Private foundation · EIN 71-6060574

The Ross Foundation

Accepts applications

Arkadelphia, AR

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2024-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2025 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202533119349100648
Total assets (EOY)$111,875,867
Grants paid$725,755
Typical (median) grant$5,000
Grants listed27
Giving in home state (AR)100%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K13
$5K–$25K8
$25K–$100K4
$100K+2

Smallest $500 · Largest $351,684

Geographic focus

AR
100%

Common purposes

educationworktimberclarkcountyconferenceasmsaoutdoorscholarshipconservationjmwmafundswestgulfcoastal

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$734,229$114,473,88426
2024$725,755$111,875,86727

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactMary Elizabeth Eldridge The Ross Fo
AddressPO Box 335, Arkadelphia, AR, 71923
Phone8702469881
Emailmeeldridge@rossfoundation.us
Form & materialsThe application process consists of two steps. The first step is the preparation of a pre-proposal form, which can be found online at http://rossfoundation.us/pdfs/PreProposal_Info.pdf
DeadlinesSubmission deadlines are posted online at http://rossfoundation.us/application_procedure.html
RestrictionsThe major focus of the Foundation's philanthropic program has historically been restricted to projects that are located in the Clark County, Arkansas area. Applicant organizations must demonstrate tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) or public charity status under Sections 509(a)(1) or (2) of the Internal Revenue Code. Funding is not provided for political lobbying, political advocacy or legislative activities, or grants to individuals. Funding is generally not provided for operating expenses of established agencies, grants to foreign organizations, grants for foreign expenditure or debt reduction drives.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Arkadelphia Promise FoundationArkadelphia, ARScholarship Fund 2024$351,684
Arkansas Game & Fish FoundationLittle Rock, ARConservation Work (Big Timber WMA and (JMWMA Funds), Support work in the West Gulf Coastal Plain.$153,209
Arkansas Forestry Assoc Education FoundationLittle Rock, ARUnrestricted Grant$46,606
The Nature ConservancyLittle Rock, ARUnrestricted Grant$46,606
City Of ArkadelphiaArkadelphia, ARArkadelphia Festival of the Arts and License Plate Readers$33,750
Ouachita Baptist UniversityArkadelphia, ARPurchase Trees to Beautify Campus$28,600
Arkansas Foodbank NetworkLittle Rock, ARFood Credits for Pantries in Clark County$15,000
Dawson Education CooperativeArkadelphia, ARMini Grant Program - 2024 - 2025$15,000
Arkadelphia Public SchoolsArkadelphia, ARCONE Foundation$10,000
Ouachita Baptist UniversityArkadelphia, AREvaluation of Breeding Birds at Big Timber WMA$10,000
Arkadelphia Public SchoolsArkadelphia, ARFBLA Students attend National Conference$5,000
The Call Of Clark CountyArkadelphia, ARProject - Bring The CALL Home (Office)$5,000
University Of Arkansas Foundation IncFayetteville, ARASMSA Talent Identification Pogram (ASMSA-TIP)$5,000
Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Family ServicesLittle Rock, ARWhat's Next? Workforce Education at Vera Lloyd$5,000
Casa Of Clark And Pike CountiesArkadelphia, ARStrengethening Families$4,200
Hot Springs Documentary Film InstituteHot Springs, ARHSDFF Educational Outreach Programs$3,000
Arkansas Hunters Feeding The HungryLittle Rock, ARSnack Stick Program for Area Schools$2,500
Baptist Health FoundationLittle Rock, ARGeneral support$1,000
Group Living IncArkadelphia, ARGeneral support$1,000
Lions Of Arkansas FoundationHazen, ARGeneral support$1,000
Percy & Donna Malone Child Safety CenterArkadelphia, ARGeneral support$1,000
Soldiers Of Service Of Clark CountyGurdon, ARSOS Walkathon to benefit American Cancer Society$1,000
Arkansas Environmental Education AssociationGreenland, ARStatewide Environmental & Outdoor Education, Conference$500
Clark County 4-H FoundationArkadelphia, ARSupport for the Clark County 4-H Program$500
Curtis Rural Fire DepartmentCurtis, ARUnrestricted Grant$500
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