Private foundation · EIN 61-6600794 · Cincinnati, Ohio · Education

Ross Charitable Tr 480009767310

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: 14 grants paid, $154K total, median $12K. 64% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$154K
Median grant
$12K
Stays in OH
64%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Freestore Foodbank IncCincinnati, OHAnnual fund$34K
St Andrews Episcopal ChurchFort Thomas, KYAnnual fund$25K
Alice Lloyd CollegePippa Passes, KYAnnual fund$16K
Taft Museum of ArtCincinnati, OHAnnual fund$14K
Cincinnati Art MuseumCincinnati, OHAnnual fund$14K
City Gospel MissionCincinnati, OHAnnual fund$13K
Fairhaven Rescue MissionCovington, KYAnnual fund$13K
Cincinnati Museum CenterCincinnati, OHAnnual fund$11K
Church of the NativityMaysville, KYAnnual fund$5,000
Mary Magdalene FoundationCincinnati, OHAnnual fund$2,500
Cincinnati Symphony OrchestraCincinnati, OHAnnual fund$2,000
Our Daily BreadCincinnati, OHAnnual fund$2,000
Crayons to Computers IncCincinnati, OHAnnual fund$2,000
Henry Hosea HouseNewport, KYAnnual fund$2,000

By state: Ohio 9 · Kentucky 5

About this foundation

Ross Charitable Tr 480009767310 is a private grantmaking foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio, administered in care of Fifth Third Bank Ttee, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 480009767310 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 Ross Charitable Tr 480009767310 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $154K across 14 grants, a median of $12K.

Where does Ross Charitable Tr 480009767310 give?

Ohio (9 grants), Kentucky (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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