The Ross Family Foundation
The Ross Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, established in 1954 and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation operates as a family foundation with no employees, focusing its philanthropic efforts on education, human services, and community support primarily across Pennsylvania, New York, and the District of Columbia.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.1M
-0.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$212K
-10.2% YoY
Grant Count
103
-11.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+1.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- General purposes grants to nonprofits and community organizations
- Education — including support for law schools and graduate schools of education
- Human Services
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
- Specialized initiatives including nutrition/food security and disaster relief
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$100–$35,000
Average Grant
amount varies by program
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Pennsylvania
- New York
- District of Columbia
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $3,105,983
- Total Revenues: $231,148
- Total Expenses: $249,766
- Total Liabilities: $4,500
- Total Giving: $212,183
- Giving Rate: 7.8%
Historical Context (2023):
- Total Assets: $3,124,101
- Total Giving: $246,700
- Total Expenses: $275,982
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,105,983 | $3,124,101 | $3,234,051 |
| Revenue | $231,148 | $163,832 | $380,129 |
| Expenses | $249,766 | $275,982 | $245,724 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $222,608 | $246,700 | $215,339 |
| Net Investment Income | $124,661 | $127,698 | $342,943 |
| Distributable Amount | $265,550 | $239,523 | $242,206 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- James A Ross — President (4 hours/week, $11,033 compensation)
- Daniel R Ross — Secretary-Treasurer (2 hours/week, $4,869 compensation)
- Holly R Ross — Assistant Secretary-Treasurer (0.5 hours/week)
- Eric D Ross — Director (0.1 hours/week)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James A Ross | President | 4 | $11,609 |
| Daniel R Ross | Secy-Treasurer | 2 | $4,621 |
| Holly R Ross | Asst.Sec-Treas. | 0.5 | — |
| Eric D Ross | Director | 0.1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 1 Summit Street, Philadelphia, PA 19118-2832
- Phone: 215-247-3550
- EIN: 24-6017499
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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