Private foundation · EIN 27-6594166 · Glens Falls, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Waldo T Ross & Ruth S 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $418K total, median $34K. 100% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$418K
Median grant
$34K
Stays in NY
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Hyde CollectionGlens Falls, NYUnrestricted - general$100K
The Salvation ArmyGlens Falls, NYUnrestricted - general$99K
Chapman Historical Museum Nicole Herwig Exec DirGlens Falls, NYUnrestricted - general$48K
The Charles R Wood Theater C/O Emily Murphy DirectorGlens Falls, NYUnrestricted - general$48K
Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra Attn Jennifer Brink DirGlens Falls, NYUnrestricted - general$42K
Harrisena Community ChurchQueensbury, NYUnrestricted - general$34K
Bay Road Presbyterian ChurchLake George, NYUnrestricted - general$24K
Lake George Opera Festival Assoc C/O Lawrence EdelsonSaratoga Springs, NYUnrestricted - general$8,000
Lakeside Chapel C/O William WetherbeeCleverdale, NYUnrestricted - general$6,250
North Queensbury Firefighter Service CorpCleverdale, NYUnrestricted - general$4,000
Queensbury Emergency Services SquadQueensbury, NYUnrestricted - general$4,000

About this foundation

Waldo T Ross & Ruth S Ross Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Glens Falls, New York, administered in care of Glens Falls National Bank & Trust, tax-exempt since 2010. 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 Waldo T Ross & Ruth S Ross Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Waldo T Ross & Ruth S Ross Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $418K across 11 grants, a median of $34K.

Where does Waldo T Ross & Ruth S Ross Charitable Tr give?

New York (11 grants), per its latest filing.

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