The Ross Charitable Foundation
The Ross Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its 2024 filing reports 10 grants totaling $74,500, all to recipients in Oklahoma, including schools, educational organizations, a church, and other organizations.
The Ross Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ross Charitable Foundation gave $75K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $74,500
- +112.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +233.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,450
- -36.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $1,239,263
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% 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 Ross Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It accepts applications in writing, in any form. Applications must briefly describe the organization and the program needing funding and include evidence of charitable, exempt status. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: The Ross Charitable Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 690960, Tulsa, OK 74169-0960
Phone: (918) 234-7675
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ross Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bishop Kelley ($20K). Together the top 10 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Oklahoma. The listed recipients were in Tulsa, Stillwater, Catoosa, Goodwell, Stroud, Choctaw, Miami, and Okmulgee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ross Charitable Foundation gives
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 314% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 127% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $18K (2021) to $75K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Kelley Tulsa, OK | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Tulsa Tough Inc Tulsa, OK | General Fund | $20,000 |
| OSU Stillwater, OK | General Fund | $10,000 |
| The Rock House Church Catoosa, OK | General Fund | $7,500 |
| Panhandle State Foundation Goodwell, OK | General Fund | $4,000 |
| Stroud Public Schools Stroud, OK | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District Choctaw, OK | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Neo A&M Miami, OK | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army South Tulsa, OK | General Fund | $2,500 |
| OSU It Okmulgee, OK | General Fund | $2,000 |
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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 | $1,239,263 | $14,048 | $82,137 | $74,500 | 10 | $74,500 | $18,790 | $58,696 |
| 2023 | $1,194,843 | $1,819 | $43,288 | $35,000 | 3 | $35,000 | $25,536 | $55,707 |
| 2022 | $1,120,715 | $21,395 | $84,072 | $44,000 | 5 | $44,000 | $21,395 | $61,945 |
| 2021 | $1,406,891 | $23,873 | $23,003 | $18,000 | 2 | $18,000 | $23,873 | $65,126 |
| 2020 | $1,251,310 | $16,381 | $56,561 | $49,500 | 6 | — | $19,239 | $61,352 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ross Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $59K for 2024 — 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’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for educational institutions and school districts, Tulsa Tough Inc, The Rock House Church, and the Salvation Army South. Tulsa Tough Inc describes its mission as fostering national amateur sport competition for the public interest, elevating Tulsa’s profile, and promoting active lifestyles through activities such as cycling. Panhandle State Foundation describes its mission as providing educational experiences that enrich students’ personal lives and prepare them for roles in agriculture, business, education, government, and industry.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $74,500. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $3,500. The largest grants were $20,000 each to Bishop Kelley and Tulsa Tough Inc; $10,000 to OSU; and $7,500 to The Rock House Church. Other recipients included Panhandle State Foundation ($4,000), Stroud Public Schools ($3,000), Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District ($3,000), NEO A&M ($2,500), Salvation Army South ($2,500), and OSU IT ($2,000). The listed grant purposes were “general fund.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Warren E Ross as secretary and Teresa A Ross as treasurer.
The Ross Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Teresa A. Ross
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Warren E. Ross
Secretary
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 Ross Charitable Foundation
How much does The Ross Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Ross Charitable Foundation gave $75K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 3 grants.
What is The Ross Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ross Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $7,450, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ross Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Ross Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (3 grants).
Does The Ross Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ross Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ross Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ross Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bishop Kelley ($20,000), Tulsa Tough Inc ($20,000) and OSU ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ross Charitable Foundation?
The Ross Charitable Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ross Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for educational institutions and school districts, Tulsa Tough Inc, The Rock House Church, and the Salvation Army South. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ross Charitable Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ross Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Ross Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5309346. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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