How to apply
See general explanation statement Contact: Ross Stores Foundation, 5130 Hacienda Drive, Dublin, Ca, 9259654400 Deadlines: See general explanation statement Restrictions: See general explanation statement
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 140 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $4.2M; Part I reports $3.7M in contributions paid
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericaAtlanta, GA | Youth program | $1.6M |
| FIRST BookWashington, DC | Youth program | $367K |
| Boys & Girls Club of the PeninsulaMenlo Park, CA | Youth program | $210K |
| American Online Giving Foundation IncClearwater, FL | Matching gifts | $154K |
| Golden State Community FoundationSan Francisco, CA | Youth program | $100K |
| Educational AllianceNew York, NY | Youth program | $60K |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill CountryKerrville, TX | Disaster response | $50K |
| All Peoples Community CenterLos Angeles, CA | Youth program | $30K |
| Arizona Friends of Foster Children FoundationNew York, NY | Youth program | $30K |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone StarHouston, TX | Youth program | $30K |
| Braille Institute of America IncLos Angeles, CA | Youth program | $30K |
| Canine Companions for IndependenceSanta Rosa, CA | Retirement commemoration | $30K |
| CASA Youth ShelterLos Alamitos, CA | Youth program | $30K |
| Children RisingOakland, CA | Youth program | $30K |
| Coalition for Engaged EducationSanta Monica, CA | Youth program | $30K |
| Community Alliance for LearningBerkeley, CA | Youth program | $30K |
| Dev MissionSan Francisco, CA | Youth program | $30K |
| Elevate Tutoring IncMountain View, CA | Youth program | $30K |
| Enlightened Mentor CorporationLos Angeles, CA | Youth program | $30K |
| Exceptional Children's FoundationMoorestown, NJ | Youth program | $30K |
| Foundation for Students Rising AboveSan Francisco, CA | Youth program | $30K |
| Friends of St Stephens Dba YouthsfSan Francisco, CA | Youth program | $30K |
| Girls Incorporated of Alameda CountyOakland, CA | Youth program | $30K |
| Hack the HoodOakland, CA | Youth program | $30K |
| Heart of Los Angeles IncLos Angeles, CA | Youth program | $30K |
| Larkin Street Youth ServicesSan Francisco, CA | Youth program | $30K |
| Learnup CentersSan Francisco, CA | Youth program | $30K |
| Mission BitSan Francisco, CA | Youth program | $30K |
| Network for Teaching EntrepreneurshipNew York, NY | Youth program | $30K |
| New Door VenturesSan Francisco, CA | Youth program | $30K |
| Oakland Career Training Depot CorpOakland, CA | Youth program | $30K |
| Raising a ReaderMilpitas, CA | Youth program | $30K |
| Resource Area for TeachingSan Jose, CA | Youth program | $30K |
| Schools Mentoring and Resource TeamSan Francisco, CA | Youth program | $30K |
| Scientific AdventuresOakland, CA | Youth program | $30K |
| Self-EstemOakland, CA | Youth program | $30K |
| Summer Program for YouthCarlisle, PA | Youth program | $30K |
| The Bell Foundation IncNeedham, MA | Youth program | $30K |
| The Los Angeles United Methodist Urban FoundationLos Angeles, CA | Youth program | $30K |
| Think TogetherSanta Ana, CA | Youth program | $30K |
| UaspireBoston, MA | Youth program | $30K |
| Urban Angels SFSan Francisco, CA | Youth program | $30K |
| Young Eisner ScholarsLennox, CA | Youth program | $30K |
| A Place Called HomeLos Angeles, CA | Youth program | $20K |
| Access Youth AcademySan Diego, CA | Youth program | $20K |
| American National Red CrossWashington, DC | Disaster response | $20K |
| Aspire EducationOakland, CA | Youth program | $20K |
| Baby Buggy Aka Good FoundationNew York, NY | Youth program | $20K |
| Bayview Hunters Point Center for Arts and TechnologySan Francisco, CA | Youth program | $20K |
| Engaging Creative MindsCharleston, SC | Youth program | $20K |
| Five Buckets FoundationSan Francisco, CA | Youth program | $20K |
| Genesys Works - Bay AreaOakland, CA | Youth program | $20K |
| Good Brother Foundation IncMoreno Valley, CA | Youth program | $20K |
| Improve Your Tomorrow IncSacramento, CA | Youth program | $20K |
| Junior Achievement of Northern CaliforniaWalnut Creek, CA | Youth program | $20K |
| Junior Achievement of South Central PaYork, PA | Youth program | $20K |
| Lavender Youth Recreation and Information CenterSan Francisco, CA | Youth program | $20K |
| Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually ImpairedSan Francisco, CA | Youth program | $20K |
| Oakland Leaf FoundationOakland, CA | Youth program | $20K |
| Portland Tennis & EducationPortland, OR | Youth program | $20K |
By state: Georgia 2 · California 55 · District of Columbia 2 · Florida 2 · New York 5 · Texas 11
About this foundation
Ross Stores Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dublin, California, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Ross Stores Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. See general explanation statement Deadlines: See general explanation statement.
How much does Ross Stores Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $4.2M across 140 grants, a median of $8,616.
Where does Ross Stores Foundation give?
Georgia (2 grants), California (55 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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