Rosslevee Charitable Foundation
Rosslevee Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Northbrook, Illinois. It reported 20 grants totaling $66,950 in 2025, with recipients including arts and cultural organizations, health and social-service organizations, and other nonprofits.
Rosslevee Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Rosslevee Charitable Foundation gave $67K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Illinois. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $66,950
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,348
- -38.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $392,868
- -1.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (7 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rosslevee Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2023 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Douglas Ross as the contact; application forms and materials, and restrictions on awards, are available upon request.
- Review Cycle
- Available upon request, according to the 2023 filing.
- Deadline
- Available upon request, according to the 2023 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Douglas Ross
Mailing address: 666 Dundee Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: (847) 498-4848
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rosslevee Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chicago Botanic Gardens ($12K). Together the top 10 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 79 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 15% to recipients in California, and 1% to recipients in Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Rosslevee Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 20 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $586; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $4K repeat.
- 45% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2020) to $80K (2023). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Botanic Gardens Glencoe, IL | General Funds | $12,000 |
| Arizona Music Festival Foundation San Diego, CA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Jewish United Fund Chicago, IL | General Funds | $9,500 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, IL | General Funds | $7,650 |
| Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL | General Funds | $5,000 |
| Digestive Health Foundation Chicago, IL | General Funds | $5,000 |
| Misericordia Home Chicago, IL | General Funds | $4,000 |
| Am Shalom Glencoe, IL | General Funds | $3,700 |
| Highland Park Art Center Highland Park, IL | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation Highland Park, IL | General Funds | $1,000 |
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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 | $392,868 | $79,354 | $83,523 | $66,950 | 20 | $69,515 | $65,346 | $77,552 |
| 2024 | $397,037 | $91,703 | $101,219 | $76,500 | 14 | $79,855 | $78,335 | $65,761 |
| 2023 | $406,553 | $340,659 | $86,832 | $80,100 | 14 | $81,725 | $336,517 | $47,197 |
| 2022 | $151,726 | $59,434 | $74,762 | $62,100 | 14 | $63,655 | $48,719 | $61,627 |
| 2021 | $167,054 | $41,117 | $86,737 | $71,700 | 17 | — | $28,061 | $68,122 |
| 2020 | $212,674 | $79,265 | $70,114 | $58,400 | 13 | — | $67,719 | $51,901 |
| 2019 | $203,523 | $77,534 | $82,168 | $63,900 | 22 | — | $62,306 | $43,739 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rosslevee Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $78K 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 foundation mission statement is provided in the available filing information. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Museum of Contemporary Art describes its work as presenting contemporary art and helping visitors understand its historical, social, and cultural context. Misericordia Home says it supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, training, and employment services. The Digestive Health Foundation says it raises funds for research and educational activities at Northwestern Memorial Hospital’s Digestive Health Center. Other 2025 recipients include organizations whose stated missions address mental-health recovery, college access for low-income and first-generation students, and providing beds to children in need.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 20 grants totaling $66,950. Grants ranged from $250 to $12,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest awards included $12,000 to Chicago Botanic Gardens, $10,000 to Arizona Music Festival Foundation, $9,500 to Jewish United Fund, and $7,650 to the Museum of Contemporary Art. Other notable grants were $5,000 each to Ravinia Festival and Digestive Health Foundation, and $4,000 to Misericordia Home.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Douglas Ross as president; Jason Ross as secretary/treasurer; Camryn Ross as assistant secretary/assistant treasurer; Scott Levee as vice president; and Marvin Levee as assistant vice president.
Rosslevee Charitable Foundation is led by Douglas Ross Co Rfs, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Douglas Ross Co Rfs
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Marvin Levee Co Rfs
Assistant Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Scott Levee Co Rfs
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Camryn Ross Co Rfs
Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jason Ross Co Rfs
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Eugene Ross Co Rfs (2019–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Patti Ross Co Rfs (2019–2023) — Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Rosslevee Charitable Foundation
How much does Rosslevee Charitable Foundation give each year?
Rosslevee Charitable Foundation gave $67K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $77K across 14 grants.
What is Rosslevee Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Rosslevee Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,348, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rosslevee Charitable Foundation that year got $586 on average.
Where does Rosslevee Charitable Foundation give grants?
Rosslevee Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (7 grants), Highland Park, IL (4 grants), Glencoe, IL (2 grants) and Deerfield, IL (2 grants).
Does Rosslevee Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rosslevee Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rosslevee Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Rosslevee Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Chicago Botanic Gardens ($12,000), Arizona Music Festival Foundation ($10,000) and Jewish United Fund ($9,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rosslevee Charitable Foundation?
Rosslevee Charitable Foundation reported $393K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $78K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Rosslevee Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided in the available filing information. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rosslevee Charitable Foundation?
The foundation’s 2023 filing says it 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 Rosslevee Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Rosslevee Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6055012. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Rosslevee Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rosslevee-charitable-foundation-morg_f782a48755874525b00f0093024ccdb3
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