The Dale and Deborah Ross Foundation
The Dale and Deborah Ross Foundation is a private foundation, based in Caldwell, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $30K. Net investment income was $2K.
The Dale and Deborah Ross Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dale and Deborah Ross Foundation gave $30K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $30K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $29,928
- -75.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $29,928
- -27.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $29,928
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Dale and Deborah Ross Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was First Baptist Church Caldwell ($30K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Dale and Deborah Ross Foundation gives
- Giving fell 69% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2023) to $123K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church Caldwell Caldwell, TX | Unrestricted use byFirst Baptist Church Caldwell | $29,928 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $1,958 | $32,148 | $29,928 | 1 | $29,928 | $1,958 | $943 |
| 2022 | $30,207 | $143,992 | $124,677 | $123,000 | 3 | $123,000 | $43,275 | $324 |
| 2021 | $49,041 | $28,445 | $106,744 | $105,500 | 3 | $105,550 | $28,445 | $5,905 |
| 2020 | $127,340 | $9,444 | $97,373 | $96,000 | 2 | — | $9,431 | $9,795 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dale and Deborah Ross Foundation reported a distributable amount of $943 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dale and Deborah Ross Foundation is led by R Dale Ross, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
R Dale Ross
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David J Ross
V.p.
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael A Ross
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 The Dale and Deborah Ross Foundation
How much does The Dale and Deborah Ross Foundation give each year?
The Dale and Deborah Ross Foundation gave $30K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $123K across 3 grants.
Where does The Dale and Deborah Ross Foundation operate?
The Dale and Deborah Ross Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia, Texas, Virginia.
How much is The Dale and Deborah Ross Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Dale and Deborah Ross Foundation reported a distributable amount of $943 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Dale and Deborah Ross Foundation's EIN?
The Dale and Deborah Ross Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0551779. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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