The Marshal Verne Ross Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 74-2864663
Foundation Overview
Based in Bryan, TX, The Marshal Verne Ross Foundation has awarded 148 grants totaling $3,465,130 to organizations in Texas, Kansas and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median award of $14,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 17 recipients (18%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
95% of all grants are concentrated in Texas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Bryan (34%), College Station (18%), Midland (17%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 41% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (33%). 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 Marshal Verne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Memorial Foundation | $29,000 | Midland, TX, US | Hospital Equipment | 2023 |
| Crossview Christian Camp And Retrea | $5,000 | Dickens, TX, US | Camp Scholarships | 2023 |
| Texas Tech University Women's Cente | $100,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | School Funds | 2023 |
| Midland College Foundation | $15,000 | Midland, TX, US | Nursing Scholarships | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club | $60,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Support For Club Programs | 2023 |
| Sos Ministries | $13,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Kids Camp/women's Retreat | 2023 |
| St Thomas Early Learning Center | $10,000 | College Station, TX, US | Property Development | 2023 |
| St Joseph Foundation | $40,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Student Scholarships | 2023 |
| Baylor Scott White Central Tx Fdn | $50,000 | Temple, TX, US | General Operating Needs | 2023 |
| Laura W Bush Inst For Women's Healt | $25,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Infant Risk Center | 2023 |
| Stillcreek Ranch | $14,500 | Bryan, TX, US | Long Term Residentail Students Education Fees | 2023 |
| Reflection Ministries Of Texas | $10,000 | Midland, TX, US | General Op Needs | 2023 |
| Buckner Foundation | $5,000 | Prairie Village, KS, US | Educational Scholarships | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $15,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Pathway To Hope Prog. | 2023 |
| Hospice Brazos Valley | $9,600 | Bryan, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Ho'omau Fire Academy | $5,000 | Mililani, HI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Texas Am School Of Vet Medicine | $20,000 | College Station, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Midland Memorial Foundation | $25,000 | Midland, TX, US | Hospital Equipment | 2022 |
| Crossview Christian Camp And Retrea | $5,000 | Dickens, TX, US | Camp Scholarships | 2022 |
| Texas Tech University | $100,000 | Odessa, TX, US | Scholarships To Schools Of Nursing, Health Professions, Pa's And Third Year Medical Students | 2022 |
| Midland College Foundation | $12,000 | Midland, TX, US | Nursing Scholarships | 2022 |
| Texas Am Foundation | $20,000 | College Station, TX, US | Scholarships For School Of Veterinary Medicine. | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club | $50,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Support For Club Programs | 2022 |
| Sos Ministries | $13,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Kids Camp/women's Retreat | 2022 |
| St Thomas Early Learning Center | $10,000 | College Station, TX, US | Property Development | 2022 |
| Chi St Joseph | $50,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Scholarships; Advancing Technology & Saving Lives 3d Mammography | 2022 |
| Cavalry Soccer | $10,000 | College Station, TX, US | Financial Assistance | 2022 |
| Baylor Scott White Central Tx Fdn | $50,000 | Temple, TX, US | General Operating Needs | 2022 |
| Laura W Bush Inst For Women's Healt | $25,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Infant Risk Center | 2022 |
| Odessa College Foundation | $5,000 | Odessa, TX, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Stillcreek Ranch | $13,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Long Term Residentail Students Education Fees | 2022 |
| Buckner Foundation | $5,000 | Prairie Village, KS, US | Educational Scholarships | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $14,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Pathway To Hope Prog. | 2022 |
| Midland Memorial Foundation | $25,000 | Midland, TX, US | Hospital Equipment | 2022 |
| Crossview Christian Camp And Retrea | $5,000 | Dickens, TX, US | Camp Scholarships | 2022 |
| Texas Tech University | $100,000 | Odessa, TX, US | Scholarships To Schools Of Nursing, Health Professions, Pa's And Third Year Medical Students | 2022 |
| Midland College Foundation | $12,000 | Midland, TX, US | Nursing Scholarships | 2022 |
| Texas Am Foundation | $20,000 | College Station, TX, US | Scholarships For School Of Veterinary Medicine. | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club | $50,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Support For Club Programs | 2022 |
| Sos Ministries | $13,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Kids Camp/women's Retreat | 2022 |
| St Thomas Early Learning Center | $10,000 | College Station, TX, US | Property Development | 2022 |
| Chi St Joseph | $50,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Scholarships; Advancing Technology & Saving Lives 3d Mammography | 2022 |
| Cavalry Soccer | $10,000 | College Station, TX, US | Financial Assistance | 2022 |
| Baylor Scott White Central Tx Fdn | $50,000 | Temple, TX, US | General Operating Needs | 2022 |
| Laura W Bush Inst For Women's Healt | $25,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Infant Risk Center | 2022 |
| Odessa College Foundation | $5,000 | Odessa, TX, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Stillcreek Ranch | $13,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Long Term Residentail Students Education Fees | 2022 |
| Buckner Foundation | $5,000 | Prairie Village, KS, US | Educational Scholarships | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $14,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Pathway To Hope Prog. | 2022 |
| Midland Memorial Foundation | $25,000 | Midland, TX, US | Hospital Equipment | 2022 |
| Crossview Christian Camp And Retrea | $5,000 | Dickens, TX, US | Camp Scholarships | 2022 |
| Texas Tech University | $100,000 | Odessa, TX, US | Scholarships To Schools Of Nursing, Health Professions, Pa's And Third Year Medical Students | 2022 |
| Midland College Foundation | $12,000 | Midland, TX, US | Nursing Scholarships | 2022 |
| Texas Am Foundation | $20,000 | College Station, TX, US | Scholarships For School Of Veterinary Medicine. | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club | $50,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Support For Club Programs | 2022 |
| Sos Ministries | $13,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Kids Camp/women's Retreat | 2022 |
| St Thomas Early Learning Center | $10,000 | College Station, TX, US | Property Development | 2022 |
| Chi St Joseph | $50,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Scholarships; Advancing Technology & Saving Lives 3d Mammography | 2022 |
| Cavalry Soccer | $10,000 | College Station, TX, US | Financial Assistance | 2022 |
| Baylor Scott White Central Tx Fdn | $50,000 | Temple, TX, US | General Operating Needs | 2022 |
| Laura W Bush Inst For Women's Healt | $25,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Infant Risk Center | 2022 |
| Odessa College Foundation | $5,000 | Odessa, TX, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Stillcreek Ranch | $13,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Long Term Residentail Students Education Fees | 2022 |
| Buckner Foundation | $5,000 | Prairie Village, KS, US | Educational Scholarships | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $14,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Pathway To Hope Prog. | 2022 |
| Midland Memorial Foundation | $28,000 | Midland, TX, US | Hospital Equipment | 2021 |
| Texas Tech University | $90,000 | Odessa, TX, US | Scholarships To Schools Of Nursing, Health Professions, Pa's And Third Year Medical Students | 2021 |
| Midland College Foundation | $10,000 | Midland, TX, US | Nursing Scholarships | 2021 |
| Texas Am Foundation | $15,000 | College Station, TX, US | Scholarships For School Of Veterinary Medicine. | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club | $25,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Support For Club Programs | 2021 |
| Sos Ministries | $12,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Kids Camp/women's Retreat | 2021 |
| St Thomas Early Learning Center | $10,000 | College Station, TX, US | Property Development | 2021 |
| Chi St Joseph | $40,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Scholarships; Advancing Technology & Saving Lives 3d Mammography | 2021 |
| Cavalry Soccer | $10,000 | College Station, TX, US | Financial Assistance | 2021 |
| Baylor Scott White Central Tx Fdn | $20,000 | Temple, TX, US | General Operating Needs | 2021 |
| Ranch Therapeutic Riding Ctr | $12,000 | Mcgregor, TX, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Laura W Bush Inst For Women's Healt | $25,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Infant Risk Center | 2021 |
| Stillcreek Ranch | $11,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Long Term Residentail Students Education Fees | 2021 |
| Reflection Ministries Of Texas | $15,000 | Midland, TX, US | General Op Needs | 2021 |
| Buckner Foundation | $5,000 | Prairie Village, KS, US | Educational Scholarships | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $10,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Pathway To Hope Prog. | 2021 |
| Midland Memorial Foundation | $20,000 | Midland, TX, US | Hospital Equipment | 2020 |
| Texas Tech University | $90,000 | Odessa, TX, US | Scholarships To Schools Of Nursing, Health Professions, Pa's And Third Year Medical Students | 2020 |
| Texas Am Foundation | $20,000 | College Station, TX, US | Scholarships For School Of Veterinary Medicine. | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Club | $25,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Support For Club Programs | 2020 |
| Sos Ministries | $10,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Kids Camp/women's Retreat | 2020 |
| St Thomas Early Learning Center | $10,000 | College Station, TX, US | Property Development | 2020 |
| Chi St Joseph | $37,500 | Bryan, TX, US | Scholarships; Advancing Technology & Saving Lives 3d Mammography | 2020 |
| Baylor Scott White Central Tx Fdn | $25,000 | Temple, TX, US | General Operating Needs | 2020 |
| Laura W Bush Inst For Women's Healt | $25,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Infant Risk Center | 2020 |
| Brazos Valley Cavalry Youth Soccer | $10,000 | College Station, TX, US | Financial Assistance | 2020 |
| Stillcreek Ranch | $10,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Long Term Residentail Students Education Fees | 2020 |
| Buckner Foundation | $5,000 | Prairie Village, KS, US | Educational Scholarships | 2020 |
| Midland College | $10,000 | Midland, TX, US | General Op Needs | 2020 |
| Reflection Midland | $15,000 | Midland, TX, US | General Op Needs | 2020 |
| Midland Memorial Foundation | $31,000 | Midland, TX, US | Hospital Equipment | 2019 |
| Crossview Christian Camp And Retrea | $5,000 | Dickens, TX, US | Camp Scholarships | 2019 |
| Texas Tech University | $90,000 | Odessa, TX, US | Scholarships To Schools Of Nursing, Health Professions, Pa's And Third Year Medical Students | 2019 |
| Texas Am Foundation | $10,000 | College Station, TX, US | Scholarships For School Of Veterinary Medicine. | 2019 |
| Boys And Girls Club | $25,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Support For Club Programs | 2019 |
| Sos Ministries | $10,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Kids Camp/women's Retreat | 2019 |
| St Thomas Early Learning Center | $20,000 | College Station, TX, US | Property Development | 2019 |
| Chi St Joseph | $35,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Scholarships; Advancing Technology & Saving Lives 3d Mammography | 2019 |
| Ranch Therapeutic Riding Ctr | $7,500 | Mcgregor, TX, US | Scholarships | 2019 |
| Laura W Bush Inst For Women's Healt | $25,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Infant Risk Center | 2019 |
| Brazos Valley Cavalry Youth Soccer | $10,000 | College Station, TX, US | Financial Assistance | 2019 |
| Odessa College Foundation | $5,000 | Odessa, TX, US | Scholarships | 2019 |
| Brazos County Dist 2 Volunteer Fire | $10,000 | Bryan, TX, US | General Op Needs | 2019 |
| Stillcreek Ranch | $10,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Long Term Residentail Students Education Fees | 2019 |
| Reflection Ministries Of Texas | $10,000 | Midland, TX, US | General Op Needs | 2019 |
| Buckner Foudnation | $5,000 | Prairie Village, KS, US | Educational Scholarships | 2019 |
| Midland Memorial Foundation | $27,000 | Midland, TX, US | Nursing Scholarship Fund | 2018 |
| Crossview Christian Camp And Retrea | $5,000 | Dickens, TX, US | Camp Scholarships | 2018 |
| Texas Tech University | $90,000 | Odessa, TX, US | Scholarships To Schools Of Nursing, Health Professions, Pa's And Third Year Medical Students | 2018 |
| Texas Am Foundation | $10,000 | College Station, TX, US | Scholarships For School Of Veterinary Medicine. | 2018 |
| Boys And Girls Club | $25,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Support For Club Programs | 2018 |
| Sos Ministries | $10,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Kids Camp/women's Retreat | 2018 |
| Chi St Joseph | $35,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Continuing Ed. Programs | 2018 |
| Laura W Bush Inst For Women's Healt | $25,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Infant Risk Center | 2018 |
| Brazos Valley Cavalry Youth Soccer | $10,000 | College Station, TX, US | Financial Assistance | 2018 |
| Odessa College | $5,000 | Odessa, TX, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Brazos County Dist 2 Volunteer Fire | $10,530 | Bryan, TX, US | General Op Needs | 2018 |
| Stillcreek Ranch | $10,000 | Bryan, TX, US | General Op Needs | 2018 |
| Reflection Ministries Of Texas | $20,000 | Midland, TX, US | General Op Needs | 2018 |
| Midland Memorial Foundation | $27,000 | Midland, TX, US | Nursing Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| Crossview Christian Camp And Retrea | $6,000 | Dickens, TX, US | Camp Scholarships | 2017 |
| Texas Tech University | $10,000 | Odessa, TX, US | School Funds | 2017 |
| Texas Tech University Women's Cente | $75,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | School Funds | 2017 |
| Midland College Foundation | $10,000 | Midland, TX, US | Nursing Scholarships | 2017 |
| Boys And Girls Club | $25,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Support For Club Programs | 2017 |
| Sos Ministries | $10,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Children Clothes/supplies | 2017 |
| St Joseph Foundation | $35,500 | Bryan, TX, US | Continuing Ed. Programs | 2017 |
| Cavalry Soccer | $10,000 | College Station, TX, US | Financial Assistance | 2017 |
| Baylor Scott White Central Tx Fdn | $30,000 | Temple, TX, US | General Operating Needs | 2017 |
| Ranch Therapeutic Riding Ctr | $11,500 | Mcgregor, TX, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Laura W Bush Inst For Women's Healt | $25,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Infant Risk Center | 2017 |
| Trinity Christian Schools | $30,000 | Midland, TX, US | Scholarships | 2016 |
| Midland Memorial Foundation | $27,000 | Midland, TX, US | Nursing Scholarship Fund | 2016 |
| Crossview Christian Camp And Retrea | $5,000 | Dickens, TX, US | Camp Scholarships | 2016 |
| Texas Tech University | $70,000 | Odessa, TX, US | School Funds | 2016 |
| Texas Tech University Women's Cente | $25,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | School Funds | 2016 |
| Midland College Foundation | $10,000 | Midland, TX, US | Nursing Scholarships | 2016 |
| Texas Am Foundation | $10,000 | College Station, TX, US | Scholarships | 2016 |
| Boys And Girls Club | $25,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Support For Club Programs | 2016 |
| Sos Ministries | $9,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Children Clothes/supplies | 2016 |
| St Thomas Early Learning Center | $25,000 | College Station, TX, US | Property Development | 2016 |
| St Joseph Foundation | $55,500 | Bryan, TX, US | Continuing Ed. Programs | 2016 |
| St Joseph Foundation | $10,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Student Scholarships | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 74-2864663 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2200 QUAIL HOLLOW DR Bryan, TX 77802-2919 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Marshal Verne Ross Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Mary Frances Ross |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Margaret Purvis |
| Director | Marsha Frances Ross Shaer |
| Director | Amanda Lee Ross Versari |
| Treasurer | Woody Thompson |
Forms 990-PF
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