The Stan and Marilyn Ross Family Foundation Inc
The charity makes grants to charitable and educational 501(c)(3) organizations for charitable and educational purposes with an emphasis to fund scholarships and other programs to assist students form marginalized communities.
The Stan and Marilyn Ross Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Stan and Marilyn Ross Family Foundation Inc reported $298 in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $298 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- Total assets
- $59,290
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $526
- +107.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who The Stan and Marilyn Ross Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $298 (2025) to $100K (2021). In 2025 it reported $298 in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chai Lifeline Inc New York, NY | Offer emotional and recreational support to children and families impacted by serious illness. | $33,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $59,290 | — | $526 | $298 | Total only |
| 2024 | $59,588 | — | $253 | — | — |
| 2023 | $59,841 | — | $259 | — | — |
| 2022 | $59,841 | $298 | $76,337 | $33,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $124,547 | $200,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | 1 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Stan and Marilyn Ross Family Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Stan and Marilyn Ross Family Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $59K in total assets. In 2025, it reported $298 in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Stan and Marilyn Ross Family Foundation Inc is led by Alison Wolf, Co-Chairperson & Board M since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alison Wolf
Co-Chairperson & Board M
Secretary & Board Member → Co-Chairperson & Board Member, 2022
Co-Chairperson & Board Member → Co-Chairperson & Board M, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ellen Cool
Co-Chairperson & Board M
Board Member → Co-Chairperson & Board Member, 2022
Co-Chairperson & Board Member → Co-Chairperson & Board M, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michelle Pfeffer
Co-Chairperson & Secretary
Board Member → Co-Chairperson & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Daniel Pfeffer
CFO & Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marilyn Ross (2021) — President & Chairperson
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Stan and Marilyn Ross Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Stan and Marilyn Ross Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Stan and Marilyn Ross Family Foundation Inc reported $298 in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants.
How large is The Stan and Marilyn Ross Family Foundation Inc?
The Stan and Marilyn Ross Family Foundation Inc reported $59K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is The Stan and Marilyn Ross Family Foundation Inc?
The Stan and Marilyn Ross Family Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $59K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Stan and Marilyn Ross Family Foundation Inc operate?
The Stan and Marilyn Ross Family Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Stan and Marilyn Ross Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Stan and Marilyn Ross Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3651186. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 30, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
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