Overview
The Ross Foundation, based in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling approximately $114.5 million. In the most recent fiscal year, the foundation reported expenses of about $2.2 million and revenue of approximately $3 million. The foundation supports various communities primarily in Arkansas, with some funding also directed to Colorado. Key cities funded include Arkadelphia, Little Rock, and Hot Springs, among others. The foundation is led by Chairman Ross Whipple and includes a team of trustees and directors who oversee operations and programs. The foundation's leadership team includes individuals such as Mary Whipple, Mark Karnes, and Mary Elizabeth Eldridge, who contribute varying hours and receive compensation for their roles. The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus, indicating a potentially broad philanthropic scope.
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Financials
in 2024, compared to $114,833,582 in 2023
26 grants awarded in 2024
Of total expenses go to programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $351,684 | Arkadelphia Promise Foundation | Scholarship Fund 2021 | 235 North 11 Street Arkadelphia, AR US | 2022 |
| $351,684 | Arkadelphia Promise Foundation | Scholarship Fund 2023 | 235 North 11 Street Arkadelphia, AR US | 2023 |
| $351,684 | Arkadelphia Promise Foundation | Scholarship Fund 2024 | 235 North 11 Street Arkadelphia, AR US | 2024 |
| $136,826 | Arkansas Game & Fish Foundation | Conservation Work (Big Timber WMA and (JMWMA Funds), Support work in the West Gulf Coastal Plain. | 2 Natural Resources Drive Little Rock, AR US | 2024 |
| $135,225 | Arkansas Game & Fish Foundation | Big Timber WMA, JMWMA and support work in the West Gulf Coastal Plain in SW AR | 2 Natural Resources Drive Little Rock, AR US | 2023 |
| $134,338 | Arkansas Game & Fish Foundation | Big Timber WMA, JMWMA, National Bobwhite Technical Committee Mtg | 2 Natural Resources Drive Little Rock, AR US | 2022 |
| $50,643 | The Nature Conservancy | Control burn ignition drone and general support | 601 N University Ave Little Rock, AR US | 2022 |
| $46,094 | The Nature Conservancy | Unrestricted Grant and Scott Simon Retirement Project | 601 N University Ave Little Rock, AR US | 2023 |
| $41,735 | Arkansas Forestry Assoc Education Foundation | Unrestricted Grant | 1213 W 4th St Little Rock, AR US | 2024 |
| $41,735 | The Nature Conservancy | Unrestricted Grant | 601 N University Ave Little Rock, AR US | 2024 |
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People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
MK
Mark Karnes
| Director of Operations/Trustee | $139577 | 2024 |
MK
Mark Karnes
| Director of Operations/Trustee | $134911 | 2023 |
MK
Mark Karnes
| Director of Operations/Trustee | $126911 | 2022 |
RW
Ross Whipple
| Chairman/Trustee | $76232 | 2024 |
RW
Ross Whipple
| Chairman/Trustee | $76112 | 2023 |
MEE
Mary Elizabeth Eldridge
| Director of Programs/Trustee | $62983 | 2024 |
MEE
Mary Elizabeth Eldridge
| Director of Programs/Trustee | $61583 | 2023 |
RW
Ross Whipple
| Chairman/Trustee | $61085 | 2022 |
MEE
Mary Elizabeth Eldridge
| Director of Programs/Trustee | $54583 | 2022 |
MW
Mary Whipple
| Secretary/Trustee | $18000 | 2023 |
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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