The Ross Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 71-6060574
Foundation Overview
Based in Arkadelphia, AR, The Ross Foundation has awarded 276 grants totaling $6,860,886 to organizations in Arkansas, Colorado and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $131 to $704,595, with a median award of $3,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$6,860,886
Total Assets
$114,473,884
Median Grant (all grants)
$3,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
52
Median Grant
$3,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(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
Balanced Approach: 31%
16 of 52 recipients (31%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Arkansas
99% of all grants are concentrated in Arkansas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Arkansas, funding concentrates in Arkadelphia (47%), Little Rock (30%), Hot Springs (5%).
Funding Trajectory
+98%
Strong 98% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (51%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Ross Foundation'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ar Single Parent Scholarship Fund Program | $8,000 | Springdale, AR, US | Ross Scholars | 2023 |
| Arkadelphia Community Foundation | $1,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Soldiers Of Service - Relay For Life Event | 2023 |
| Arkadelphia Promise Foundation | $351,684 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Scholarship Fund 2024 | 2023 |
| Arkadelphia Public Schools | $16,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Cone Foundation, Fbla Students Attend National Conference, Educators Rising - National Conference | 2023 |
| Arkansas Environmental Education Association | $500 | Greenland, AR, US | Statewide Environmental & Outdoor Education, Conference | 2023 |
| Arkansas Foodbank Network | $12,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Food Credits For Pantries In Clark County | 2023 |
| Arkansas Forestry Assoc Education Foundation | $41,735 | Little Rock, AR, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2023 |
| Arkansas Game & Fish Foundation | $136,826 | Little Rock, AR, US | Conservation Work (Big Timber Wma And (Jmwma Funds), Support Work In The West Gulf Coastal Plain. | 2023 |
| Arkansas Hunters Feeding The Hungry | $2,500 | Little Rock, AR, US | Snack Stick Program For Area Schools | 2023 |
| City Of Amity | $3,000 | Amity, AR, US | Equipment Upgrade For Fire Department | 2023 |
| City Of Arkadelphia | $3,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Arkadelphia Festival Of The Arts | 2023 |
| Clark County 4-h Foundation | $350 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Support For The Clark County 4-h Program | 2023 |
| Clark County Arts & Humanities Council | $500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2023 |
| Dawson Education Cooperative | $30,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Mini Grant Program - 2022-2023, Mini Grant Program - 2023-2024 | 2023 |
| Give Me A Chance Equine Rescue | $2,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Supplies | 2023 |
| Group Living Inc | $1,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Hospital - Baptist Health Foundation | $11,500 | Little Rock, AR, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute | $3,000 | Hot Springs, AR, US | Hsdff Educational Outreach Programs | 2023 |
| Keeping Degray Lake Beautiful Inc | $150 | Arkdelphia, AR, US | 2023 Shoreline Cleanup | 2023 |
| Lions Of Arkansas Foundation | $1,000 | Hazen, AR, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Organization For Youth Education In Agriculture | $1,500 | Prescott, AR, US | Help Purchase An 8-pen Trailer | 2023 |
| Ouachita Baptist University | $28,600 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Purchase Trees To Beautify Campus, Approved $57,200 Payable Over 2 Years | 2023 |
| Percy & Donna Malone Child Safety Center | $8,500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | General Support | 2023 |
| St Paul Ame Church | $350 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2023 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $41,735 | Little Rock, AR, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2023 |
| Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Family Services | $6,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Transitioning From Foster Care To Success | 2023 |
| Ar Single Parent Scholarship Fund Program | $8,000 | Springdale, AR, US | Ross Scholars | 2023 |
| Arkadelphia Community Foundation | $1,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Soldiers Of Service - Relay For Life Event | 2023 |
| Arkadelphia Promise Foundation | $351,684 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Scholarship Fund 2024 | 2023 |
| Arkadelphia Public Schools | $16,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Cone Foundation, Fbla Students Attend National Conference, Educators Rising - National Conference | 2023 |
| Arkansas Environmental Education Association | $500 | Greenland, AR, US | Statewide Environmental & Outdoor Education, Conference | 2023 |
| Arkansas Foodbank Network | $12,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Food Credits For Pantries In Clark County | 2023 |
| Arkansas Forestry Assoc Education Foundation | $41,735 | Little Rock, AR, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2023 |
| Arkansas Game & Fish Foundation | $136,826 | Little Rock, AR, US | Conservation Work (Big Timber Wma And (Jmwma Funds), Support Work In The West Gulf Coastal Plain. | 2023 |
| Arkansas Hunters Feeding The Hungry | $2,500 | Little Rock, AR, US | Snack Stick Program For Area Schools | 2023 |
| City Of Amity | $3,000 | Amity, AR, US | Equipment Upgrade For Fire Department | 2023 |
| City Of Arkadelphia | $3,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Arkadelphia Festival Of The Arts | 2023 |
| Clark County 4-h Foundation | $350 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Support For The Clark County 4-h Program | 2023 |
| Clark County Arts & Humanities Council | $500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2023 |
| Dawson Education Cooperative | $30,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Mini Grant Program - 2022-2023, Mini Grant Program - 2023-2024 | 2023 |
| Give Me A Chance Equine Rescue | $2,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Supplies | 2023 |
| Group Living Inc | $1,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Hospital - Baptist Health Foundation | $11,500 | Little Rock, AR, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute | $3,000 | Hot Springs, AR, US | Hsdff Educational Outreach Programs | 2023 |
| Keeping Degray Lake Beautiful Inc | $150 | Arkdelphia, AR, US | 2023 Shoreline Cleanup | 2023 |
| Lions Of Arkansas Foundation | $1,000 | Hazen, AR, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Organization For Youth Education In Agriculture | $1,500 | Prescott, AR, US | Help Purchase An 8-pen Trailer | 2023 |
| Ouachita Baptist University | $28,600 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Purchase Trees To Beautify Campus, Approved $57,200 Payable Over 2 Years | 2023 |
| Percy & Donna Malone Child Safety Center | $8,500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | General Support | 2023 |
| St Paul Ame Church | $350 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2023 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $41,735 | Little Rock, AR, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2023 |
| Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Family Services | $6,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Transitioning From Foster Care To Success | 2023 |
| Ar Single Parent Scholarship Fund Program | $7,000 | Springdale, AR, US | Ross Scholars | 2022 |
| Ar State Council On Economic Education | $2,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Connecting Educators To Industry | 2022 |
| Arkadelphia Community Foundation | $5,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Barkadelphia Dog Park | 2022 |
| Arkadelphia Promise Foundation | $351,684 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Scholarship Fund 2023 | 2022 |
| Arkadelphia Public Schools | $12,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Cone Foundation And Academic Excellence Program - Ahs | 2022 |
| Arkansas Foodbank Network | $15,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Food Credits For Pantries In Clark County | 2022 |
| Arkansas Forestry Assoc Education Foundation | $41,094 | Little Rock, AR, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2022 |
| Arkansas Game & Fish Foundation | $135,225 | Little Rock, AR, US | Big Timber Wma, Jmwma And Support Work In The West Gulf Coastal Plain In Sw Ar | 2022 |
| Arkansas Hunters Feeding The Hungry | $2,500 | Little Rock, AR, US | Snack Stick Program For Area Schools | 2022 |
| City Of Arkadelphia | $2,500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Arkadelphia Festival Of The Arts | 2022 |
| City Of Gurdon | $2,000 | Gurdon, AR, US | City Of Gurdon Animal Shelter | 2022 |
| Clark County 4-h Foundation | $500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Support For The Clark County 4-h Program | 2022 |
| Community Family Enrichment Center | $5,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Thanksgiving Meal Boxes | 2022 |
| Curtis Rural Fire Department | $3,000 | Curtis, AR, US | Update Equipment | 2022 |
| First United Methodist Church | $5,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Clark County Ecumenical Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Group Living Inc | $1,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | 2022 Fundraising Gala | 2022 |
| Hospital - Baptist Health Foundation | $11,500 | Little Rock, AR, US | Newborn Hearing Screening Equipment And 7th Annual Steak Soiree | 2022 |
| Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute | $3,000 | Hot Springs, AR, US | Student Outreach Programs For 2022 | 2022 |
| Little League Baseball Inc | $1,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | 14u All-stars Attend Babe Ruth World Series In Williston, North Dakota | 2022 |
| Percy & Donna Malone Child Safety Center | $1,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Denim And Diamonds Fundraiser | 2022 |
| The Arkansas Environmental Education Assoc | $500 | Greenland, AR, US | 2022 Conference | 2022 |
| The Call | $2,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Foster Family Support And Awareness | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $46,094 | Little Rock, AR, US | Unrestricted Grant And Scott Simon Retirement Project | 2022 |
| Ar Single Parent Scholarship Fund Program | $7,000 | Springdale, AR, US | Ross Scholars | 2022 |
| Ar State Council On Economic Education | $2,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Connecting Educators To Industry | 2022 |
| Arkadelphia Community Foundation | $5,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Barkadelphia Dog Park | 2022 |
| Arkadelphia Promise Foundation | $351,684 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Scholarship Fund 2023 | 2022 |
| Arkadelphia Public Schools | $12,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Cone Foundation And Academic Excellence Program - Ahs | 2022 |
| Arkansas Foodbank Network | $15,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Food Credits For Pantries In Clark County | 2022 |
| Arkansas Forestry Assoc Education Foundation | $41,094 | Little Rock, AR, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2022 |
| Arkansas Game & Fish Foundation | $135,225 | Little Rock, AR, US | Big Timber Wma, Jmwma And Support Work In The West Gulf Coastal Plain In Sw Ar | 2022 |
| Arkansas Hunters Feeding The Hungry | $2,500 | Little Rock, AR, US | Snack Stick Program For Area Schools | 2022 |
| City Of Arkadelphia | $2,500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Arkadelphia Festival Of The Arts | 2022 |
| City Of Gurdon | $2,000 | Gurdon, AR, US | City Of Gurdon Animal Shelter | 2022 |
| Clark County 4-h Foundation | $500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Support For The Clark County 4-h Program | 2022 |
| Community Family Enrichment Center | $5,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Thanksgiving Meal Boxes | 2022 |
| Curtis Rural Fire Department | $3,000 | Curtis, AR, US | Update Equipment | 2022 |
| First United Methodist Church | $5,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Clark County Ecumenical Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Group Living Inc | $1,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | 2022 Fundraising Gala | 2022 |
| Hospital - Baptist Health Foundation | $11,500 | Little Rock, AR, US | Newborn Hearing Screening Equipment And 7th Annual Steak Soiree | 2022 |
| Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute | $3,000 | Hot Springs, AR, US | Student Outreach Programs For 2022 | 2022 |
| Little League Baseball Inc | $1,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | 14u All-stars Attend Babe Ruth World Series In Williston, North Dakota | 2022 |
| Percy & Donna Malone Child Safety Center | $1,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Denim And Diamonds Fundraiser | 2022 |
| The Arkansas Environmental Education Assoc | $500 | Greenland, AR, US | 2022 Conference | 2022 |
| The Call | $2,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Foster Family Support And Awareness | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $46,094 | Little Rock, AR, US | Unrestricted Grant And Scott Simon Retirement Project | 2022 |
| Ar Single Parent Scholarship Fund Program | $7,000 | Springdale, AR, US | Ross Scholars | 2022 |
| Ar State Council On Economic Education | $2,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Connecting Educators To Industry | 2022 |
| Arkadelphia Community Foundation | $5,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Barkadelphia Dog Park | 2022 |
| Arkadelphia Promise Foundation | $351,684 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Scholarship Fund 2023 | 2022 |
| Arkadelphia Public Schools | $12,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Cone Foundation And Academic Excellence Program - Ahs | 2022 |
| Arkansas Foodbank Network | $15,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Food Credits For Pantries In Clark County | 2022 |
| Arkansas Forestry Assoc Education Foundation | $41,094 | Little Rock, AR, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2022 |
| Arkansas Game & Fish Foundation | $135,225 | Little Rock, AR, US | Big Timber Wma, Jmwma And Support Work In The West Gulf Coastal Plain In Sw Ar | 2022 |
| Arkansas Hunters Feeding The Hungry | $2,500 | Little Rock, AR, US | Snack Stick Program For Area Schools | 2022 |
| City Of Arkadelphia | $2,500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Arkadelphia Festival Of The Arts | 2022 |
| City Of Gurdon | $2,000 | Gurdon, AR, US | City Of Gurdon Animal Shelter | 2022 |
| Clark County 4-h Foundation | $500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Support For The Clark County 4-h Program | 2022 |
| Community Family Enrichment Center | $5,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Thanksgiving Meal Boxes | 2022 |
| Curtis Rural Fire Department | $3,000 | Curtis, AR, US | Update Equipment | 2022 |
| First United Methodist Church | $5,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Clark County Ecumenical Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Group Living Inc | $1,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | 2022 Fundraising Gala | 2022 |
| Hospital - Baptist Health Foundation | $11,500 | Little Rock, AR, US | Newborn Hearing Screening Equipment And 7th Annual Steak Soiree | 2022 |
| Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute | $3,000 | Hot Springs, AR, US | Student Outreach Programs For 2022 | 2022 |
| Little League Baseball Inc | $1,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | 14u All-stars Attend Babe Ruth World Series In Williston, North Dakota | 2022 |
| Percy & Donna Malone Child Safety Center | $1,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Denim And Diamonds Fundraiser | 2022 |
| The Arkansas Environmental Education Assoc | $500 | Greenland, AR, US | 2022 Conference | 2022 |
| The Call | $2,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Foster Family Support And Awareness | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $46,094 | Little Rock, AR, US | Unrestricted Grant And Scott Simon Retirement Project | 2022 |
| Ar Single Parent Scholarship Fund Program | $7,000 | Springdale, AR, US | Ross Scholars | 2021 |
| Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Home And Family Serv | $7,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Transition Services: Vision And Tools For Traumatized Children | 2021 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $50,643 | Little Rock, AR, US | Control Burn Ignition Drone And General Support | 2021 |
| The Call | $1,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Foster Family Support And Awareness | 2021 |
| The Arkansas Environmental Education Assoc | $500 | Greenland, AR, US | Environmental Education Expo 2021 | 2021 |
| Pregnancy Resouce Center For Sw Ar | $1,540 | Arakadelphia, AR, US | Purchase New Parenting Class Curriculum | 2021 |
| Percy & Donna Malone Child Safety Center | $500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Ouachita Baptist University | $8,400 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Bird Habitat Use At Jack Mountain Wildlife Management Area | 2021 |
| Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute | $3,000 | Hot Springs, AR, US | Virtual Student Outreach Programs For 2020 | 2021 |
| Hospital - Baptist Health Foundation | $19,796 | Little Rock, AR, US | Arkadelphia Labg Equipment, Employee Recognition, And General Support | 2021 |
| Group Living Inc | $1,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Dawson Educational Cooperative | $15,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Mini-grant Programs | 2021 |
| Clark County Arkansas | $4,806 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Drone Project | 2021 |
| Clark County Community Foundation | $400 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Rename Youth Sports Complex To Mike Volz Park | 2021 |
| Clark County Arts & Humanities Council | $500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2021 |
| City Of Arkadelphia | $2,500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Arkadelphia Festival Of The Arts | 2021 |
| Choose Outdoors Inc | $30,000 | Denver, CO, US | America's Forests With Chuck Leavell: Arkansas | 2021 |
| Arkansas Hunters Feeding The Hungry | $2,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Snack Stick Program For Area Schools | 2021 |
| Arkansas Game & Fish Foundation | $134,338 | Little Rock, AR, US | Big Timber Wma, Jmwma, National Bobwhite Technical Committee Mtg | 2021 |
| Arkansas Forestry Assoc Education Foundation | $40,643 | Little Rock, AR, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2021 |
| Arkansas Foodbank Network | $15,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Food Credits For Pantries In Clark County | 2021 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation | $10,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Arkansas Impact Philanthropy-task Force To Access Early Childcare And Education | 2021 |
| Arkansas Children's Foundation | $10,500 | Little Rock, AR, US | Emergency Outreach Program | 2021 |
| Arkadelphia Public Schools | $12,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Cone Foundation And Badger Robotics | 2021 |
| Arkadelphia Promise Foundation | $351,684 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Scholarship Fund 2021 | 2021 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Relay For Life | 2020 |
| Arkadelphia Promise Foundation | $351,684 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Scholarship Fund 2020 | 2020 |
| Arkadelphia Public Schools | $10,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Cone Foundation | 2020 |
| Arkansas Assoc Of Conservation Dist | $500 | North Little Rock, AR, US | Dallas County Conservation Districy Forestry Contest | 2020 |
| Arkansas Foodbank Network | $15,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Food Credits For Pantries In Clark County | 2020 |
| Arkansas Forestry Assoc Education F | $39,017 | Little Rock, AR, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Arkansas Game Fish Foundation | $126,691 | Little Rock, AR, US | Conservation Work -big Timber Wma Fundsjmwma Funds, West Gulf Coastal Plain In Sw Ar | 2020 |
| Arkansas Hunters Feeding The Hungry | $2,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Snack Stick Program For Schools | 2020 |
| Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub | $14,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Ppe Supplies For Clark County | 2020 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | $1,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | General Support | 2020 |
| City Of Gurdon | $1,225 | Gurdon, AR, US | Main Street Revitalization 2020 | 2020 |
| Clark County Arkansas | $10,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Clark County Library Hvac System | 2020 |
| Clark County 4-h Foundation | $1,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program | 2020 |
| Dawson Educational Cooperative | $15,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Mini-grant Programs | 2020 |
| Group Living Inc | $1,500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Hot Springs Documentary Film Instit | $3,000 | Hot Springs, AR, US | 2020 Virtual Student Outreach Programs | 2020 |
| Humane Society Of Clark County | $350 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Lions Of Arkansas Foundation | $1,000 | Hazen, AR, US | 2020 First Responders Appreciation Dinner | 2020 |
| Ouachita Baptist University | $25,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Develop Applied Behavior Analysis Master's Degree | 2020 |
| Percy Donna Malone Child Safety Cnt | $15,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Child Safety Center Services & Improvements | 2020 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $39,017 | Little Rock, AR, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Arkansas Children's Hospital | $1,117 | Little Rock, AR, US | Log Donation | 2020 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Relay For Life | 2018 |
| Arkadelphia Community Foundation | $1,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Leadership Clark County - 2019 | 2018 |
| Arkadelphia Promise Foundation | $351,684 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Scholarship Fund 2018 | 2018 |
| Arkadelphia Public Schools | $12,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Cone Foundation, Project Prom, And Badger Robotics Team | 2018 |
| Arkansas Children's Hospital | $1,226 | Little Rock, AR, US | Log Donation | 2018 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation | $10,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Arkansas Impact Philanthropy | 2018 |
| Arkansas Foodbank Network | $15,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Food Credits For Pantries In Clark County | 2018 |
| Arkansas Forestry Assoc Education F | $38,122 | Little Rock, AR, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Arkansas Game Fish Foundation | $113,620 | Little Rock, AR, US | Lease Fees And Work In Regions 4 & 5 In Sw Ar | 2018 |
| Arkansas Hospices Inc | $10,000 | North Little Rock, AR, US | Clark County Minority Outreach | 2018 |
| Arkansas Hunters Feeding The Hungry | $2,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Snack Stick Program For Area Schools | 2018 |
| Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship | $7,000 | Springdale, AR, US | Ross Scholars | 2018 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | $16,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Steak Soiree Fundraiser - Arkadelphia Freezer Truck | 2018 |
| City Of Arkadelphia | $6,500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Arkadelphia Fire Department | 2018 |
| Clark County Arts Humanities Counci | $500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Clark County Historical Association | $1,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Clark County Bicentennial Programs | 2018 |
| Dawson Educational Cooperative | $15,657 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Mini-grant Programs | 2018 |
| First Baptist Church Of Arkadelphia | $4,200 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Generator For Disaster Relief Efforts | 2018 |
| Group Living Inc | $17,005 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | 200 Club, Training Materials, And 2018 Gala | 2018 |
| Hot Springs Documentary Film Instit | $3,000 | Hot Springs, AR, US | Family Programs At The Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival | 2018 |
| Humane Society Of Clark County | $350 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Paws & Pearls Dinner | 2018 |
| Junior Auxiliary Of Arkadelphia | $1,500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | 2018 Angel Tree | 2018 |
| New Hope Baptist Church | $500 | Sparkman, AR, US | Holiday Cheer Program | 2018 |
| Percy And Donna Malone Child Safety | $15,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | General Support | 2018 |
| The Arkansas Environmental Edu Asso | $500 | North Little Rock, AR, US | 2018 Aeea Expo | 2018 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $38,122 | Little Rock, AR, US | General Support | 2018 |
| University Of Arkansas | $300 | Little Rock, AR, US | Leadar Seminar #4 (forestry) | 2018 |
| University Of Arkansas Foundation | $10,000 | Fayetteville, AR, US | Arkansas School For Math Science And The Arts Development Space | 2018 |
| Vera Lloyd Presb Home And Family Se | $6,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Care For Youth In Need From Clark And Hot Spring Counties | 2018 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Relay For Life | 2017 |
| Arkadelphia Community Foundation | $2,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Leadership Clark County And Clark County Health Fair | 2017 |
| Arkadelphia Promise Foundation | $704,595 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Scholarship Fund 2016-2017 | 2017 |
| Arkadelphia Public Schools | $9,500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Cone Foundation And Project Prom | 2017 |
| Arkansas First Incorporated | $10,000 | Mountain Home, AR, US | Ahs First Robotics Competition Team | 2017 |
| Arkansas Foodbank | $20,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Food Credits For Pantries In Clark County | 2017 |
| Arkansas Forestry Assoc Education F | $37,434 | Little Rock, AR, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Arkansas Game Fish Foundation | $96,825 | Little Rock, AR, US | Lease Fees And Work In Regions Four And Five In Southwest Arkansas | 2017 |
| Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship | $7,500 | Springdale, AR, US | Ross Scholars And Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day | 2017 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | $11,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Steak Soiree Fundraiser And Bariatric Stretchers | 2017 |
| Boys Girls Club Of Clark County | $500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day | 2017 |
| Caddo River Art Guild | $500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day | 2017 |
| Casa Of Clark County | $500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day | 2017 |
| Central Arkansas Development Counci | $131 | Benton, AR, US | Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day | 2017 |
| Clark County 4-h Foundation | $1,109 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day And Clark County Farm To Table Event | 2017 |
| Clark County Arts Humanities Counci | $500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day | 2017 |
| Clark County Fire Association Inc | $500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Community Family Enrichment Center | $500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day | 2017 |
| Dawson Educational Cooperative | $15,652 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Mini-grant Programs | 2017 |
| First United Methodist Church | $500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day | 2017 |
| Group Living Inc | $2,200 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day And Mary Jo Mccorkle 200 Club 2017 Gala | 2017 |
| Henderson State University | $8,659 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Robotics Camp | 2017 |
| Henderson State University Foundati | $500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day | 2017 |
| Hot Springs Documentary Film Instit | $3,500 | Hot Springs, AR, US | Family Programs | 2017 |
| Junior Auxiliary Of Arkadelphia | $3,500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | 2016 And 2017 Angel Tree And Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day | 2017 |
| Lighthouse Ministries | $500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day | 2017 |
| Lions Of Arkansas Foundation Inc | $1,000 | North Little Rock, AR, US | First Responders Appreciation Dinner | 2017 |
| Little League Baseball Inc | $500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Help 12u Baseball Team Attend World Series | 2017 |
| Museum Of Discovery | $2,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | "the Race For Planet ""x"" Outreach" | 2017 |
| Nevada County Depot Museum | $5,000 | Prescott, AR, US | Prairie D'ane Battlefield Acquisition | 2017 |
| New Hope Baptist Church | $500 | Sparkman, AR, US | Holiday Cheer | 2017 |
| Ouachita Baptist University | $10,300 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Foster Grandparent Program And Ben Elrod Center For Family And Community | 2017 |
| Ouachita Children's Center | $500 | Hot Springs, AR, US | Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day | 2017 |
| Percy And Donna Malone Child Safety | $500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day | 2017 |
| Pregnancy Resource Center For Sw Ar | $500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day | 2017 |
| Red River Baptist Association | $1,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Help Purchase 40-gallon Tilting Skillet | 2017 |
| The Call | $500 | Little Rock, AR, US | Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day | 2017 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $37,434 | Little Rock, AR, US | General Support | 2017 |
| University Of Arkansas At Monticell | $1,000 | Monticello, AR, US | Botanical Research Center And Herbarium | 2017 |
| Vera Lloyd Presbyt Home And Family | $6,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Providing Care For Youth In Need From Clark And Hot Spring Counties | 2017 |
| Arkansas Children's Hospital | $1,368 | Little Rock, AR, US | Log Donation | 2017 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Relay For Life | 2016 |
| Arkadelphia Choir Boosters | $500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day | 2016 |
| Arkadelphia Community Foundation | $15,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Community Mini-grants | 2016 |
| Arkadelphia Public Schools | $9,500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Cone Foundation And Project Prom | 2016 |
| Arkansas Children's Hospital Founda | $20,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Dental Sealant Program For Arkadelphia Public Schools | 2016 |
| Arkansas Forestry Assoc Education F | $35,991 | Little Rock, AR, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2016 |
| Arkansas Game Fish Foundation | $115,321 | Little Rock, AR, US | Jmwma And Big Timber Lease Fees | 2016 |
| Arkansas Sheriffs' Youth Ranches | $500 | Batesville, AR, US | Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day | 2016 |
| Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship | $7,500 | Springdale, AR, US | Ross Scholars And Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day | 2016 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | $1,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Steak Soiree Fundraiser | 2016 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Clark County | $500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day | 2016 |
| Casa Of Clark County | $500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day | 2016 |
| Community Family Enrichment Center | $500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day | 2016 |
| Clark County Arts Humanities Counci | $1,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | General Support And Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day | 2016 |
| Dawson Educational Cooperative | $15,530 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Mini-grant Programs | 2016 |
| Group Living Inc | $7,348 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Ahtd Minivan With Ramp And Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day | 2016 |
| Henderson State University Foundati | $3,500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Stem Camp And Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day | 2016 |
| Ouachita Baptist University | $10,300 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Foster Grandparent Program And Ben Elrod Center For Family And Community | 2016 |
| Percy And Donna Malone Child Safety | $20,500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Argives Match, Operating Expenses | 2016 |
| Pregnancy Resource Ctr For Sw Arkan | $2,660 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Spanish Curriculum: Earn While You Learn And Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day | 2016 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $35,991 | Little Rock, AR, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2016 |
| Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Home And Fa | $6,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Providing Care For Youth In Need From Clark And Hot Spring Counties | 2016 |
| Arkansas Hunters Feeding The Hungry | $1,000 | Hot Springs, AR, US | Deer Processing In Clark County To Feed Needy | 2016 |
| City Of Arkadelphia | $15,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Southwest Arkansas Regional Intermodal Authority Administrative Expenses | 2016 |
| The Arkansas Environ Education Asso | $500 | N Little Rock, AR, US | Beyond The Classroom: Environmental Education From The Ozarks To The Delta 2016 Aeea Expo | 2016 |
| Baptist Health | $500 | Little Rock, AR, US | Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day | 2016 |
| Caddo River Art Guild | $1,250 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Round About Artist Tour 2016 And Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day | 2016 |
| Evergreen Baptist Church | $500 | El Dorado, AR, US | Food Pantry And Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day | 2016 |
| First Baptist Church Of Arkadelphia | $3,000 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Arms Around Arkadelphia | 2016 |
| First United Methodist Church | $500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day | 2016 |
| Hot Springs Documentary Film Instit | $3,500 | Hot Springs, AR, US | Hsdff Family 2016 | 2016 |
| Humane Society Of Clark County | $500 | Arkadelphia, AR, US | Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day | 2016 |
| Ouachita Childrens Center Inc | $500 | Hot Springs, AR, US | Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day | 2016 |
| Lighthouse Ministries | $500 | Forrest City, AR, US | Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day | 2016 |
| Living Stones Ranch | $3,000 | Rockport, AR, US | Therapeutic Equine-assisted Mentoring | 2016 |
| Dollywood Foundation | $15,000 | Pigeon Forge, TN, US | Imagination Library | 2016 |
| Ouachita Public Schools | $3,000 | Donaldson, AR, US | Flashing Caution Light On Highway 67 | 2016 |
| The C A L L | $500 | Little Rock, AR, US | Matching Funds For Arkansasgives Day | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Ross Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 71-6060574 |
| Website | http://www.rossfoundation.us |
| Address | PO BOX 335 Arkadelphia, AR 71923-0335 |
Key People (9)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Ross Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Chairman/trustee | Ross Whipple |
|---|---|
| Secretary/trustee | Mary Whipple |
| Director Of Operations/trustee | Mark Karnes |
| Director Of Programs/trustee | Mary Elizabeth Eldridge |
| Trustee | Peggy Clark |
Forms 990-PF
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