The Diana Ross Charitable Foundation
The Diana Ross Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $229K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
The Diana Ross Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Diana Ross Charitable Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,000
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $228,809
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Diana Ross Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Howard University ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Diana Ross Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 67% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $50K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Howard University Washington, DC | Public Charity | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $228,809 | $27,939 | $5,120 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 |
| 2023 | $205,990 | $53,818 | $195 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $152,367 | $26,027 | $41,760 | $41,700 | 2 | $41,700 |
| 2021 | $168,100 | — | $15,000 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 |
| 2020 | $183,100 | $63,064 | $50,195 | $50,000 | 1 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Diana Ross Charitable Foundation is led by Diana Ross, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diana Ross
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 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 Diana Ross Charitable Foundation
How much does The Diana Ross Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Diana Ross Charitable Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Diana Ross Charitable Foundation?
The Diana Ross Charitable Foundation reported $229K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $28K.
Where does The Diana Ross Charitable Foundation operate?
The Diana Ross Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Michigan.
What is The Diana Ross Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Diana Ross Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4794889. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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