The Ross Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-4652067
Foundation Overview
Based in Parkersburg, WV, The Ross Foundation Inc has awarded 272 grants totaling $38,662,130 to organizations in Georgia, West Virginia and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $5,600,000, with a median award of $9,500.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$38,662,130
Total Assets
$38,140,698
Median Grant (all grants)
$9,500
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
22
Median Grant
$5,000
% Median Grant Decline
-29%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 23%
5 of 22 recipients (23%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
West Virginia
53% of grants are awarded in West Virginia, with additional funding distributed across 12 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within West Virginia, funding concentrates in Parkersburg (45%), Morgantown (15%), Parkerburg (8%).
Funding Trajectory
+255%
Strong 255% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (51%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Ross Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adopt A Golden Atlanta Inc | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Operating Support For The Organization | 2024 |
| Asheville Area Hfh | $5,000 | Americus, GA, US | Operating Support For The Organization | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Parkersburg | $15,000 | Parkerburg, WV, US | Financial Support For The Organization As Part Of The Kids Golf Classic. | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Parkersburg | $3,000 | Parkerburg, WV, US | "In The Huddle" | 2024 |
| Broadway Cares-equity Fights Aids Inc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Annual Support For The Program | 2024 |
| Camden Clark Foundation | $7,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Operating Support For The Organization | 2024 |
| Childrens Museum Of The Mov Inc | $405,000 | Parkerburg, WV, US | Financial Support For The Renovations And Operations Of The Children's Museum. | 2024 |
| Downtown Pkb | $50,000 | Parkerburg, WV, US | Funds For Operating & Business Support | 2024 |
| Friends Of Vienna | $5,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Freedom Festival | 2024 |
| Humane Society Of Parkersburg | $1,500 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Golf Tournament Sponsorship | 2024 |
| Linder Center Of Hope | $6,750 | Mason, OH, US | Operating Support For The Organization | 2024 |
| Manna Food Bank Inc | $5,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Operating Support For The Organization | 2024 |
| Marietta College | $3,000 | Marietta, OH, US | Operating Support For The Entrepreneurship Advisory Board | 2024 |
| Marietta College | $5,000 | Marietta, OH, US | Operating Support For Nonprofits Lead | 2024 |
| Nationwide Childrens Hospital Foundation | $10,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Funds For Center For Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction (Ccpr) Program And General Funds | 2024 |
| Philanthropy West Virginia Inc | $5,750 | Morgantown, WV, US | Operating Support For The Organization | 2024 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | $1,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Donation To The Annual Fund | 2024 |
| Warren Wilson College | $5,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Operating Support For The Organization | 2024 |
| West Virginia Nonprofit Association Inc | $3,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Operating Support For The Organization | 2024 |
| West Virginia University At Parkersburg | $4,800,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Funds For The Wvup Itc Initiative To Purchase And Renovation The Old Ovu Campus For A Technology Center | 2024 |
| The Whitney Institute | $5,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Operating Support For The Organization | 2024 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Support For The Organization | 2024 |
| Adopt A Golden Atlanta Inc | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Parkersburg | $15,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Broadway Cares-equity Fights Aids Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Childrens Museum Of The Mov Inc | $1,800,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Financial Support For The Renovations And Operations Of The Children's Museum. | 2023 |
| Denver Center For The Performing Arts | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Downtown Pkb | $50,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Friends Of Vienna | $5,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $6,000 | Americus, GA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Make A Wish Of Western Pa & Wv | $1,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Funds For 1 Wish | 2023 |
| Marietta College | $7,000 | Marietta, OH, US | Financial Support For The Entrepreneurship And Nonprofitslead Programs | 2023 |
| Nationwide Childrens Hospital Foundation | $19,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Funds For Center For Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction (Ccpr) Program | 2023 |
| Paws Of War | $10,000 | Smithtown, NY, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Philanthropy West Virginia Inc | $5,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| The Whitney Institute | $7,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | $1,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Donation To The Annual Fund | 2023 |
| Warren Wilson College | $7,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| West Virginia Nonprofit Association Inc | $3,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| West Virginia Univ Foundation Inc | $400,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | Funds For The Wvu Athletics Program | 2023 |
| West Virginia University At Parkersburg | $5,600,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Funds For The Wvup Itc Initiative | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Support For The Organization. | 2023 |
| Adopt A Golden Atlanta Inc | $15,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Parkersburg | $15,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Broadway Cares-equity Fights Aids Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Building Bridges To Careers | $1,800 | Marietta, OH, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Childrens Museum Of The Mov Inc | $4,700,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Financial Support For The Renovations And Operations Of The Children's Museum. | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of Parkersburg W Va | $15,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Marietta College | $7,200 | Marietta, OH, US | Financial Support For The Entrepreneurship And Nonprofitslead Programs | 2022 |
| Nationwide Childrens Hospital Foundation | $15,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Funds For Center For Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction (Ccpr) Program | 2022 |
| Philanthropy West Virginia Inc | $3,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| West Virginia Nonprofit Association Inc | $3,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| West Virginia Univ Foundation Inc | $500,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | Funds For The Wvu Athletics Program | 2022 |
| Downtown Pkb | $60,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Financial Support To Evaluate The Creation Of A Historic District For Downtown Parkersburg. | 2022 |
| Kiskiminetas Springs School | $5,000 | Saltsburg, PA, US | Operating Support For The School | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Support For The Organization. | 2022 |
| Friends Of Vienna | $5,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $2,000 | Americus, GA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Save A Kitty Feral Cat Program | $5,000 | Mineral Wells, WV, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| United Way Alliance Of The Mov | $5,000 | Vienna, WV, US | Covid Tests | 2022 |
| Warren Wilson College | $2,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| The Whitney Institute | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Adopt A Golden Atlanta Inc | $15,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Parkersburg | $15,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Broadway Cares-equity Fights Aids Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Building Bridges To Careers | $1,800 | Marietta, OH, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Childrens Museum Of The Mov Inc | $4,700,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Financial Support For The Renovations And Operations Of The Children's Museum. | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of Parkersburg W Va | $15,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Marietta College | $7,200 | Marietta, OH, US | Financial Support For The Entrepreneurship And Nonprofitslead Programs | 2022 |
| Nationwide Childrens Hospital Foundation | $15,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Funds For Center For Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction (Ccpr) Program | 2022 |
| Philanthropy West Virginia Inc | $3,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| West Virginia Nonprofit Association Inc | $3,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| West Virginia Univ Foundation Inc | $500,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | Funds For The Wvu Athletics Program | 2022 |
| Downtown Pkb | $60,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Financial Support To Evaluate The Creation Of A Historic District For Downtown Parkersburg. | 2022 |
| Kiskiminetas Springs School | $5,000 | Saltsburg, PA, US | Operating Support For The School | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Support For The Organization. | 2022 |
| Friends Of Vienna | $5,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $2,000 | Americus, GA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Save A Kitty Feral Cat Program | $5,000 | Mineral Wells, WV, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| United Way Alliance Of The Mov | $5,000 | Vienna, WV, US | Covid Tests | 2022 |
| Warren Wilson College | $2,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| The Whitney Institute | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Adopt A Golden Atlanta Inc | $15,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Parkersburg | $15,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Broadway Cares-equity Fights Aids Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Building Bridges To Careers | $1,800 | Marietta, OH, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Childrens Museum Of The Mov Inc | $4,700,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Financial Support For The Renovations And Operations Of The Children's Museum. | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of Parkersburg W Va | $15,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Marietta College | $7,200 | Marietta, OH, US | Financial Support For The Entrepreneurship And Nonprofitslead Programs | 2022 |
| Nationwide Childrens Hospital Foundation | $15,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Funds For Center For Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction (Ccpr) Program | 2022 |
| Philanthropy West Virginia Inc | $3,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| West Virginia Nonprofit Association Inc | $3,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| West Virginia Univ Foundation Inc | $500,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | Funds For The Wvu Athletics Program | 2022 |
| Downtown Pkb | $60,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Financial Support To Evaluate The Creation Of A Historic District For Downtown Parkersburg. | 2022 |
| Kiskiminetas Springs School | $5,000 | Saltsburg, PA, US | Operating Support For The School | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Support For The Organization. | 2022 |
| Friends Of Vienna | $5,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $2,000 | Americus, GA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Save A Kitty Feral Cat Program | $5,000 | Mineral Wells, WV, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| United Way Alliance Of The Mov | $5,000 | Vienna, WV, US | Covid Tests | 2022 |
| Warren Wilson College | $2,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| The Whitney Institute | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Adopt A Golden Atlanta Inc | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Parkersburg | $25,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Broadway Cares-equity Fights Aids Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Childrens Museum Of The Mov Inc | $1,650,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Financial Support For The Renovations And Operations Of The Children's Museum. | 2021 |
| Denver Center For The Performing Arts | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Humane Society Of Parkersburg W Va | $15,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Marietta College | $8,000 | Marietta, OH, US | Financial Support For The Entrepreneurship And Nonprofitslead Programs | 2021 |
| Nationwide Childrens Hospital Foundation | $15,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Funds For Center For Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction (ccpr) Program | 2021 |
| Philanthropy West Virginia Inc | $3,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | $1,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Wake Forest University Foundation | $1,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| West Virginia Nonprofit Association Inc | $3,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| West Virginia Univ Foundation Inc | $400,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | Funds For The Wvu Athletics Program | 2021 |
| Downtown Pkb | $41,500 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Financial Support To Evaluate The Creation Of A Historic District For Downtown Parkersburg. | 2021 |
| Kiskiminetas Springs School | $5,000 | Saltsburg, PA, US | Operating Support For The School | 2021 |
| Parkersburg Art Center | $5,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Operating Support For The Organization | 2021 |
| Parkersburg-wood County Area Development Corporation | $1,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Funds For The Match Of The Feasibility Study For An Incubator In Downtown Parkersburg | 2021 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation | $10,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | Operating Support For The Organization | 2021 |
| The Boys & Girls Club Of Washington County | $5,000 | Marietta, OH, US | Funds For The Capital Campaign For The New Building. | 2021 |
| Wood County Society For Crippled Children And Adults Inc | $1,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Operating Support For The Organization. | 2021 |
| Woody Williams Foundation | $4,000 | Louisville, KY, US | Funds To Maintain The City Park Memorial. | 2021 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | $8,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Support For The Organization. | 2021 |
| Actors Guild Of Parkersburg Inc | $66,666 | Parkerburg, WV, US | Matching Funds To Attract Individual, Corporate And Foundation Investors For The Renovations To The Actor's Guild. | 2020 |
| Adopt A Golden Atlanta Inc | $11,250 | Atlanta, GA, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Parkersburg | $47,709 | Parkerburg, WV, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Broadway Cares-equity Fights Aids Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Childrens Museum Of The Mov Inc | $1,155,000 | Parkerburg, WV, US | Funds For The Renovations To The Masonic Temple | 2020 |
| Colorado Seminary-university Of Denver | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Community Resources Inc | $47,000 | Parkerburg, WV, US | Financial Support For Wood, Ritchie And Pleasants County Bright Beginnings Childcare Sites | 2020 |
| Denver Center For The Performing Arts | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Humane Society Of Parkersburg W Va | $31,250 | Parkerburg, WV, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Financial Support For The Bauer Fund | 2020 |
| Marietta College | $8,000 | Marietta, OH, US | Financial Support For The Entrepreneurship And Nonprofitslead Programs | 2020 |
| Nationwide Childrens Hospital Foundation | $15,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Financial Support For Hirschsprung Research | 2020 |
| Parkersburg High School Foundation | $25,000 | Vienna, WV, US | Funds For Auditorium Seating Improvements | 2020 |
| Philanthropy West Virginia Inc | $3,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| River Valley Child Development Services | $31,453 | Huntington, WV, US | Financial Support For Consumables, Cpr, And Small Equipment For Childcare Providers | 2020 |
| United Way Alliance Of The Mid-ohio Valley | $30,000 | Parkerburg, WV, US | Financial Support For Ppe To Assist Organizations And Individuals | 2020 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | $2,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Wake Forest University Foundation | $2,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Wesleyan Church Corporation | $2,500 | Fishers, IN, US | Operating Support For The Gathering Food Program | 2020 |
| West Virginia Nonprofit Association Inc | $10,355 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| West Virginia Univ Foundation Inc | $425,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | Financial Support For The Energy Express Program For Wood, Ritchie And Pleasants County | 2020 |
| West Virginia University At Parkersburg | $79,333 | Parkerburg, WV, US | Financial Support For The Arts In The Mov Initiative | 2020 |
| Actors Guild Of Parkersburg Inc | $100,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Financial Support For The Continued Renovations To The Actors Guild Building | 2018 |
| Adopt A Golden Atlanta Inc | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Operating Support | 2018 |
| Artsbridge Inc | $3,965 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Financial Support For The Arts Tours In Doddridge, Ritchie, Pleasants, And Jackson Counties | 2018 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Parkersburg | $12,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Grant Writing Support For The Boys & Girls Of Parkersburg And Boys & Girls Of Pleasants County | 2018 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Parkersburg | $15,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Operating Support | 2018 |
| Broadway Cares-equity Fights Aids Inc | $8,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Children's Home Society Of West Virginia | $25,000 | Charleston, WV, US | Financial Support For The Mckinley After School Program | 2018 |
| City Of Parkersburg | $50,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Financial Support For The New Splash Park At City Park | 2018 |
| Colorado Seminary Dba University Of Denver | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Community Resources Inc | $30,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | To Help Reopen A Day Care In Ritchie County For Renovations And Inital Operations | 2018 |
| Community Resources Inc | $60,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | To Renovate The New Day Care Facility, Purchase New Equipment, And Provide Operating Support For The New Facility In Parkersburg | 2018 |
| Denver Center For The Performing Arts | $8,000 | Denver, CO, US | Financial Support For The Denver Center Of Performing Arts | 2018 |
| Denver Dumb Friends League | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | Operating Support For The Program | 2018 |
| Downtown Pkb | $500,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Financial Support For The Purchase Of The Building For New Children's Museum, Renovations To The Building, And Initial Operating / Building Maintenance Costs. | 2018 |
| Downtown Pkb | $80,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Operating Support, Business Development, Community Enhancements, And The Point Park Music Series | 2018 |
| Downtown Pkb | $150,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Matching Funds For The New Children's Museum Initiative | 2018 |
| Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center | $3,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | Financial Support For The Equestrian Program For The Disabled Youth For People From Jackson County | 2018 |
| Equine Encore Performance At Charles Town Inc | $20,000 | Charles Town, WV, US | Operating Support | 2018 |
| Humane Society Of Parkersburg W Va | $15,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Financial Support For The Walk Your Paws Event | 2018 |
| Humane Society Of Parkersburg W Va | $50,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Matching Funds For The Renovations And Expansions Of The Humane Society Facilities | 2018 |
| James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Financial Assistance To The Bauer Fund. | 2018 |
| Kiskiminetas Springs School | $5,000 | Saltsburg, PA, US | Financial Support | 2018 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation Of Colorado Inc | $500 | Greenwood Village, CO, US | Financial Support For Wishes | 2018 |
| Make A Wish Foundation Of Greater Pennsylvania & West Virginia | $26,400 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Funds For 6 Wishes In Wood, Ritchie, Doddridge, Pleasants, And Jackson Counties | 2018 |
| Marietta College | $5,000 | Marietta, OH, US | Financial Support For The Nonprofits Lead Program | 2018 |
| Marietta College | $3,000 | Marietta, OH, US | Operating Support For The Entrepreneurship Program. | 2018 |
| Marietta Community Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Marietta, OH, US | Operating Support For The Epicenter Program. | 2018 |
| Mid Ohio Valley Regional Planning & Development Council | $5,000 | Princeton, WV, US | Financial Support For The Launchpad Event. | 2018 |
| Nationwide Childrens Hospital Foundation | $10,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Financial Support For The Hirschprung Research Program | 2018 |
| Philanthropy West Virginia Inc | $4,000 | Weston, WV, US | Financial Support For The Philanthropic Partners Program | 2018 |
| Project Angel Heart | $1,500 | Denver, CO, US | Operating Support. | 2018 |
| Project Yoga Mov Inc | $5,000 | Vienna, WV, US | Financial Support For The Project Yoga Program For Verterans | 2018 |
| Save A Kitty Feral Cat Program Inc | $5,000 | Mineral Wells, WV, US | Operating Support. | 2018 |
| The Education Alliance-business And Community For Public Schools Inc | $93,806 | Charleston, WV, US | Financial Support For The Blended Learning Project In Jackson, Ritchie, An Doddridge Counties | 2018 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | $2,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Wake Forest University Foundation | $2,000 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | General Support | 2018 |
| West Virginia Nonprofit Association Inc | $3,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Operating Support | 2018 |
| West Virginia University Foundation Inc | $50,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | Financial Support For The Stem Ambassadors Program For Wood, Ritchie, Doddridge, Pleasants And Jackson Counties | 2018 |
| West Virginia University Foundation Inc | $350,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | Financial Support For The Wvu Athletics Program | 2018 |
| Actors Guild Of Parkersburg Inc | $100,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Funds For The Renovations To The Actors Guild Building. | 2017 |
| Adopt A Golden Atlanta Inc | $12,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Funds For The Turkey Dog Program. | 2017 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Parkersburg | $10,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Operating Support. | 2017 |
| Broadway Cares-equity Fights Aids Inc | $6,000 | New York, NY, US | Funds For Research. | 2017 |
| Denver Center For The Performing Arts | $6,000 | Denver, CO, US | Operating Support. | 2017 |
| Denver Dumb Friends League | $6,000 | Denver, CO, US | Operating Support. | 2017 |
| Downtown Pkb | $224,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Financial Assistance For Operating Support, Downtown Business Development, Community Design Improvements And Point Park Music Series. | 2017 |
| Greater Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation | $75,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Funds For The Disaster Recovery Efforts In Greenbrier County. | 2017 |
| Humane Society Of Parkersburg W Va | $10,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Operating Support Through The Walk Your Paws Event. | 2017 |
| Humane Society Of Parkersburg W Va | $12,500 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Operating Support. | 2017 |
| James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Funds For The Bauer Fund. | 2017 |
| Kiskiminetas Springs School | $5,000 | Saltsburg, PA, US | Operating Support. | 2017 |
| Make A Wish Foundation Of Colorado Inc | $500 | Greenwood Village, CO, US | Operating Support. | 2017 |
| Marietta College | $5,000 | Marietta, OH, US | Operating Support For The Education Program. | 2017 |
| Marietta College | $5,000 | Marietta, OH, US | Operating Support For The Entrepreneurship Program. | 2017 |
| Marietta College | $5,000 | Marietta, OH, US | Operating Support For The Nonprofits Lead Program. | 2017 |
| Marietta Community Foundation Inc | $3,000 | Marietta, OH, US | Financial Support For The Epicenter Program. | 2017 |
| Mid Ohio Valley Regional Planning & Development Council | $5,000 | Princeton, WV, US | Funds For The Launchpad Award. | 2017 |
| Opportunity Council Inc | $30,000 | West Union, WV, US | Funds For The Youth Works Program. | 2017 |
| Philanthropy West Virginia | $3,000 | Weston, WV, US | Operating Support For The West Virginia Nonprofit Association. | 2017 |
| Philanthropy West Virginia | $3,000 | Weston, WV, US | Operating Support. | 2017 |
| Project Angel Heart | $1,500 | Denver, CO, US | Operating Support. | 2017 |
| Save A Kitty Feral Cat Program Inc | $5,000 | Mineral Wells, WV, US | Operating Support. | 2017 |
| The Education Alliance-business And Community For Public Schools Inc | $17,000 | Charleston, WV, US | Financial Support For The Stem Partnership Project With Edison Middle School. | 2017 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | $2,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Operating Support. | 2017 |
| Wake Forest University Foundation | $2,000 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Operating Support. | 2017 |
| West Virginia University At Parkersburg Foundation | $78,450 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Funds For The Wvup Community Entrepreneurship Center. | 2017 |
| West Virginia University Foundation Inc | $50,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | Financial Support For The Stem Ambassadors Program For Wood, Ritchie, Doddridge, Pleasants And Jackson County. | 2017 |
| West Virginia University Foundation Inc | $61,820 | Morgantown, WV, US | Financial Support For The Cvrp Program. | 2017 |
| Artsbridge Inc | $23,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Financial Support For The Arts Encounter Program For The Schools In Wood, Ritchie, Doddridge, Pleasants, And Jackson County. | 2017 |
| West Virginia University Foundation Inc | $30,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | Financial Support For The Wood And Ritchie County Energy Express Programs. | 2017 |
| West Virginia University Foundation Inc | $400,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | Funds For Wvu Athletics. | 2017 |
| West Virginia University Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | Funds For The Business School. | 2017 |
| Wood County Schools | $33,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Funds To Have A Mobile Makerspace Experience At Parkersburg High School And Parkersburg South High School. | 2017 |
| Children's Home Society Of West Virginia | $25,000 | Charleston, WV, US | Financial Support For The Mckinley Afterschool Program And Summer Enrichment Program. | 2017 |
| Colorado Seminary Dba University Of Denver | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Operating Support For The Law School. | 2017 |
| Community Resources Inc | $125,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Funds To Purchase Existing Day Care Facility And Some Renovations. | 2017 |
| Consortium For Entrepreneurship Education | $22,400 | Columbus, OH, US | Financial Support For Entrepreneurship Programming In The K-12 Schools In Wood And Doddridge County. | 2017 |
| Make A Wish Foundation Of Greater Pennsylvania & West Virginia | $26,400 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Financial Support For 6 Wishes In Wood, Ritchie, Doddridge, Pleasants And Jackson Counties. | 2017 |
| Nationwide Childrens Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Funds For Research Of Hirschsprung Disease. | 2017 |
| Ohio University Foundation | $3,388 | Athens, OH, US | Funds For The Incubator/makerspace Planning Meeting At The Blennerhassett. | 2017 |
| Parkersburg Art Center | $124,758 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Financial Support For The Art-maker Studio, Arts-in-the-school Program And Learn/play Garden. | 2017 |
| Parkersburg-wood County Area Development Corporation | $13,295 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Funds For The Purchase Of The Cloud Nine Crm Solution. | 2017 |
| The Education Alliance-business And Community For Public Schools Inc | $35,400 | Charleston, WV, US | Funds To Offer A Mobile Makerspace Experience At Ravenswood High School, Ritchie County High School And Doddridge County High School. | 2017 |
| The Education Alliance-business And Community For Public Schools Inc | $56,006 | Charleston, WV, US | Financial Support For The Blended Learning Project In Jackson, Ritchie And Doddridge County. | 2017 |
| Washington County Career Center | $5,000 | Marietta, OH, US | Funds To Finish Phase 1 Of The Construction Of The Outdoor Industrial Training Facility. | 2017 |
| Actors Guild Of Parkersburg Inc | $25,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Financial Assistance For The Actors Guild 2015-2018 Capital Campaign. | 2016 |
| Adopt A Golden Atlanta | $10,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Operating Support. | 2016 |
| Boy's & Girl's Club Of Parkersburg Inc | $61,050 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Funds To Upgrade The Steam Intiative And The Purchase Of Shared Equipment In Conjunction With The Boys And Girls Club Of Pleasants County. | 2016 |
| Boy's & Girl's Club Of Parkersburg Inc | $10,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Operating Support For The Boys And Girls Club Of Parkersburg. | 2016 |
| Boy's & Girl's Club Of Pleasants County Inc | $38,885 | Saint Marys, WV, US | Funds To Purchase Equipment And Renovate The Facility To Implement A Steam Initiative. | 2016 |
| Broadway Cares-equity Fights Aids Inc | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support. | 2016 |
| Denver Center For Performing Arts | $6,000 | Denver, CO, US | Operating Support. | 2016 |
| Denver Dumb Friends League | $6,000 | Denver, CO, US | Operating Support. | 2016 |
| Downtown Pkb | $110,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Financial Assistance For Operating Support, Downtown Business Development, Community Design Improvements And Point Park Music Series. | 2016 |
| Eddy House | $100,000 | Reno, NV, US | Operating Support. | 2016 |
| Greater Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation | $125,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Funds For The Homes For White Sulphur Program For The Greenbrier Flood Recovery. | 2016 |
| Humane Society Of Parkersburg W Va | $10,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Operating Support For The Humane Society Of Parkersburg. | 2016 |
| Humane Society Of Parkersburg W Va | $17,939 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Funds For New Chameleon Software. | 2016 |
| James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support. | 2016 |
| Kiskiminetas Springs School | $2,000 | Saltsburg, PA, US | Operating Support For The School. | 2016 |
| Last Chance Corral | $10,000 | Athens, OH, US | Operating Support. | 2016 |
| Make A Wish Foundation Of Colorado Inc | $500 | Greenwood Village, CO, US | Operating Support. | 2016 |
| Marietta College | $9,000 | Marietta, OH, US | Operating Support For The Education Department. | 2016 |
| Marietta College | $1,650 | Marietta, OH, US | Operating Support For Entrepreneurship Program At Marietta College. | 2016 |
| Marietta College | $5,000 | Marietta, OH, US | Operating Support For Nonprofits Lead. | 2016 |
| Marietta Community Foundation Inc | $67,000 | Marietta, OH, US | Financial Support For The Shale Crescent Usa Program. | 2016 |
| Mid Ohio Valley Regional Planning & Development Council | $5,000 | Princeton, WV, US | Funds For The Award For The Launchpad Event. | 2016 |
| Mid Ohio Valley Regional Planning & Development Council | $750 | Princeton, WV, US | Funds For The Award For High School Students That Submit The Best Videos About What Is Entrepreneurship. | 2016 |
| Opportunity Council Inc | $30,000 | West Union, WV, US | Financial Support For The Yap Program With A Focus On Adult Basic Education, Work Ethic Training, Early Childhood Education And Parenting And Parent/child Interactive Activities. | 2016 |
| Parkersburg Area Community Foundation | $1,600 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Funds For The Civic Leaders Luncheon. | 2016 |
| Parkersburg Day Nursery Assn Inc | $40,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Funding For Operating Support And Feasibility Study. | 2016 |
| Philanthropy West Virginia | $3,000 | Weston, WV, US | Operating Support For The West Virginia Nonprofit Association. | 2016 |
| Philanthropy West Virginia | $3,000 | Weston, WV, US | Operating Support For Philanthropy Wv. | 2016 |
| Pleasants County Humane Society Inc | $16,000 | St Marys, WV, US | Financial Assistance For New Kennel Gates And Outdoor Improvements. | 2016 |
| Project Angel Heart | $1,500 | Denver, CO, US | Operating Support. | 2016 |
| Read Aloud West Virginia | $44,000 | Charleston, WV, US | Funds For Chapter Development In Wood, Jackson And Pleasants County And Technology Improvements. | 2016 |
| Rhema Christian Center | $125,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Financial Support For The Neighbors Loving Neighbors Program For The Greenbrier Flood Recovery. | 2016 |
| Ritchie County Humane Society | $16,317 | Harrisville, WV, US | Funds For A New Truck. This Is A Split Between The County Commission And Our Foundation. | 2016 |
| Save A Kitty Feral Cat Project | $6,000 | Mineral Wells, WV, US | Operating Support. | 2016 |
| The Education Alliance-business And Community For Public Schools Inc | $17,000 | Charleston, WV, US | Financial Support For The Stem Partnership Project With Edison Middle School. | 2016 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | $1,500 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Operating Support. | 2016 |
| Wake Forest University | $1,500 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Operating Support. | 2016 |
| West Virginia University At Parkersburg | $50,000 | Parkersburg, WV, US | A Stipend And Professional Development Assistance To Help Attract And Retain High Quality Professors. | 2016 |
| West Virginia University Foundation Inc | $400,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | Operating Support. | 2016 |
| West Virginia University Foundation Inc | $30,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | Financial Support For The Wood And Ritchie County Energy Express Programs. | 2016 |
| Young Mens Christian Association | $96,835 | Parkersburg, WV, US | Funds For The Purchase Of Two New Condensing Units/air Handlers. | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-4652067 |
| Website | http://www.therossfoundation.org |
| Address | 711 MARKET ST Parkersburg, WV 26101-4628 |
Key People (5)
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| Board, Executive Director | Samuel B Ross Iii Chairman Of The |
|---|---|
| Board Member | Susan S Ross |
| Board Member | Spencer B Ross |
| Board Member | Melissa Ross |
| Board Member | J Philip Delavan |
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