Private foundation · EIN 45-2045818 · Coalton, West Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mike Ross Family Foundation Inc

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: 16 grants paid, $93K total, median $1,000. 88% of grants stayed in West Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$93K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in WV
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cabell Huntington Hospital FoundationHuntington, WVFor operational support$25K
Sacred Heart Schools CampaignLouisville, KYFor operational support$20K
Fairmont State University FoundationFairmont, WVFor operational support$20K
St Joseph's Hospital FoundationBuckhannon, WVFor operational support$10K
Davis Health System FoundationElkins, WVFor operational support$10K
The Marshall University Foundation - June Harless CenterHuntington, WVFor operational support$2,000
Emma Scott Garden Club IncElkins, WVFor operational support$1,000
Norma Mae Huggins Cancer EndowmentSunbury, OHFor operational support$1,000
Pickens SchoolPickens, WVFor operational support$1,000
Catholic Sharing AppealWheeling, WVFor operational support$1,000
Boone County Chapter of Wvu Alumni AssociationMadison, WVFor operational support$500
Mon Health Medical Center FoundationMorgantown, WVFor operational support$500
Upshur County Senior CenterBuckhannon, WVFor operational support$500
Wv Black Heritage Festival IncClarksburg, WVFor operational support$500
Valley Head Public LibraryValley Head, WVFor operational support$100
Belington Elementary SchoolBelington, WVFor operational support$100

By state: West Virginia 14 · Kentucky 1 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Mike Ross Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Coalton, West Virginia, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 Mike Ross Family Foundation Inc 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 Mike Ross Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $93K across 16 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Mike Ross Family Foundation Inc give?

West Virginia (14 grants), Kentucky (1 grants), Ohio (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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