The Marshal Verne Ross Foundation
The Marshal Verne Ross Foundation is a private foundation based in Bryan, Texas. Its 2025 filing states that its only purpose is making grants to tax-exempt organizations and that it conducts no direct charitable activity.
The Marshal Verne Ross Foundation at a glance
In short: The Marshal Verne Ross Foundation gave $556K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), mostly in Texas. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $556,000
- +31.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,889
- +31.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,250
- Total assets
- $5,073,212
- +3.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% 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 The Marshal Verne Ross Foundation
- How to Apply
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Send the requested letter and supporting documents to the foundation. The filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists June 30 of the year for which the request is made. The June 30, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The filing lists June 30 of the year for which the request is made.
- Contact
Application contact: The Marshal Verne Ross Foundation
Mailing address: 2200 Quail Hollow Drive, Bryan, TX 77802
Phone: (979) 776-1922
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Marshal Verne Ross Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Baylor Scott White Central TX Fdn ($150K). Together the top 10 received $416K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($105,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 85 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 1% to Kansas, and 1% to Hawaii. The filing’s stated award restriction is for tax-exempt organizations located in the continental United States.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Marshal Verne Ross Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 16 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $16K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $309K (2019) to $556K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $556K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott White Central TX Fdn Temple, TX | General Operating Needs | $150,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $105,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Bryan, TX | Support for Club Programs | $75,000 |
| St Joseph Foundation Bryan, TX | Student Scholarships | $35,000 |
| Salvation Army Bryan, TX | Pathway to Hope Prog. | $35,000 |
| Midland Memorial Foundation Midland, TX | Hospital Equipment | $30,000 |
| Texas Tech University Women's Cente Lubbock, TX | School Funds | $30,000 |
| Texas Am School of Vet Medicine College Station, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| SOS Ministries Bryan, TX | Kids Camp/Women's Retreat | $15,500 |
| Midland College Foundation Midland, TX | Nursing Scholarships | $10,000 |
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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 | $5,073,212 | $871,610 | $728,432 | $556,000 | 18 | $562,580 | $481,699 | $559,662 |
| 2024 | $4,907,922 | $991,651 | $592,829 | $422,500 | 18 | $429,073 | $565,203 | $507,836 |
| 2023 | $4,472,927 | $507,660 | $580,446 | $426,100 | 17 | $432,839 | $109,939 | $427,252 |
| 2022 | $4,505,876 | $732,500 | $571,167 | $407,000 | 16 | $412,834 | $340,742 | $408,057 |
| 2021 | $4,299,273 | $604,118 | $482,184 | $338,000 | 16 | $343,555 | $465,489 | $411,860 |
| 2020 | $4,140,701 | $540,211 | $429,689 | $312,500 | 14 | — | $427,487 | $332,699 |
| 2019 | $4,007,716 | $457,767 | $435,066 | $308,500 | 16 | — | $332,410 | $318,556 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marshal Verne Ross Foundation reported a distributable amount of $560K 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
The foundation does not state a separate mission in the provided information. Its grants included support for health care, education, youth programs, social services, and other activities, as reflected in grantee names and stated grant purposes.
Examples of grantees’ own missions include SOS Ministries Inc., which says it supports the ministry of SOS Uganda through accountability and the development and sustaining of ministry partners. Midland College Foundation says it supports the educational goals of Midland College and its students. Hospice Brazos Valley says it cares for individuals touched by life-limiting illness, grief, and loss, without regard to ability to pay. Reflection Ministries of Texas says it works to establish assessment, housing, and after-care programs for sex-trafficking victims.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $556,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $150,000, with a median grant of $15,250. Among the largest awards were $150,000 to Baylor Scott White Central TX Fdn for general operating needs; $90,000 to Texas Tech University HSC for scholarships for nursing, health-professions, physician-assistant, and third-year medical students; and $75,000 to Boys and Girls Club for club programs. Other awards included $35,000 to St Joseph Foundation for student scholarships and $35,000 to the Salvation Army for its Pathway to Hope program.
The 2025 filing says requests should be made by letter detailing the request and its intended purpose. Applicants should include their latest report filed with the Internal Revenue Service and documents showing 501(c)(3) or other tax-exempt status. The filing limits awards to 501(c)(3) or other tax-exempt organizations located in the continental United States.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mary Frances Ross as president, Margaret Purvis as vice president, Marsha Frances Ross Shaer and Amanda Lee Ross Versari as directors, and Woody Thompson as treasurer.
The Marshal Verne Ross Foundation is led by Mary Frances Ross, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Frances Ross
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Lee Ross Versari
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$3K (2022) → $5K (2025)
Marsha Frances Ross Shaer
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Purvis
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Woody Thompson
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Amanda Lee Ross Versari (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Marshal Verne Ross Foundation
How much does The Marshal Verne Ross Foundation give each year?
The Marshal Verne Ross Foundation gave $556K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $423K across 18 grants.
What is The Marshal Verne Ross Foundation's typical grant size?
The Marshal Verne Ross Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,250, and its average grant was $30,889, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Marshal Verne Ross Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does The Marshal Verne Ross Foundation give grants?
The Marshal Verne Ross Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bryan, TX (5 grants), Midland, TX (4 grants) and College Station, TX (2 grants).
Does The Marshal Verne Ross Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of The Marshal Verne Ross Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Marshal Verne Ross Foundation's largest grantees?
The Marshal Verne Ross Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Baylor Scott White Central TX Fdn ($150,000), Boys and Girls Club ($75,000) and St Joseph Foundation ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($105,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Marshal Verne Ross Foundation?
The Marshal Verne Ross Foundation reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $563K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $560K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Marshal Verne Ross Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a separate mission in the provided information. Its grants included support for health care, education, youth programs, social services, and other activities, as reflected in grantee names and stated grant purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Marshal Verne Ross Foundation?
Send the requested letter and supporting documents to the foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Marshal Verne Ross Foundation's EIN?
The Marshal Verne Ross Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2864663. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 27, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
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