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The Stephen M. Ross Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $396.4K across 10 grantees, emphasizing a selective approach to funding. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE
$26.4M
39%
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
$21.6M
32%
NEW YORK STEM CELL FOUNDATION INC
$9.4M
14%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$1.6M
Median 2nd year grant
$3M
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to STEPHEN M ROSS FOUNDATION?
No. STEPHEN M ROSS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does STEPHEN M ROSS FOUNDATION give?
STEPHEN M ROSS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, 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 STEPHEN M ROSS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from STEPHEN M ROSS FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $1.6 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does STEPHEN M ROSS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, STEPHEN M ROSS FOUNDATION awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $396 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did STEPHEN M ROSS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, STEPHEN M ROSS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, and NEW YORK STEM CELL FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to STEPHEN M ROSS FOUNDATION?
STEPHEN M ROSS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.