The Michael and Virginia Ross Foundation
The Michael and Virginia Ross Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $78K.
The Michael and Virginia Ross Foundation at a glance
In short: The Michael and Virginia Ross Foundation gave $80K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $80,000
- -7.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,429
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $1,688,613
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Michael and Virginia Ross Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lafayette-Orinda Presby Church ($36K). Together the top 7 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Michael and Virginia Ross Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2023) to $96K (2020). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette-Orinda Presby Church Lafayette, CA | charitable | $36,000 |
| Children of Faith Walnut Creek, CA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| FotoKids | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Univ of Va Law Foundation Charlottesville, VA | charitable | $6,000 |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul Maryland Heights, MO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| New Literary Project Oakland, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Maia Denver, CO | Charitable | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,688,613 | $78,190 | $84,436 | $80,000 | 7 | $80,000 | $78,191 | $81,446 |
| 2024 | $1,633,613 | $71,138 | $91,628 | $86,000 | 8 | $86,000 | $71,157 | $81,929 |
| 2023 | $1,661,860 | $90,461 | $79,787 | $75,000 | 8 | $75,000 | $90,461 | $80,077 |
| 2022 | $1,626,714 | $-697 | $97,577 | $93,000 | 9 | $93,000 | $79,186 | $85,186 |
| 2021 | $1,924,536 | $62,572 | $87,716 | $83,000 | 8 | $83,000 | $69,191 | $93,296 |
| 2020 | $1,790,253 | $20,754 | $101,821 | $96,000 | 8 | — | $78,127 | $86,913 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Michael and Virginia Ross Foundation reported a distributable amount of $81K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Michael and Virginia Ross Foundation is led by Michael C. Ross, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael C. Ross
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virginia L. Ross
CFO
On filings since 2020
10 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 Michael and Virginia Ross Foundation
How much does The Michael and Virginia Ross Foundation give each year?
The Michael and Virginia Ross Foundation gave $80K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $86K across 8 grants.
What is The Michael and Virginia Ross Foundation's typical grant size?
The Michael and Virginia Ross Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $11,429, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Michael and Virginia Ross Foundation give grants?
The Michael and Virginia Ross Foundation gives mostly in California: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (8%) and Missouri (6%).
Does The Michael and Virginia Ross Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Michael and Virginia Ross Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (7 grants).
Who are The Michael and Virginia Ross Foundation's largest grantees?
The Michael and Virginia Ross Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lafayette-Orinda Presby Church ($36,000), Children of Faith ($15,000) and FotoKids ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Michael and Virginia Ross Foundation?
The Michael and Virginia Ross Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $80K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $81K (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 is The Michael and Virginia Ross Foundation?
The Michael and Virginia Ross Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Michael and Virginia Ross Foundation's EIN?
The Michael and Virginia Ross Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0437209. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Michael and Virginia Ross Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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