The Darrell & Susan Ross
The Darrell & Susan Ross is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida, that reported $181,300 in grants to 18 organizations in filing year 2024. Its 2024 grants included operating support for organizations in Florida, Rhode Island, New York, and California.
The Darrell & Susan Ross at a glance
In short: The Darrell & Susan Ross gave $181K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Florida. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $181,300
- +29.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,072
- +58.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $3,524,239
- -3.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (4 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Darrell & Susan Ross
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It instructs applicants to provide general information about the organization and detailed descriptions of the specific uses of funds, if any. The filing lists Mr. Stephen J. Carlotti as the contact for this process. Applicants must be organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) and classified under Section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3), or corresponding provisions of future U.S. tax law.
- Contact
Application contact: Mr Stephen J Carlotti
Mailing address: 1500 Fleet Center, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 274-2000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Darrell & Susan Ross funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Palm Beach ($53K). Together the top 10 received $170K.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 113 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Florida (69%) and Rhode Island (22%). The filing also reports grants to recipients in New York (4%), California (3%), and Massachusetts (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Darrell & Susan Ross open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 18 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 84% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $140K (2023) to $261K (2021). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $181K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL | Operating Support | $53,000 |
| Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island Providence, RI | Operating Support | $36,000 |
| Morselife Foundation Palm Beach, FL | Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Palm Beach Orthodox Synagogue Palm Beach, FL | Operating Support | $13,600 |
| Palm Beach United Way Palm Beach, FL | Operating Support | $12,000 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew University Fort Lauderdale, FL | Operating Support | $11,800 |
| Israel Tennis Center Foundation Inc Deerfield Beach, FL | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| John Thomas Dye School Los Angeles, CA | Operating Support | $5,005 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation Palm Beach, FL | Operating Support | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,524,239 | $74,269 | $209,929 | $181,300 | 18 | $183,404 | $60,672 | $217,405 |
| 2023 | $3,660,768 | $419,020 | $156,910 | $139,790 | 22 | $142,019 | $547,197 | $186,653 |
| 2022 | $3,398,658 | $58,769 | $264,951 | $237,480 | 24 | $239,677 | $39,495 | $199,692 |
| 2021 | $3,604,840 | $344,379 | $281,137 | $260,810 | 26 | $264,269 | $417,396 | $240,672 |
| 2020 | $3,566,598 | $219,129 | $255,675 | $234,210 | 23 | — | $170,901 | $201,352 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Darrell & Susan Ross reported a distributable amount of $217K for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island describes its mission as supporting a connected, strong, and inclusive Jewish community through philanthropy, volunteering, and social, cultural, and educational opportunities. Morselife Foundation says it supports tax-exempt organizations that enhance senior living in the spirit of Jewish tradition. Friends of the Israel Defense Forces says it supports the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors.
Other 2024 recipients describe work in education, the arts, and community assistance. The Gordon School describes itself as an independent school serving nursery through eighth grade and fostering learning and positive societal impact. The Norton Museum of Art says it offers visitors encounters with art through its programs and collections. Palm Beach Country Club Foundation says it provides financial assistance to individuals and Palm Beach County charities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $181,300. Grant amounts ranged from $195 to $53,000, with a median of $4,500. The largest awards included $53,000 to Jewish Federation of Palm Beach, $36,000 to Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, $20,000 to Morselife Foundation, $13,600 to Palm Beach Orthodox Synagogue, and $12,000 to Palm Beach United Way. These grants were reported as operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Darrell S. Ross and Susan S. Ross as trustees.
The Darrell & Susan Ross's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Darrell S. Ross
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan S. Ross
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Darrell & Susan Ross
How much does The Darrell & Susan Ross give each year?
The Darrell & Susan Ross gave $181K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $140K across 22 grants.
What is The Darrell & Susan Ross's typical grant size?
The Darrell & Susan Ross's median grant in 2024 was $4,500, and its average grant was $10,072, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Darrell & Susan Ross that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Darrell & Susan Ross give grants?
The Darrell & Susan Ross gives mostly in Florida: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Rhode Island (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Beach, FL (4 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants), Providence, RI (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Darrell & Susan Ross give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Darrell & Susan Ross's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Darrell & Susan Ross's largest grantees?
The Darrell & Susan Ross's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of Palm Beach ($53,000), Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island ($36,000) and Morselife Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Darrell & Susan Ross?
The Darrell & Susan Ross reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $183K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $217K (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 The Darrell & Susan Ross fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Darrell & Susan Ross?
The filing says 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 The Darrell & Susan Ross's EIN?
The Darrell & Susan Ross's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-6125455. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Darrell & Susan Ross funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-darrell-and-susan-ross-morg_cf2373ebcd144298900c4f37eb6cdd9b
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