Ross Foundation
ROSS FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in Goldendale, Washington. In its 2024 filing, it reported making grants to charitable organizations and individuals, including for basic needs, leadership, education, and medical expenses.
Key facts about Ross Foundation
In short: Ross Foundation gave $43K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Washington. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 83-2942441
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,796
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- Average grant
- $1,381
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (11 of 30, 2024)
- Total assets
- $12,217
- Primary geography
- Washington (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12K
+71.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$43K
-7.6% YoY
Grant Count
31
-3.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
-4.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ross Foundation reported a distributable amount of $686 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Ross Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 30 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. Its reported grants support a range of charitable purposes, including basic personal needs, leadership, education, patient expenses, and assistance to charitable organizations. One recipient, New Hope Farms, received $500 in 2024; the grantee describes its mission as providing year-round care, housing, and education for up to 25 developmentally disabled adults.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $42,796. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $10,100, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest reported grants were $10,100 to Friends of the Klickitat County Fair, $5,119 to Goldendale Market Fresh, $2,600 to Bernice Jim, $2,500 to ABATE of Washington Columbia Gorge Chapter, and $2,000 each to Fathers House Fellowship and Goldendale United Methodist Church.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington and 1% to recipients in Alaska. Listed Washington recipients include organizations in Goldendale.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2020) to $83K (2022). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $43K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of the Klickitat County Fair ($10K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 131 grants of 131 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Klickitat County Fair Goldendale, WA | Grant to Encourage Leadership | $10,100 |
| Goldendale Market Fresh Goldendale, WA | Provide assistance for basic personal needs (food, clothing, shelter) | $5,119 |
| Bernice Jim Goldendale, WA | Grant for assistance to a person doing charitable works | $2,600 |
| Abate of Washington Columbia Gorge Chapter Goldendale, WA | Grant for Assistance to Another Charitable Organization | $2,500 |
| Fathers House Fellowship Goldendale, WA | Provide assistance for basic personal needs (food, clothing, shelter) | $2,000 |
| Goldendale United Methodist Church Goldendale, WA | Provide assistance for basic personal needs (food, clothing, shelter) | $2,000 |
| Reimche-Vu Family Dentistry Goldendale, WA | Grant to Provide Assistance for Patient Expenses | $1,575 |
| Miland Walling Goldendale, WA | Provide assistance for basic personal needs (food, clothing, shelter) | $1,500 |
| Goldendale High School Goldendale, WA | Grant to Encourage Leadership | $1,270 |
| Goldendale Dental Goldendale, WA | Grant to Provide Assistance for Medical Bills | $1,032 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,217 | $48,000 | $44,396 | $42,796 |
| 2023 | $7,113 | $56,492 | $48,060 | $46,340 |
| 2022 | — | $53,000 | $85,367 | $83,350 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,217 | $7,113 | — |
| Revenue | $48,000 | $56,492 | $53,000 |
| Expenses | $44,396 | $48,060 | $85,367 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $42,796 | $46,340 | $83,350 |
| Distributable Amount | $686 | $374 | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kimberly Michael as president and trustee; Kent Apostol as secretary; Brian Enstad as treasurer; and Ty Ross, Chad Ross, Kurt Ross, and David Ross as trustees.
Ross Foundation is led by Kimberly Michael, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kimberly Michael
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chad Ross
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Ross
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kurt Ross
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ty Ross
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brian Enstad
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kent Apostol
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 5 Legacy Dr, Goldendale, WA 98620
Phone: (509) 773-5650
Frequently asked questions about Ross Foundation
How much does Ross Foundation give each year?
Ross Foundation gave $43K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $46K across 32 grants.
What is Ross Foundation's typical grant size?
Ross Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,381, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ross Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Ross Foundation give grants?
Ross Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Goldendale, WA (30 grants).
Does Ross Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Ross Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant for Assistance to Another Charitable Organization" (9 grants), "Grant to Encourage Leadership" (6 grants) and "Grant to Encourage Citizenship" (3 grants).
Who are Ross Foundation's largest grantees?
Ross Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of the Klickitat County Fair ($10,100), Goldendale Market Fresh ($5,119) and Bernice Jim ($2,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ross Foundation?
Ross Foundation reported $12K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $686 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ross Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. Its reported grants support a range of charitable purposes, including basic personal needs, leadership, education, patient expenses, and assistance to charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ross Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ross Foundation's EIN?
Ross Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2942441. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ross Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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