Private foundation · EIN 20-6567754 · Wichita, Kansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ross Charitable Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $320K total, median $7,500. 75% of grants stayed in Kansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$320K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in KS
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.8M

Grants paid in 2024

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wichita Grand OperaWichita, KSSponsorship$125K
Holy Cross Lutheran ChurchWichita, KSGeneral operations$122K
Lutheran Hour MinistriesSt Louis, MOGeneral operations$50K
Kansans for LifeWichita, KSGeneral operations$10K
Concordia UniversitySeward, NEGeneral mission$5,000
Friends UniversityWichita, KSSinging quakers 100th anniversary fund$3,000
Fairmont MinistriesWichita, KSGeneral operations$2,500
Wichita Chamber ChoraleWichita, KSGeneral operations$2,500

By state: Kansas 6 · Missouri 1 · Nebraska 1

About this foundation

Ross Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Wichita, Kansas, administered in care of Dennis L Ross M D, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Ross Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ross Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $320K across 8 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Ross Charitable Tr give?

Kansas (6 grants), Missouri (1 grants), Nebraska (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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