oakdale Cemetery Association for cemetery perpetual care.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James Hughes as president; Leeann Boggs as treasurer; Derek Walker as secretary; and Charlie P Caldwell and Mary Jo L Finnegan as directors.
Ross Foundation Inc is led by James Hughes, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Hughes
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Jo L. Finnegan
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Charlie P. Caldwell
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Leeann L. Boggs
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek Walker
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Mike Heffelmire (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: James P Deaton (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mary L Powers (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: John L Race (2020–2021) — Treasurer
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 Foundation Inc
How much does Ross Foundation Inc give each year?
Ross Foundation Inc gave $38K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $32K across 8 grants.
What is Ross Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ross Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,448, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ross Foundation Inc give grants?
Ross Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dillsboro, IN (11 grants).
Does Ross Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Ross Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Ross Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ross Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Dillsboro Elementary School ($7,354), Town of Dillsboro ($6,500) and Dillsboro Arts Friendship Gallery ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ross Foundation Inc?
Ross Foundation Inc reported $894K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $95K.
How do I apply for a grant from Ross Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ross Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ross Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1796129. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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