The Mike Ross Family Foundation Inc
The Mike Ross Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation located in Coalton, West Virginia. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio, with the largest shares of grant dollars going to recipients in West Virginia and Kentucky.
The Mike Ross Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Mike Ross Family Foundation Inc gave $93K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $93,200
- +87.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +77.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,825
- +5.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $3,421,098
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Mike Ross Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 219, Coalton, WV 26257
Phone: (304) 472-4289
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mike Ross Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cabell Huntington Hospital Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in West Virginia, 21% to recipients in Kentucky, and 1% to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Mike Ross Family Foundation Inc gives
- 13% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 211% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 59% 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 (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 $30K (2021) to $93K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $93K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cabell Huntington Hospital Foundation Huntington, WV | For Operational Support | $25,000 |
| Sacred Heart Schools Campaign Louisville, KY | For Operational Support | $20,000 |
| Fairmont State University Foundation Fairmont, WV | For Operational Support | $20,000 |
| St Joseph's Hospital Foundation Buckhannon, WV | For Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Davis Health System Foundation Elkins, WV | For Operational Support | $10,000 |
| The Marshall University Foundation - June Harless Center Huntington, WV | For Operational Support | $2,000 |
| Emma Scott Garden Club Inc Elkins, WV | For Operational Support | $1,000 |
| Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Endowment Sunbury, OH | For Operational Support | $1,000 |
| Pickens School Pickens, WV | For Operational Support | $1,000 |
| Catholic Sharing Appeal Wheeling, WV | For Operational Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $3,421,098 | $335,651 | $226,670 | $93,200 | 16 | $93,200 | $433,326 | $157,543 |
| 2023 | $3,314,060 | $811,845 | $265,295 | $49,700 | 9 | $49,700 | $728,572 | $130,460 |
| 2022 | $2,847,779 | $1,700,655 | $315,204 | $56,600 | 6 | $61,507 | $1,369,516 | $62,739 |
| 2021 | $1,459,483 | $374,751 | $143,655 | $30,000 | 2 | $32,125 | $285,342 | $50,266 |
| 2020 | $1,226,952 | $63,470 | $82,207 | $61,000 | 5 | — | $110,335 | $49,907 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mike Ross Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $158K for 2024 — 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 gave $93,200 through 16 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $25,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest listed grants were $25,000 to Cabell Huntington Hospital Foundation, $20,000 each to Sacred Heart Schools Campaign and Fairmont State University Foundation, and $10,000 each to St Joseph’s Hospital Foundation and Davis Health System Foundation. Each grant was designated for operational support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mike Ross, James V Ross, Donald B Nestor, Francis A Ross, and William Victor Ross as directors.
The Mike Ross Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald B. Nestor
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Francis A. Ross
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James V. Ross
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Ross
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Victor Ross
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Mike Ross Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Mike Ross Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Mike Ross Family Foundation Inc gave $93K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 9 grants.
What is The Mike Ross Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Mike Ross Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,825, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mike Ross Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Mike Ross Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in West Virginia: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Huntington, WV (2 grants), Elkins, WV (2 grants) and Buckhannon, WV (2 grants).
Does The Mike Ross Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Mike Ross Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Mike Ross Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Mike Ross Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Cabell Huntington Hospital Foundation ($25,000), Sacred Heart Schools Campaign ($20,000) and Fairmont State University Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mike Ross Family Foundation Inc?
The Mike Ross Family Foundation Inc reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $93K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $158K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from The Mike Ross Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mike Ross Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Mike Ross Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2045818. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Mike Ross Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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