Private foundation · EIN 84-1567569 · Thornton, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The John and Nancy Ross Charitable Support Organization

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: 5 grants paid, $55K total, median $11K. 40% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$55K
Median grant
$11K
Stays in CO
40%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Various Other CharitiesDenver, COSupport Charity$17K
Reach Church KenyaVestavia Hills, ALSupport Charity$14K
Flatirons ChurchLafayette, COSupport Charity$11K
Food for the HungryPhoenix, AZFeed the hungry$10K
American Red CrossWashington, DCSupport Charity$2,500

By state: Colorado 2 · Alabama 1 · Arizona 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

The John and Nancy Ross Charitable Support Organization is a private grantmaking foundation in Thornton, Colorado, tax-exempt since 2004. 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 The John and Nancy Ross Charitable Support Organization 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 The John and Nancy Ross Charitable Support Organization give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $55K across 5 grants, a median of $11K.

Where does The John and Nancy Ross Charitable Support Organization give?

Colorado (2 grants), Alabama (1 grants), Arizona (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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