The Irene Herbert Ross and Harper Grant
The Irene Herbert Ross and Harper Grant is a private foundation based in Wall Township, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return and says the board approved a dissolution plan; the organization finalized its dissolution in July 2025. The filing states that the foundation is winding up its affairs and no longer provides grants.
The Irene Herbert Ross and Harper Grant at a glance
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $13,285
- -99.1% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $21,015
- -98.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Irene Herbert Ross and Harper Grant
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation is winding up its affairs and no longer provides grants. It lists no application materials or award restrictions beyond that statement.
- Contact
Application contact: Ross Foundation
Mailing address: 2052 State Highway 35 Ste 103, Wall Township, NJ 07719
Phone: (732) 462-1990
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Irene Herbert Ross and Harper Grant funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 56 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Irene Herbert Ross and Harper Grant gives
- Giving grew 1661% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2025 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2022) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Education | $1,426,295 |
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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 | — | — | $21,015 | — | — | $13,285 | — | $227 |
| 2024 | $21,015 | $502,532 | $1,456,931 | $1,426,295 | 1 | $1,449,028 | $494,629 | $58,278 |
| 2023 | $975,414 | $42,375 | $113,445 | $85,000 | 17 | $105,436 | $34,390 | $63,165 |
| 2022 | $1,046,484 | $-5,904 | $108,223 | $77,000 | 18 | $97,573 | $15,898 | $67,059 |
| 2021 | $1,160,611 | $102,347 | $116,745 | $81,000 | 20 | $107,443 | $93,045 | $75,075 |
| 2020 | $1,174,393 | $-51,179 | $115,112 | $81,000 | 21 | — | $11,801 | $68,529 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Irene Herbert Ross and Harper Grant reported a distributable amount of $227 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported one grant totaling $1,426,295, distributed to Yale University. In 2023, it reported 17 grants totaling $85,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael K Rutter, Esq., Mark S Stevens, Esq., and John Webster as directors.
The Irene Herbert Ross and Harper Grant's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Webster
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark S. Stevens Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael K. Rutter Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Irene Herbert Ross and Harper Grant
How do I apply for a grant from The Irene Herbert Ross and Harper Grant?
The filing says the foundation is winding up its affairs and no longer provides grants. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Irene Herbert Ross and Harper Grant required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Irene Herbert Ross and Harper Grant reported a distributable amount of $227 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Irene Herbert Ross and Harper Grant's EIN?
The Irene Herbert Ross and Harper Grant's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6058004. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020–2025
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