William and Mary Ross Foundation
The William and Mary Ross Foundation is a private foundation based in Tucson, Arizona. In 2024, it reported 15 grants totaling $775,220, with listed recipients including schools, charitable organizations, and foundations.
William and Mary Ross Foundation at a glance
In short: William and Mary Ross Foundation gave $775K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $52K), mostly in Arizona. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $775,220
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $51,681
- +30.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $11,138,830
- +1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (5 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to William and Mary Ross Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4729 E Sunrise Dr Pmb 501, Tucson, AZ 85718-4535
Phone: (520) 529-4850
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William and Mary Ross Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Calvary Chapel Christian Schools ($250K). Together the top 10 received $701K.
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 119 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were reported as distributed among recipients in Arizona (83%), California (14%), and South Carolina (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William and Mary Ross Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 15 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $35K; repeat grants $60K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 130% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $757K (2020) to $1.4M (2021). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $775K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Calvary Chapel Christian Schools Tucson, AZ | Program Support | $250,000 |
| St John Xxii Catholic School Community Scottsdale, AZ | Program Support | $116,000 |
| Magnolia Project Imperial Beach, CA | Program Support | $80,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation Tucson, AZ | Program Support | $80,000 |
| Assistance League of Tucson Tucson, AZ | Program Support | $35,420 |
| Tucson Festival of Books Tucson, AZ | Program Support | $35,000 |
| St John South Catholic North Charleston, SC | Program Support | $30,000 |
| Coronado Hospital Foundation Coronado, CA | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Humane Society of Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Salpointe Catholic Education Foundation Tucson, AZ | Program Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $11,138,830 | $1,419,470 | $1,286,075 | $775,220 | 15 | $877,273 | $1,013,329 | $675,498 |
| 2023 | $10,998,303 | $1,056,889 | $1,259,221 | $789,536 | 20 | $892,895 | $690,563 | $611,561 |
| 2022 | $11,205,155 | $252,422 | $1,262,277 | $777,727 | 26 | $872,738 | — | $650,586 |
| 2021 | $12,203,724 | $1,782,328 | $1,853,058 | $1,359,600 | 37 | $1,439,277 | $1,366,469 | $742,933 |
| 2020 | $12,314,036 | $-541,782 | $1,224,038 | $756,995 | 21 | — | — | $657,479 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William and Mary Ross Foundation reported a distributable amount of $675K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, community service, literature, youth and special-needs athletics, animal welfare, and health.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. The University of Arizona Foundation says it supports and enhances the university’s mission through the development and management of private support. The Tucson Festival of Books describes itself as a free, family-friendly celebration of literature that engages the community. The Tucson Conquistadores Foundation says it provides funds and leadership to organizations supporting youth and special-needs athletes in Southern Arizona. The Humane Society of Southern Arizona says it compassionately serves pets and the people who love them.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $775,220. Grant amounts ranged from $3,800 to $250,000, with a median of $25,000. Among the largest grants were $250,000 to Calvary Chapel Christian Schools, $116,000 to St John XXII Catholic School Community, $80,000 each to Magnolia Project and University of Arizona Foundation, and $35,420 to Assistance League of Tucson. The listed grants were for program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jane Garigan as President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary, and Jim Click Jr as a board member.
William and Mary Ross Foundation is led by Jane Garigan, President, Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jane Garigan
President, Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$127K (2020) → $132K (2024)
Jim Click Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kaitlin Gretkierewicz (2020–2022) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $132K, to Jane Garigan (President/VP/Treas/Sec).
Frequently asked questions about William and Mary Ross Foundation
How much does William and Mary Ross Foundation give each year?
William and Mary Ross Foundation gave $775K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $790K across 20 grants.
What is William and Mary Ross Foundation's typical grant size?
William and Mary Ross Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $51,681, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William and Mary Ross Foundation that year got $35K on average.
Where does William and Mary Ross Foundation give grants?
William and Mary Ross Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (11 grants).
Does William and Mary Ross Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on William and Mary Ross Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (15 grants).
Who are William and Mary Ross Foundation's largest grantees?
William and Mary Ross Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Calvary Chapel Christian Schools ($250,000), St John Xxii Catholic School Community ($116,000) and Magnolia Project ($80,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William and Mary Ross Foundation?
William and Mary Ross Foundation reported $11.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $877K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $675K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William and Mary Ross Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, community service, literature, youth and special-needs athletics, animal welfare, and health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William and Mary Ross Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 William and Mary Ross Foundation's EIN?
William and Mary Ross Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0891827. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does William and Mary Ross Foundation 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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