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RENEE AND EDWARD ROSS FOUNDATION
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RENEE AND EDWARD ROSS FOUNDATION
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CHICAGO, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
36-6914759
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
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RENEE AND EDWARD ROSS FOUNDATION
Closed

CHICAGO, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
36-6914759
Private Foundation
Family Foundation

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This organization closed in 2018. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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The Renee and Edward Ross Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2018, the foundation awarded a total of $20.1 million across 38 grantees, focusing on select initiatives that align with their mission. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$20.1M

2018
Grantees funded
38
Multi-year grantees
87%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

16

Median 1st year grant
$1.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.3K
P
Patrice Alpert
Board Member
I
Ilene Ross
Board Member
N
Nanci Agostini
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RENEE AND EDWARD ROSS FOUNDATION?
No. RENEE AND EDWARD ROSS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RENEE AND EDWARD ROSS FOUNDATION give?
RENEE AND EDWARD ROSS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, 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 RENEE AND EDWARD ROSS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RENEE AND EDWARD ROSS FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $1,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RENEE AND EDWARD ROSS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2018, RENEE AND EDWARD ROSS FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $20.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RENEE AND EDWARD ROSS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2018, RENEE AND EDWARD ROSS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include Illinois Institute of Technology, Providence St Mel School, and The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RENEE AND EDWARD ROSS FOUNDATION?
RENEE AND EDWARD ROSS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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