Ross Foundation

Organization Overview

Ross Foundation is located in Arkadelphia, AR. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ross Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Ross Foundation generated $3.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.6% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Ross Foundation has awarded 317 individual grants totaling $7,016,808. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED ITS CONSERVATION FORESTRY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM IN 2023, BY INCORPORATING DIVERSE MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES WHICH INCLUDED NATURAL STAND MANAGEMENT, PLANTATION STAND MANAGEMENT, HARDWOOD MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, AND UNIQUE PLANT AND HABITAT AREA MANAGEMENT. CONSERVATION FORESTRY OBJECTIVES CONCENTRATE ON THE INCORPORATION OF THESE VARIOUS MANAGEMENT COMPONENTS TO MAINTAIN DIVERSE STANDS EXHIBITING BOTH PLANT AND HABITAT DIVERSITY THROUGHOUT ALL LANDS OWNED AND MANAGED BY THE ROSS FOUNDATION AS CHARITABLE ASSETS. IN 2023, THE FOUNDATION INCURRED $505,343 IN EXPENSES RELATED TO SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR PROFESSIONAL STAFF DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE CONTINUATION OF ITS CONSERVATION FORESTRY PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY, EXPENSES TOTALING $239,316 WERE INCURRED FOR OUTSIDE CONTRACTOR SERVICES AND SUPPLIES AND OPERATING EXPENSES TO ACCOMPLISH PRESCRIBED MANAGEMENT TREATMENTS FOR WILDLIFE HABITAT IMPROVEMENT, STAND REFORESTATION AND MANAGEMENT.


THE FOUNDATION'S LAND IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. DURING 2023, RECREATIONAL USERS ENJOYED VARIOUS PURSUITS INCLUDING HUNTING, FISHING, DAY HIKING, CAMPING, PICNICKING, MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDING, SWIMMING, BACKPACKING, BIRD WATCHING, NATURE STUDY, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND WALKING FOR AEROBIC ACTIVITY. DURING 2023, THE FOUNDATION SPENT $5,915 ON MATERIALS AND $44,537 IN SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR ALLOCATED STAFF TIME RELATED TO PUBLIC RECREATION ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES ON THE ROSS FOUNDATION'S PROPERTY.


THE FOUNDATION'S LANDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES. IN 2023, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED LOGISTICAL SUPPORT AS WELL AS MONITORING SITES FOR RESEARCH CONDUCTED BY OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY TO INVESTIGATE HABITAT SELECTION BY BREEDING BIRDS IN RELATION TO HABITAT COMPLEXITY. THIS MULTI-YEAR PROJECT PROVIDES INFORMATION FOR BIRD CONSERVATION, WHILE PROVIDING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS WITH RESEARCH EXPERIENCE. THE FOUNDATION'S STAFF ALSO HOSTED FIELD TOURS, DESIGNED TO DEMONSTRATE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION TREATMENTS, FOR GROUPS RANGING FROM PRIVATE LANDOWNERS TO PUBLIC SCHOOL AGRICULTURAL INSTRUCTORS AND COLLEGE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES STUDENTS. THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED AN OPERATIONAL OAK REGENERATION STUDY, A COOPERATIVE DEMONSTRATION PROJECT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE. THE FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTED $13,125 IN STAFF TIME SUPPORTING THESE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.


IN 2023, THE FOUNDATION DONATED ONE LOAD OF PINE LOGS TO BE AUCTIONED AT THE ANNUAL SOUTH-CENTRAL ARKANSAS LOG-A-LOAD FOR KIDS EVENT, WHICH IS HELD AS A FUNDRAISING EFFORT FOR THE BENEFIT OF ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE LOAD OF LOGS WAS $1,496.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar $0
Interest on Savings $62,570
Dividends & Interest $0
Net Rental Income$243,749
Net Gain on Sale of Assets $2,606,073
Capital Gain Net Income $2,606,073
Net ST Capital Gain $0
Income Modifications $0
Profit on Inventory Sales $0
Other Income $90,427
Total Revenue $3,030,099

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Ross Foundation has awarded $765,230 in support to 30 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

AR SINGLE PARENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND PROGRAM

PURPOSE: ROSS SCHOLARS

$8,000

ARKADELPHIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: SOLDIERS OF SERVICE - RELAY FOR LIFE EVENT

$1,000

ARKADELPHIA PROMISE FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP FUND 2024

$351,684

ARKADELPHIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PURPOSE: CONE FOUNDATION, FBLA STUDENTS ATTEND NATIONAL CONFERENCE, EDUCATORS RISING - NATIONAL CONFERENCE

$16,000

ARKANSAS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

PURPOSE: STATEWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL & OUTDOOR EDUCATION, CONFERENCE

$500

ARKANSAS FOODBANK NETWORK

PURPOSE: FOOD CREDITS FOR PANTRIES IN CLARK COUNTY

$12,000
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