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The Ross Foundation Inc

Parkersburg, West Virginia  ·  EIN 204652067  ·  Private foundation

The Ross Foundation Inc is a West Virginia-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.0M in annual giving against $49.0M in assets. This page documents the 169 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Ross Foundation Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$49.0M
Total assets
169
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Ross Foundation Inc funds

The Ross Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, economic development, sports & recreation.

Arts & CultureEconomic DevelopmentSports & Recreation

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Ross Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
West Virginia University at Parkersburg
FUNDS FOR THE WVUP ITC INITIATIVE
Parkersburg, WV$5.6M2023
West Virginia University at Parkersburg
FUNDS FOR THE WVUP ITC INITIATIVE TO PURCHASE AND RENOVATION THE OLD OVU CAMPUS FOR A TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Parkersburg, WV$4.8M2024
Childrens Museum of the Mov Inc
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE RENOVATIONS AND OPERATIONS OF THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM.
Parkersburg, WV$4.7M2022
Childrens Museum of the Mov Inc
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE RENOVATIONS AND OPERATIONS OF THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM.
Parkersburg, WV$1.8M2023
Childrens Museum of the Mov Inc
FUNDS FOR THE RENOVATIONS TO THE MASONIC TEMPLE
Parkerburg, WV$1.2M2020
West Virginia Univ Foundation Inc
FUNDS FOR THE WVU ATHLETICS PROGRAM
Morgantown, WV$500K2022
Downtown Pkb
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE BUILDING FOR NEW CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, RENOVATIONS TO THE BUILDING, AND INITIAL OPERATING / BUILDING
Parkersburg, WV$500K2018
West Virginia Univ Foundation Inc
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE ENERGY EXPRESS PROGRAM FOR WOOD, RITCHIE AND PLEASANTS COUNTY
Morgantown, WV$425K2020
Childrens Museum of the Mov Inc
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE RENOVATIONS AND OPERATIONS OF THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM.
Parkerburg, WV$405K2024
West Virginia University Foundation Inc
FUNDS FOR WVU ATHLETICS.
Morgantown, WV$400K2017
West Virginia Univ Foundation Inc
FUNDS FOR THE WVU ATHLETICS PROGRAM
Morgantown, WV$400K2023
West Virginia University Foundation Inc
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE WVU ATHLETICS PROGRAM
Morgantown, WV$350K2018
Downtown Pkb
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR OPERATING SUPPORT, DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS AND POINT PARK MUSIC SERIES.
Parkersburg, WV$224K2017
Downtown Pkb
MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE NEW CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INITIATIVE
Parkersburg, WV$150K2018
Community Resources Inc
FUNDS TO PURCHASE EXISTING DAY CARE FACILITY AND SOME RENOVATIONS.
Parkersburg, WV$125K2017

The Ross Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.7M
2018$1.7M
2020$2.0M
2022$5.4M
2023$8.0M
2024$5.4M

How to apply for funding from The Ross Foundation Inc

From The Ross Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“THERE ARE TWO CYCLES OF GRANTS PER YEAR.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at therossfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Ross Foundation Inc

Does The Ross Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes — The Ross Foundation Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Ross Foundation Inc fund?
The Ross Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include West Virginia University at Parkersburg, West Virginia University at Parkersburg, Childrens Museum of the Mov Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Ross Foundation Inc give in grants?
The Ross Foundation Inc reported $2.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $24.1M over 169 grants.
Where is The Ross Foundation Inc located?
The Ross Foundation Inc is based in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 204652067.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Ross Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Ross Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.