STEPHEN M ROSS FOUNDATION
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2024 · Form 990PF · revenue $630K · expenses $812K · assets $11.7M
- Also known as
- C/O JORDAN PARK TRUST COMPANY
- EIN
- 38-7104084
- Address
- 60 PENHALLOW ST STE 400, PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801-7830
- NTEE code
- T22 Private Independent Foundations (Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations) published (IRS Business Master File)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (trust)
- Ruling date
- February 2016 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (private foundation) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Private non-operating foundation
- Cross-check
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Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
None of the 3 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
3 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Park Trust Company Llc Institution | TRUSTEE | 2021-2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Stephen M Ross | DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE | 2017-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Prespecta Trust Llc Institution (former) | TRUSTEE | 2015-2020 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JORDAN PARK TRUST COMPANY LLC Institution | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STEPHEN M ROSS | DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2023 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JORDAN PARK TRUST COMPANY LLC Institution | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STEPHEN M ROSS | DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2022 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JORDAN PARK TRUST COMPANY LLC Institution | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STEPHEN M ROSS | DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2021 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JORDAN PARK TRUST COMPANY LLC Institution | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STEPHEN M ROSS | DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2020 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESPECTA TRUST LLC Institution | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STEPHEN M ROSS | DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2019 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESPECTA TRUST LLC Institution | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STEPHEN M ROSS | DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2018 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESPECTA TRUST LLC Institution | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STEPHEN M ROSS | DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2017 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESPECTA TRUST LLC Institution | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STEPHEN M ROSS | DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2015 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prespecta Trust LLC Institution | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2024 · 7 grants to organizations · $396K
2023 · 7 grants to organizations · $39.0M
2022 · 2 grants to organizations · $40K
2021 · 1 grant to organizations · $10K
2020 · 1 grant to organizations · $3.0M
2019 · 2 grants to organizations · $10.8M
2018 · 4 grants to organizations · $1.3M
2017 · 4 grants to organizations · $12.6M
2015 · 1 grant to organizations · $1K
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributors listed on Schedule B of the Form 990-PF: name, city and state as filed (street addresses are not shown), with total and noncash contributions for the year. A link to an organization's page is tagged Fuzzy with its name-similarity score (0 to 1) when it rests on name and state; Schedule B lists no EIN, so no link here is an exact identifier match.
2022 · 1 contributor · $40.0M
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STEPHEN ROSS | Person | PALM BEACH, FL | $40,000,000 | $40,000,000 | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2022 · filing |
2020 · 3 contributors · $12.4M
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STEPHEN M ROSS | Person | NEW YORK, NY | $11,438,436 | $11,438,436 | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2020 · filing |
| 2 | KARA ROSS | Person | NEW YORK, NY | $805,804 | $805,804 | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2020 · filing |
| 3 | STEPHEN M ROSS | Person | NEW YORK, NY | $150,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2020 · filing |
2018 · 1 contributor · $500K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STEPHEN M ROSS | Organization or other | NEW YORK, NY | $500,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2018 · filing |
2017 · 1 contributor · $12.6M
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STEPHEN M ROSS | Organization or other | NEW YORK, NY | $12,600,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2017 · filing |
2015 · 1 contributor · $1.0M
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STEPHEN M ROSS | Person | NEW YORK, NY | $1,000,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2015 · filing |
Contributors listed here are as reported on the filing. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $629,520 | $812,442 | $11,718,135 | $11,718,135 | $0 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $21,203,219 | $39,447,813 | $11,904,457 | $11,904,457 | $0 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $40,306,893 | $206,973 | $30,149,051 | $30,149,051 | $40,000,000 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $533,154 | $98,385 | $12,881,113 | $12,881,113 | $0 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $12,596,344 | $3,141,863 | $12,446,344 | $12,446,344 | $12,394,240 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $13,667,831 | $10,821,690 | $2,991,863 | $2,991,863 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $500,016 | $1,352,591 | $145,722 | $145,722 | $500,000 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $12,600,052 | $12,601,000 | $998,297 | $998,297 | $12,600,000 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2015 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $1,000,021 | $1,851 | $999,195 | $999,195 | $1,000,000 | - | $0 | - | - |
Connected to
Organizations that list some of the same people on their returns (officers, directors, key employees on this organization’s latest return), and related organizations it lists on Schedule R.
- RELATED AFFORDABLE FOUNDATION INC New York, NY · 1 person in common (Stephen M Ross)
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
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Same category: NTEE code and revenue
Ranked without any AI: same NTEE code first, then the same NTEE group; then revenue within 2x, 5x or 10x; then the same state; then similar name and mission text. NTEE: the IRS’s code when it lists one, otherwise FURP’s inferred code. Same state only · More (100)
| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL K THORNE FOUNDATION INC | NH | T22 | $641,429 | $409,730 | DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| STS FOUNDATION | IL | T22 | $612,085 | $679,133 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| ROC FOUNDATION | KS | T22 | $611,335 | $2,383,066 | Trustee | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| EL ROI FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $597,602 | $551,039 | PRESIDENT/AS REQUIRED | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| Romano Foundation | FL | T22 | $675,000 | $0 | Trustee | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| ALEX GROSS FOUNDATION | NJ | T22 | $590,825 | $788,008 | Trustee | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| THE A M FOUNDATION | NY | T22 | $585,524 | $586,128 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| STELLAR FOUNDATION INC | FL | T22 | $582,500 | $576,529 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| SNAVE FOUNDATION | MA | T22 | $598,131 | $652,362 | SEC/EXECUTIVE TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x |
| HOPE STAR FOUNDATION | NC | T22 | $637,396 | $461,132 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x |
| ROBET FOUNDATION INC | IN | T22 | $605,884 | $309,955 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x |
| BP FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $585,068 | $876,082 | TRUSTEE | $108,571 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x |
| SENSER FOUNDATION | IL | T22 | $621,504 | $607,115 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x |
| SCHALON FOUNDATION | MI | T22 | $620,763 | $468,871 | TREASURER DIR | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x |
| CHENNS FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $658,625 | $193,045 | CEO | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x |
| RICHENTHAL FOUNDATION | NY | T22 | $628,280 | $1,078,255 | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | $205,848 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x |
| ANN M HART FOUNDATION | WA | T22 | $653,799 | $145,381 | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT, TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x |
| M E WEBBER FOUNDATION | DE | T22 | $590,205 | $1,033,013 | Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas | $50,000 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x |
| HAP FOUNDATION | DE | T22 | $626,006 | $687,980 | Trustee | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x |
| ELF FOUNDATION | NY | T22 | $616,535 | $246,559 | Trustee | $48,562 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x |
| ONDA FOUNDATION | VT | T22 | $583,964 | $976,248 | Director | $24,700 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x |
| FANNIE AND STEPHEN KAHN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | TX | T22 | $628,569 | $787,650 | President | $132,000 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x |
| REDBIRD FOUNDATION | TN | T22 | $632,636 | $668,885 | BOARD CHAIR | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x |
| MADRONA FOUNDATION | WA | T22 | $640,605 | $359,026 | PRESIDENT, TREASURER, DIR. | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x |
| BILLIE & GEORGE ROSS FOUNDATION INC | CT | T22 | $594,056 | $492,820 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x |
Who funds organizations like this
Grantors that funded the 100 most similar organizations. Ranked by total given to them. Foundations (990-PF) and donor-advised fund sponsors only. Same matching as Funders above (by EIN, or by name for foundations).
| Grantor | Total given | Grants | Organizations funded | Type | Years | Which ones |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMANUEL & RIANE GRUSS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | $14,703,354 | 1 | 1 | Private foundation | 2015–2015 | ESHEL STREET FOUNDATION |
| THE UKROP FOUNDATION | $1,743,476 | 3 | 1 | Private foundation | 2009–2015 | HONEY FOUNDATION |
| THE CHAR AND CHUCK FOWLER FAMILY FOUNDATION | $1,000,000 | 5 | 1 | Private foundation | 2020–2024 | SANDSTONE FOUNDATION |
| JANE N MOOTY FOUNDATION | $77,407 | 2 | 1 | Private foundation | 2023–2024 | NORDLYS FOUNDATION |
| ABRAMS FAMILY FOUNDATION INC | $35,000 | 2 | 1 | Private foundation | 2022–2025 | HONEY FOUNDATION |
| WOLSTENHOLME CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | Private foundation | 2024–2024 | TIOGA FOUNDATION |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | DAF sponsor | 2020–2020 | ALEX GROSS FOUNDATION |
| SOLDIER ART WORKSHOPS | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | Private foundation | 2025–2025 | HERVEY FOUNDATION |
| FARRELL FAMILY FOUNDATION | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | Private foundation | 2022–2022 | LEGATUS FOUNDATION |
| SUMNICHT FAMILY FOUNDATION | $1,307 | 1 | 1 | Private foundation | 2017–2017 | LEGATUS FOUNDATION |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990PF · $812,442 spent · pay $0 · grants $396,414 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $396,414 | 48.8% | |
| Taxes | $275,000 | 33.8% | |
| Interest | $91,710 | 11.3% | |
| Other expenses | $26,578 | 3.3% | |
| Fees: other professional | $18,750 | 2.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,990 | 0.5% | |
| Total | $812,442 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990PF · $39,447,813 spent · pay $0 · grants $38,951,006 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $38,951,006 | 98.7% | |
| Taxes | $271,663 | 0.7% | |
| Other expenses | $150,202 | 0.4% | |
| Interest | $74,942 | 0.2% | |
| Total | $39,447,813 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990PF · $206,973 spent · pay $0 · grants $39,655 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxes | $164,044 | 79.3% | |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $39,655 | 19.2% | |
| Interest | $3,274 | 1.6% | |
| Total | $206,973 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990PF · $98,385 spent · pay $0 · grants $10,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxes | $88,310 | 89.8% | |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $10,000 | 10.2% | |
| Other expenses | $75 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $98,385 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990PF · $3,141,863 spent · pay $0 · grants $3,000,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $3,000,000 | 95.5% | |
| Taxes | $141,863 | 4.5% | |
| Total | $3,141,863 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990PF · $10,821,690 spent · pay $0 · grants $10,817,690 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $10,817,690 | 100.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $3,970 | 0.0% | |
| Other expenses | $30 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $10,821,690 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990PF · $1,352,591 spent · pay $0 · grants $1,338,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $1,338,000 | 98.9% | |
| Fees: legal | $14,590 | 1.1% | |
| Taxes | $1 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $1,352,591 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990PF · $12,601,000 spent · pay $0 · grants $12,601,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $12,601,000 | 100.0% | |
| Total | $12,601,000 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990PF · $1,851 spent · pay $0 · grants $1,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $1,000 | 54.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $850 | 45.9% | |
| Taxes | $1 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $1,851 | 100% |
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