The Ross Foundation Inc
The Ross Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2006 and based in Parkersburg, West Virginia. The foundation works to build a strong and healthy local community by supporting nonprofit organizations that create lasting impact in the Mid-Ohio Valley Region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$38.1M
-1.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.4M
-32.6% YoY
Grant Count
22
+10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$244K
-38.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to support nonprofit organizations addressing issues in the following areas:
- Animals
- Arts
- Community Development
- Disabilities
- Education
The foundation recently underwent a strategic planning process and revised its focus areas.
Grantmaking
The Ross Foundation made 22 grants in 2023. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in West Virginia, Ohio, and North Carolina, with particular emphasis on the Mid-Ohio Valley Region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $38,643,273
- Total Revenue: $4,745,346
- Total Expenses: $8,297,051
- Total Liabilities: $66,700
- Investment Income and Dividends: $702,309
- Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $3,777,560
The foundation has one employee.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $38,140,698 | $38,643,273 | $41,268,643 |
| Revenue | $2,176,897 | $4,745,346 | $4,354,195 |
| Expenses | $5,678,063 | $8,297,051 | $5,775,794 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,632,640 | $8,210,755 | $5,623,454 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,859,229 | $4,663,830 | $4,165,151 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,053,358 | $1,992,587 | $2,221,648 |
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
106 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
The foundation's trustees include Samuel B Ross III, Samuel B Ross II, and Susan S Ross.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAMUEL B ROSS III CHAIRMAN OF THE | BOARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $139,200 |
| SUSAN S ROSS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.75 | — |
| SPENCER B ROSS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.75 | — |
| MELISSA ROSS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.75 | — |
| J PHILIP DELAVAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.75 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 711 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101-4628
Phone: 304-865-5372
Website: www.therossfoundation.org
EIN: 20-4652067
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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