Ross Foundation Co Bill Sheets | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 48-6125814

Foundation Overview

Based in Kansas City, MO, Ross Foundation Co Bill Sheets has awarded 214 grants totaling $2,142,968 to organizations in Missouri. Individual grants range from $500 to $90,000, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$2,142,968
Total Assets
$6,215,002
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
26
Median Grant
$6,250
% Median Grant Growth
+25% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 15%

4 of 26 recipients (15%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Missouri

100% of all grants are concentrated in Missouri, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Missouri, funding concentrates in Kansas City (100%).

Funding Trajectory
0%

Stable funding levels with 0% change over 6 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (52%). 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 Ross Foundation Co Bill Sheets'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
Boys And Girls Club Of Kc $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2023
Bridging The Gap $3,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2023
Childrens Mercy Of Kc $3,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2023
Chix 4 A Cause $10,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2023
Cornerstones Of Carespofford $3,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2023
Givewell $22,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2023
Harvesters Community Food Network $2,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2023
Harvey County Historical Museum $15,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2023
Independent Unity $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2023
Joel Osteen Ministries $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2023
Kansas City Care Clinic $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2023
So Shine Foundation $7,500 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2023
Kansas Historical Society $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2023
Kansas Humane Society $10,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2023
Kc Pet Project $4,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2023
Unity Of Wichita $500 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2023
Ksu Foundation $15,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2023
Ku Endowment - Scholarship Fund $15,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2023
Piecespeaces $10,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2023
Paralyzed Veterans $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2023
Pkd Foundation $16,500 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2023
Plymouth Congregational Church $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2023
Smile Train $8,500 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2023
The Land Institute $30,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2023
The Pando Initiative $7,500 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2023
United Way Of The Plains $50,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2023
Boys And Girls Club Of Kc $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Bridging The Gap $3,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Childrens Mercy Of Kc $3,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Chix 4 A Cause $10,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Cornerstones Of Carespofford $3,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Givewell $22,100 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Harvesters Community Food Network $2,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Harvey County Historical Museum $7,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
International Relations Council $15,000 Kansas City, MO, US Scholarship 2022
Kansas City Care Clinic $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Kansas Food Bank $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Kansas Humane Society $10,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Kc Pet Project $4,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Ksds Assistance Dogs $500 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Ksu Foundation $12,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2022
Ku Endowment - Scholarship Fund $12,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Paralyzed Veterans $2,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Pkd Foundation $16,500 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Plymouth Congregational Church $2,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2022
Smile Train $8,500 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
The Land Institute $30,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
The Pando Initiative $7,500 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2022
Tunnels To Towers Foundation $2,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
United Way Of The Plains $72,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2022
Joel Osteen Ministries $1,500 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Kansas Historical Society $13,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Newspring Church $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Newton Public Libray Foundation $15,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Paw It Forward $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Boys And Girls Club Of Kc $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Bridging The Gap $3,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Childrens Mercy Of Kc $3,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Chix 4 A Cause $10,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Cornerstones Of Carespofford $3,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Givewell $22,100 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Harvesters Community Food Network $2,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Harvey County Historical Museum $7,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
International Relations Council $15,000 Kansas City, MO, US Scholarship 2022
Kansas City Care Clinic $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Kansas Food Bank $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Kansas Humane Society $10,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Kc Pet Project $4,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Ksds Assistance Dogs $500 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Ksu Foundation $12,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2022
Ku Endowment - Scholarship Fund $12,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Paralyzed Veterans $2,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Pkd Foundation $16,500 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Plymouth Congregational Church $2,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2022
Smile Train $8,500 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
The Land Institute $30,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
The Pando Initiative $7,500 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2022
Tunnels To Towers Foundation $2,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
United Way Of The Plains $72,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2022
Joel Osteen Ministries $1,500 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Kansas Historical Society $13,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Newspring Church $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Newton Public Libray Foundation $15,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Paw It Forward $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Boys And Girls Club Of Kc $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Bridging The Gap $3,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Childrens Mercy Of Kc $3,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Chix 4 A Cause $10,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Cornerstones Of Carespofford $3,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Givewell $22,100 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Harvesters Community Food Network $2,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Harvey County Historical Museum $7,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
International Relations Council $15,000 Kansas City, MO, US Scholarship 2022
Kansas City Care Clinic $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Kansas Food Bank $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Kansas Humane Society $10,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Kc Pet Project $4,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Ksds Assistance Dogs $500 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Ksu Foundation $12,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2022
Ku Endowment - Scholarship Fund $12,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Paralyzed Veterans $2,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Pkd Foundation $16,500 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Plymouth Congregational Church $2,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2022
Smile Train $8,500 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
The Land Institute $30,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
The Pando Initiative $7,500 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2022
Tunnels To Towers Foundation $2,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
United Way Of The Plains $72,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2022
Joel Osteen Ministries $1,500 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Kansas Historical Society $13,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Newspring Church $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Newton Public Libray Foundation $15,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Paw It Forward $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2022
Boys And Girls Club Of Kc $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Support The Mission Of Boys And Girls Club 2021
Bridging The Gap $2,000 Kansas City, MO, US Planted Trees Installed Low-flow Showerheads, Removed Invasive Plants, Updated Neighborhoods 2021
Childrens Mercy Of Kc $3,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2021
Chix 4 A Cause $7,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating; Program Services 2021
Church Of God In Christ $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US Administrative Costs 2021
Cornerstones Of Carespofford $4,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2021
Givewell $15,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2021
Harvesters Community Food Network $2,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2021
International Relations Council $15,000 Kansas City, MO, US Education Scholarship 2021
Kansas City Care Clinic $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2021
Kansas Humane Society $7,500 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2021
Kc Pet Project $4,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2021
Ksu Foundation $37,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2021
Pkd Foundation $10,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating; Operating 2021
Plymouth Congregational Church $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2021
Smile Train $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Support The Mission Of Smile Train 2021
The Land Institute $30,000 Kansas City, MO, US Support The Mission Of The Land Institute 2021
The Pando Initiative $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2021
United Way Of The Plains $48,500 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2021
Unity School Of Christianity $30,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2021
Kansas Food Bank $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operatingoperatingprogram Services 2021
Ksds Assistance Dogs $1,500 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2021
Ku Endowment - Scholarship Fund $12,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2021
Paralyzed Veterans $2,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2021
Tunnels To Towers Foundation $2,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operatingprogram Services 2021
Arise Ensemble $500 Kansas City, MO, US Support The Mission Of Arise Ensemble 2021
Harvey County Historical Museum $6,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2021
Boys And Girls Club Of Kc $15,000 Kansas City, MO, US Support The Mission Of Boys And Girls Club 2020
Bridging The Gap $2,000 Kansas City, MO, US Planted Trees Installed Low-flow Showerheads, Removed Invasive Plants, Updated Neighborhoods 2020
Childrens Mercy Of Kc $3,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2020
Chix 4 A Cause $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating; Program Services 2020
Church Of God In Christ $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US Administrative Costs 2020
Cornerstones Of Carespofford $4,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2020
Givewell $15,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2020
Harvesters Community Food Network $2,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2020
International Relations Council $15,000 Kansas City, MO, US Education Scholarship 2020
Kansas City Care Clinic $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2020
Kansas Humane Society $7,155 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2020
Joel Osteen Ministries $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2020
Kc Pet Project $4,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2020
Ksu Foundation $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2020
Ku - Ross Fnd Law School Scholarship $25,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2020
Pkd Foundation $10,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating; Operating 2020
Plymouth Congregational Church $4,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2020
Smile Train $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Support The Mission Of Smile Train 2020
The Land Institute $30,000 Kansas City, MO, US Support The Mission Of The Land Institute 2020
The Pando Initiative $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2020
United Way Of The Plains $64,500 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2020
Unity School Of Christianity $10,845 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2020
Larksfield Place Foundation $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2020
Second Church Of Christ Scientist $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2020
The Gardens At Unity Village $2,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2020
The Principia $2,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2020
Boys And Girls Club Of Kc $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Support The Mission Of Boys And Girls Club 2018
Bridging The Gap $4,000 Kansas City, MO, US Planted Trees Installed Low-flow Showerheads, Removed Invasive Plants, Updated Neighborhoods 2018
Childrens Mercy Of Kc $3,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operatingoperating 2018
Church Of God In Christ $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US Administrative Costs 2018
Harvesters Community Food Network $2,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2018
Kansas City Care Center $4,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2018
Kansas Hisorical Foundation $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US To Support The Mission Of The Khf To Educate, Collect, And Preserve Kansas History 2018
Salvation Army $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operatingprogram Services 2018
Kc Pet Project $2,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2018
Pkd Foundation $2,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operatingoperating 2018
International Relations Council $10,000 Kansas City, MO, US Education Scholarship 2018
Paralyzed Veterans Of America $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2018
Plymouth Congregational Church $8,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2018
Sigma Phi Delta $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2018
Spofford $3,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2018
The Pando Initiative $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2018
United Way Of Greater Kc $50,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2018
United Way Of The Plains $90,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2018
Wounded Warrior Project $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2018
Wichita Symphony $3,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2018
Unity School Of Christianity $12,668 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2018
Via Christi Philanthropy $23,500 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2018
Boys And Girls Club Of Kc $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Support The Mission Of Boys And Girls Club 2017
Bridging The Gap $4,000 Kansas City, MO, US Planted Trees Installed Low-flow Showerheads, Removed Invasive Plants, Updated Neighborhoods 2017
Childrens Mercy Of Kc $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operatingoperating 2017
Harvesters Community Food Network $2,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2017
Kansas City Care Center $4,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2017
Kc Pet Project $2,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2017
Spofford $3,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2017
Kansas State University Foundation Milling Lab $60,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2017
Unity School - Edu Bldg Proj & Archives $40,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2017
Paralyzed Veterans Of America $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2017
Wichita Sedgwick County Historical Museum $33,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2017
Ottawa Univ - Murray Fleming Ross Scholarship $20,000 Kansas City, MO, US Education Scholarship 2017
The Pando Initiative $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2017
Kansas Hisorical Foundation $6,000 Kansas City, MO, US To Support The Mission Of The Khf To Educate, Collect, And Preserve Kansas History 2017
Ku Endowment - Gm Ross Scholarship $20,000 Kansas City, MO, US Law School Scholarship 2017
Church Of God In Christ $2,000 Kansas City, MO, US Administrative Costs 2017
Plymouth Congregational Church $8,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2017
Wichita Grand Opera $10,000 Kansas City, MO, US Opera Performances And Educational Programs 2017
Kansas Hisorical Foundation $2,000 Kansas City, MO, US To Support The Mission Of The Khf To Educate, Collect, And Preserve Kansas History 2017
Wichita Symphony $3,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2017
Unity School Of Christianity $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2017
Truth Unity Ministries $500 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2017
Unity School - Daily Word Printing $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2017
Restored Community Church $500 Kansas City, MO, US Program Services 2017
Smile Train $4,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2017
Via Christi Philanthropy $10,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating 2017

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Ross Foundation Co Bill Sheets as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 48-6125814
Website N/A
Address 4741 CENTRAL 572 Kansas City, MO 64112-1533

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Ross Foundation Co Bill Sheets's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Sec-treas / Found Mgr William M Sheets
Vice-pres. Hal Ross
President Susan R Sheets

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.