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The Gary and Carol Ross Foundation at a glance

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The Gary and Carol Ross Foundation

Its FY2024 filing reports that it funds preselected organizations and did not take unsolicited requests; check the foundation's own site before ruling it out.

$160k
Granted FY2024still arriving
21
Grants FY2024still arriving
3
States reached
$25k
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
01What it funds
01100% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2019 to 2024.

Health$261kInternational$134kReligion$71kEducation$67kEnvironment$50kArts & Culture$46kPublic Safety & Disaster$43kSocial Science$20kOther$0
02FY2024 · 21 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

By grant size · FY2024

  • Under $10k13 grants · $29k
  • $10k–50k8 grants · $131k
$5,000
Median grant
3
States reached
$1.1M
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
WASHINGTON INSTITUTE FOR NEAR EAST POLICY$25,000
HSS FOUNDATION$23,200
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY DEPT OF OPHTHAL$20,000
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY FOLEY RETINA RESEARCH FOUND$20,000
ENERGY POLICY RESEARCH FOUNDATION$12,000
NYU LANGHORNE HEALTH$11,000
THE ENERGY FORUM$10,000
COVENANT HOUSE$10,000
CONGREGATION EMANU-EL OF NYC$5,000
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY$5,000
COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS$5,000
WE ARE ALL MUSIC FOUNDATION$5,000
NEW YORK CITY BALLET$2,600
AILEY LEGACY IN MOTION$1,750
HISTIOCYTOSIS ASSOCIATION$1,100
02The need
03

Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

show:

Its human-services grants (FY22–24, $10k) land where the poverty rate runs at 17%, against an area that typically sits at 11%. 100% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Most of its grants land in higher-need ZIPs.

area typical 11%WORLD CHILDHOOD FOUNDATION: $100 → 17%COVENANT HOUSE: $10k → 17%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.

Which US states its grants reach

IL
NY
IA
NJ
CT
KY
VA
MD
DC
OK
TX
FL
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

82%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$605k · 27 repeat orgs$131k to everyone else

Grantees it renews have grown median revenue +54% since the first grant, against +34% for those funded once.

27 repeat relationships: 14 still active in FY2024, 13 since wound down; 7 grantees were first funded in FY2024 (too recent to call).

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

27
31

Total granted

$605k
$67k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+54%
+34%

Still filing today

59%
68%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2024, 60% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $64k went to new ones.

50%100%’19’20’21’22’23’24
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’19’20’21’22’23’24
Arts & CultureEducationInternationalHuman ServicesHealthPhilanthropyOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • WI
    WASHINGTON INSTITUTE FOR NEAR EAST POLICY
    5× · 2020–2024 · $105k · revenue +0%
  • TE
    THE ENERGY FORUM INC
    5× · 2020–2024 · $38k · revenue +24%
  • WA
    WE ARE ALL MUSIC FOUNDATION INC
    6× · 2019–2024 · $27k · revenue +272%

Funded once

  • WE
    WILMER EYE INSTITUTE CTR FOR NANOMEDICINE
    one grant, 2019 · $20k
  • IG
    Individual grant recipient
    one grant, 2019 · $5k
  • PB
    PATROLMAN'S BENEVOLENT ASSOC OF SOUTHAMPTON
    one grant, 2023 · $5k
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
New York University

Nyu is a private university with approximately 60,000 matriculating students in 20 schools and institutes. nyu's primary missions are education, research and scholarship, and patient care.

Education
2
National September 11 Memorial and Museum At the World Trade Center

The national september 11 memorial & museum at the world trade center bears solemn witness to the terrorist attacks of september 11, 2001, and february 26, 1993. located at a site made sacred through loss, the memorial & museum remembers…

Arts & Culture
3
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Chartered by a unanimous act of congress, the museum is america's national institution for the documentation, study, interpretation, and education of holocaust history and serves as our country's memorial to the victims of the holocaust.…

Arts & Culture
4
Institute for Advanced Study - Louis Bamberger & Mrs Felix Fuld Foundation

The institute for advanced study (the institute) is one of the world's leading centers for theoretical research and intellectual inquiry. see schedule o.

Science & Tech
5
Museum of the City of New York

The museum of the city of new york fosters understanding of the distinctive nature of urban life in the world's most influential metropolis. it engages visitors by celebrating, documenting, and interpreting the city's past, present, and…

Arts & Culture
6
American Museum of Natural History

The museum's mission statement is: "to discover, interpret, and disseminate - through scientific research and education - knowledge about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe."

Arts & Culture
7
National Science and Technology Medals Foundation Inc

The nstmf's mission is to build inclusive stem communities across the united states. fundamental to these communities are the significant, inspirational connections we foster between the individuals who have received national recognition…

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8
Us Middle East Project Inc

The organization's mission is to engage in non partisan analysis of u.s. foreign policy in the middle east, with special emphasis on the middle east peace process, and to present policymakers in the united states, in the region and in the…

International
9
New York Genome Center Inc

Operate a state-of-the-art, world-class genomic research center that creates and uses advanced genomics to understand the genetic basis of disease. for more information, see schedule o.

Health
10
Lowell Observatory

The mission of lowell observatory is to pursue the study of astronomy, especially the study of our solar system and its evolution; to conduct pure research in astronomical phenomena; and to maintain quality public education and outreach…

Science & Tech
11
The Jewish Museum

The mission of the jewish museum is to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret art and jewish culture. see schedule o for more information.

Arts & Culture
12
Columbia University Press

Enhance Columbia University's education mission by acquiring and publishing outstanding original works by scholars and others that contribute to an understanding of global human concerns. Columbia University Press became part of the…

Arts & Culture
How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is The New York Public Library Astor Lenox and Tilden Foundations; the most unlike its peers is Energy Policy Research Foundation Inc. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
04the grantee network

41 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 41 of the 66 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

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Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
5
Early backer (in before they grew)
40/41
Grantees still filing
32/41
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

Individual grant recipient: $85,000 · OtherIndividual grant recipientHSS FOUNDATION: $70,200 · OtherHSS FOUNDATIONCONGREGATION EMANU-EL OF NYC: $70,000 · OtherCONGREGATION EMANU-EL OF NYCTHE GRADUATE CENTER FOUNDATION INC: $23,250 · OtherNYU LANGHORNE HEALTH: $21,000 · OtherCOLUMBIA UNIVERSITY FOLEY RETINA RESEARCH FOUND: $20,000 · OtherIndividual grant recipient: $20,000 · OtherEPRINC: $20,000 · OtherWILMER EYE INSTITUTE CTR FOR NANOMEDICINE: $20,000 · OtherCOLUMBIA UNIVERSITY DEPT OF OPHTHAL: $20,000 · Other+33 more: $117,650 · Other+33 moreWASHINGTON INSTITUTE FOR NEAR EAST POLICY: $105,000 · InternationalWASHINGTON INSTIT…COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS INC: $10,000 · InternationalCOUNCIL ON FOREIG…+2 more: $1,000 · InternationalWE ARE ALL MUSIC FOUNDATION INC: $27,000 · Arts & CultureNEW YORK CITY BALLET INC: $9,900 · Arts & CultureTHE VIVIAN BEAUMONT THEATERINC D/B/A LINCOLN CENTER THEATER: $5,000 · Arts & CultureALL STARS PROJECT INC: $5,000 · Arts & Culture+3 more: $1,800 · Arts & CultureThe New York Public Library Astor Lenox and Tilden Foundations: $15,000 · EducationTHE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK: $12,000 · EducationSTUDENTSPONSOR PARTNERS INC: $11,000 · EducationFOLDS OF HONOR FOUNDATION: $3,000 · Education+3 more: $1,300 · EducationTHE ENERGY FORUM INC: $37,500 · EnvironmentCOVENANT HOUSE: $10,000 · Human ServicesAmerican National Red Cross & Its Constituent Chapters and Branches: $500 · Human Services+1 more: $100 · Human ServicesFeeding America: $6,000 · Food & Nutrition
Other$487,100International$116,000Arts & Culture$48,700Education$42,300Environment$37,500Human Services$10,600Food & Nutrition$6,000

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$100k$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetWASHINGTON INSTITUTE FOR NEAR EAST POLICY: $105,000 over 5y, 0.1% of budgetTHE ENERGY FORUM INC: $37,500 over 5y, 22% of budgetWE ARE ALL MUSIC FOUNDATION INC: $27,000 over 6y, 9.6% of budgetTHE GRADUATE CENTER FOUNDATION INC: $23,250 over 5y, 0.1% of budgetThe New York Public Library Astor Lenox and Tilden Foundations: $15,000 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetTHE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK: $12,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSTUDENTSPONSOR PARTNERS INC: $11,000 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetLONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY: $11,000 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetCOVENANT HOUSE: $10,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetCOUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS INC: $10,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetNEW YORK CITY BALLET INC: $9,900 over 6y, 0.0% of budgetFeeding America: $6,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetAVENUES FOR JUSTICE INC: $5,000 over 1y, 0.3% of budgetTHE VIVIAN BEAUMONT THEATERINC D/B/A LINCOLN CENTER THEATER: $5,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetALL STARS PROJECT INC: $5,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetHISTIOCYTOSIS ASSOCIATION INC: $3,100 over 3y, 0.1% of budgetFOLDS OF HONOR FOUNDATION: $3,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetTHE NEW YORK TIMES COMMUNITIES FUND: $2,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetWHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART: $1,050 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetK9S FOR WARRIORS INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetFISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetPARKINSON'S FOUNDATION INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetUNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetPALISADE CO NO 4 FORT LEE FIRE DEPT: $1,000 over 1y, 1.6% of budgetUNITED JEWISH APPEAL-FEDERATION OF JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES OF NEW YORK INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetMETROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART: $550 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetUNITED STATES FUND FOR UNICEF: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetAMERICARES FOUNDATION INC: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetFORT LEE VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS: $500 over 1y, 0.4% of budgetINTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS & JEWS INC: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetAmerican National Red Cross & Its Constituent Chapters and Branches: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetTHE SILVER SHIELD FOUNDATION INC: $300 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetSPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW YORK INC: $200 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetTHE GEORGE W BUSH FOUNDATION: $200 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetMuseum of Modern Art: $200 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetChristian Herald Association Inc: $100 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetWORLD CHILDHOOD FOUNDATION INC: $100 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetAMERICAN FEDERATION OF POLICE AND CONCERNED CITIZENS INC: $100 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSTEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION: $100 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSHARE OUR STRENGTH: $100 over 1y, 0.0% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

  • Who funds WASHINGTON INSTITUTE FOR NEAR EAST POLICY ↗
  • Who funds THE ENERGY FORUM INC ↗
  • Who funds WE ARE ALL MUSIC FOUNDATION INC ↗
  • Who funds THE GRADUATE CENTER FOUNDATION INC ↗
  • Who funds The New York Public Library Astor Lenox and Tilden Foundations ↗
  • Who funds ENERGY POLICY RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC ↗
  • Who funds THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK ↗
  • Who funds STUDENTSPONSOR PARTNERS INC ↗
  • Who funds LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY ↗
  • Who funds COVENANT HOUSE ↗
  • Who funds COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS INC ↗
  • Who funds NEW YORK CITY BALLET INC ↗
  • Who funds Feeding America ↗
  • Who funds AVENUES FOR JUSTICE INC ↗
  • Who funds THE VIVIAN BEAUMONT THEATERINC D/B/A LINCOLN CENTER THEATER ↗
  • Who funds ALL STARS PROJECT INC ↗
  • Who funds HISTIOCYTOSIS ASSOCIATION INC ↗
  • Who funds FOLDS OF HONOR FOUNDATION ↗
  • Who funds THE NEW YORK TIMES COMMUNITIES FUND ↗
  • Who funds WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART ↗
  • Who funds K9S FOR WARRIORS INC ↗

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

National Philanthropi…Vanguard Charitable E…American Online Givin…Donor Advised Charita…Fidelity Investments …Amazonsmile Foundation
National Philanthropic TrustPA8× affinity5 shared granteesties to 5 of 5Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: National Philanthropic Trust · Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program · American Online Giving Foundation Inc · Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc · Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund · Amazonsmile Foundation

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization The Gary and Carol Ross Foundation funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from The Gary and Carol Ross Foundation. Bigger dots raise more.

2024
’20’21’22’23’24’25
no gov · 60%2%6%14%25%funder's share of their income ↑0%6%13%19%25%share of the org’s income from government →median 0%
  • Americares Foundation Inc: 0% of income from government
  • K9S for Warriors Inc: 0% of income from government
no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
6get no government money at all
6report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
0rely on government for over half their income
⤢ axis zoomed · 0–25%
typical government reliance, FY20–25
How this is measured
Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.

On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 66 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

How this is measured
Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2024, released 2024. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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