How to apply
The application process consists of two steps. The first step is the preparation of a pre-proposal form, which can be found online at http://rossfoundation.us/pdfs/PreProposal_Info.pdf Contact: Mary Elizabeth Eldridge the Ross Fo, Po Box 335, Arkadelphia, Ar, 8702469881, meeldridge@rossfoundation.us Deadlines: Submission deadlines are posted online at http://rossfoundation.us/application_procedure.html Restrictions: The major focus of the Foundation's philanthropic program has historically been restricted to projects that are located in the Clark County, Arkansas area. Applicant organizations must demonstrate tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) or public charity status under Sections 509(a)(1) or (2) of the Internal Revenue Code. Funding is not provided for political lobbying, political advocacy or legislative activities, or grants to individuals. Funding is generally not provided for operating expenses of established agencies, grants to foreign organizations, grants for foreign expenditure or debt…
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
27 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkadelphia Promise FoundationArkadelphia, AR | Scholarship Fund 2024 | $352K |
| Arkansas Game & Fish FoundationLittle Rock, AR | Conservation Work (Big Timber WMA and (JMWMA Funds), Support work in the West Gulf Coastal Plain. | $153K |
| Arkansas Forestry Assoc Education FoundationLittle Rock, AR | Unrestricted Grant | $47K |
| The Nature ConservancyLittle Rock, AR | Unrestricted Grant | $47K |
| City of ArkadelphiaArkadelphia, AR | Arkadelphia Festival of the Arts and License Plate Readers | $34K |
| Ouachita Baptist UniversityArkadelphia, AR | Purchase Trees to Beautify Campus | $29K |
| Arkansas Foodbank NetworkLittle Rock, AR | Food Credits for Pantries in Clark County | $15K |
| Dawson Education CooperativeArkadelphia, AR | Mini Grant Program - 2024 - 2025 | $15K |
| Arkadelphia Public SchoolsArkadelphia, AR | CONE Foundation | $10K |
| Ouachita Baptist UniversityArkadelphia, AR | Evaluation of Breeding Birds at Big Timber WMA | $10K |
| Arkadelphia Public SchoolsArkadelphia, AR | FBLA Students attend National Conference | $5,000 |
| The Call of Clark CountyArkadelphia, AR | Project - Bring The CALL Home (Office) | $5,000 |
| University of Arkansas Foundation IncFayetteville, AR | ASMSA Talent Identification Pogram (ASMSA-TIP) | $5,000 |
| Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Family ServicesLittle Rock, AR | What's Next? Workforce Education at Vera Lloyd | $5,000 |
| CASA of Clark and Pike CountiesArkadelphia, AR | Strengethening Families | $4,200 |
| Hot Springs Documentary Film InstituteHot Springs, AR | HSDFF Educational Outreach Programs | $3,000 |
| Arkansas Hunters Feeding the HungryLittle Rock, AR | Snack Stick Program for Area Schools | $2,500 |
| Baptist Health FoundationLittle Rock, AR | General support | $1,000 |
| Group Living IncArkadelphia, AR | General support | $1,000 |
| Lions of Arkansas FoundationHazen, AR | General support | $1,000 |
| Percy & Donna Malone Child Safety CenterArkadelphia, AR | General support | $1,000 |
| Soldiers of Service of Clark CountyGurdon, AR | SOS Walkathon to benefit American Cancer Society | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Environmental Education AssociationGreenland, AR | Statewide Environmental & Outdoor Education, Conference | $500 |
| Clark County 4-H FoundationArkadelphia, AR | Support for the Clark County 4-H Program | $500 |
| Curtis Rural Fire DepartmentCurtis, AR | Unrestricted Grant | $500 |
| Little League Baseball IncArkadelphia, AR | General support | $500 |
| Nica Hot Springs ThoroughbredsHot Springs, AR | Mountain Bike Education Program & Outdoor Stewardship | $500 |
About this foundation
Ross Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, tax-exempt since 1967. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Ross Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. The application process consists of two steps. The first step is the preparation of a pre-proposal form, which can be found online at http://rossfoundation.us/pdfs/PreProposal_Info.pdf Deadlines: Submission deadlines are posted online at http://rossfoundation.us/application_procedure.html.
How much does Ross Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $748K across 27 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Ross Foundation give?
Arkansas (27 grants), per its latest filing.
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