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Fiscal Year Start

May 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Mark and Cynthia Ross Family Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, operating by invitation only. With a total of $145K awarded to 41 grantees in 2025, the Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$145K
2025
Grantees funded
41
Multi-year grantees
46%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
25
Median 1st year grant
$690
Median 2nd year grant
$740
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
C
Cynthia C Ross
Board Member
M
Mark E Ross
Board Member
M
Mark Ross
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MARK AND CYNTHIA ROSS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST?
No. MARK AND CYNTHIA ROSS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MARK AND CYNTHIA ROSS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST give?
MARK AND CYNTHIA ROSS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, District Of Columbia, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are MARK AND CYNTHIA ROSS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MARK AND CYNTHIA ROSS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MARK AND CYNTHIA ROSS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST make each year?
In 2025, MARK AND CYNTHIA ROSS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $145 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MARK AND CYNTHIA ROSS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST fund recently?
In 2025, MARK AND CYNTHIA ROSS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include Root NS, Inc., THE PINGREE SCHOOL INC, and Plummer Youth Promise Inc.. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MARK AND CYNTHIA ROSS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST?
MARK AND CYNTHIA ROSS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.