The Ross College Foundation

What The Ross College Foundation does

The Ross College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 22800 Hall Road, Suite 800, Clinton Township, Michigan. It exists to address the U.S. healthcare workforce shortage by removing financial barriers for students at Ross College and Ross Medical Education Center, the educational institutions operated by Ross Education. The foundation's product surface consists of four named scholarships (Kelly Byrnes Scholarship, Kristen Beal Scholarship, Curious Printing Scholarship, and the Pacific Dental Services Foundation Dr. Carolyn Ghazal Dental Assistant Scholarship) and two grants (Ross Opportunity Grant of up to $1,000 and a Ross Financial Hardship Grant of up to $500), together covering tuition, fees, and hardship support for single parents, non-traditional learners, and lower-EFC enrollees in medical assisting, nursing, dental assisting, pharmacy technician, and related allied health programs.

The foundation has no proprietary technology platform; its operations are essentially program administration, donor stewardship, and event logistics. Revenue mechanics are typical of a small public charity: tax-deductible donations accepted via a PayPal-hosted donate button, branded merchandise sales (e.g., $20 Gildan cotton t-shirts through a small online shop), and fundraising events including the annual Charity Awards Dinner and virtual events such as 'Palettes of Possibilities.' Distribution is single-channel and domestic, with direct dollar flow from donors and merchandise buyers to scholarship and grant awards; corporate sponsors (Wright Beamer, Glass Doctor, Let's Roam) and healthcare system partners (Deaconess Health Systems, University of Toledo Physicians) supplement the funding base and provide externship pipelines.

Since inception, the foundation reports awarding $18,000+ in aid to more than 30 students and raising $35,000+ at its inaugural 2023 Charity Awards Dinner. Governance is via a board of directors; no headcount, salary, or revenue figures are disclosed. The foundation operates within the broader Ross Education ecosystem, with the Ross Opportunity Grant specifically tied to enrollment at Ross institutions and scholarship criteria (GPA thresholds, dependent status, EFC ranges) directly keyed to the parent institution's student profile.

Name

The Ross College Foundation

Legal name

The Ross College Foundation

Website

https://rosscollegefoundation.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Ross College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that funds scholarships and hardship grants for healthcare students enrolled at Ross College and Ross Medical Education Center, supported by donations, merchandise sales, and fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Educational Foundation

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

akta.pro primary industry

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

College Access, Scholarships & Student Success Nonprofits (BPAGADAE)

Keywords

• Scholarship foundation
• Healthcare education grants
• Nonprofit fundraising
• Student financial aid
• Allied health scholarships

Headquarters

HQ city

Clinton Township

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: The foundation receives charitable donations from individuals and organizations to fund scholarships and grants for healthcare students.
2. Merchandise Sales: The foundation sells branded merchandise including t-shirts and Ross College gear, with proceeds funding scholarships and grants.
3. Fundraising Events: The foundation hosts virtual and in-person fundraising events including the 'Palettes of Possibilities' paint night and the annual Charity Awards Dinner.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Ross College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that funds and administers scholarships and grants for students enrolled at Ross College and Ross Medical Education Center pursuing allied health careers. It also sells branded merchandise and hosts fundraising events to generate revenue that is fully directed to student financial aid.

Product overview

The Ross College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates as a single-focused product: providing financial support to healthcare students. The Foundation offers four named scholarship programs (Kelly Byrnes Scholarship, Kristen Beal Scholarship, Curious Printing Scholarship, and the Dr. Carolyn Ghazal Dental Assistant Scholarship through partner Pacific Dental Services Foundation) and two grants (Ross Opportunity Grant and Ross Financial Hardship Grant). Additionally, the Foundation sells merchandise (T-shirts) to raise funds for these programs. All funds raised through donations and merchandise sales go directly to scholarships and grants for students at Ross College and Ross Medical Education Center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kelly Byrnes Scholarship Scholarship awarded to students who have demonstrated continuous progress through their Ross program, measured by cumulative GPA and personal commitment to academic completion. Available to students who have completed at least two modules with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Intended for allied health students at Ross College and Ross Medical Education Center.
• Kristen Beal Scholarship Scholarship for single parents enrolled in fully online programs at Ross College, Sylvania, covering programs including Health Care Administration, Medical Office Administration, Medical Billing Administrative Specialist, Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance Billing and Office Administration, and Pharmacy Technician. Requires primary custody of at least one child aged 12 or younger.
• Curious Printing Scholarship $500 nonrenewable scholarship for Ross students who are single parents or students without a living parent enrolled full-time. Requires submission of a 250-word essay and applies to direct tuition costs.
• Pacific Dental Services Foundation Dr. Carolyn Ghazal Dental Assistant Scholarship Partner program scholarship created by the Pacific Dental Services Foundation to recognize the importance of dental assistants. Named after Dr. Carolyn Ghazal, it supports Ross students with financial assistance for dental assistant training and aims to develop the next generation of dental assistant leaders with a passion for service.
• Ross Opportunity Grant Grant for qualifying students enrolling at Ross Medical Education Center or Ross College. Maximum of $1,000 for direct tuition costs and fees after Title IV funding options have been exhausted. Requires independent student status with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) between 1,000-6,000.
• Ross Financial Hardship Grant Grant for students who have encountered unexpected financial hardship and are unable to meet Ross Payment Plan obligations. Maximum of $500 for direct tuition costs and fees after all other aid options have been exhausted.
• Ross College Foundation T-Shirt Gildan 100% cotton t-shirt with screen printed graphics sold for $20 per shirt (shipping included). Proceeds directly fund the Foundation's scholarships and grants for healthcare students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ students awarded financial aid
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pacific Dental Services FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner program providing the Dr. Carolyn Ghazal Dental Assistant Scholarship for Ross students pursuing dental assisting careers. Named after Dr. Carolyn Ghazal to recognize her heart for service. Supports students with financial assistance for dental assistant training.
• Deaconess Health SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare system partner that recruits Ross students for employment. Founded in 1892, serves 51 counties in Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky. Operates Step Up tuition reimbursement program for employees. Participates in Ross employer partnerships and student recruitment.
• University of Toledo PhysicianscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAwarded Ross Employer of the Year 2023 for partnership in developing healthcare professionals. Provides externship opportunities for Ross students with potential for hiring graduates. Recognized for preparing students with clinical and administrative skills.
• Wright BeamerminorOthersCorporate sponsor supporting The Ross College Foundation.
• Glass DoctorminorOthersCorporate sponsor supporting The Ross College Foundation.
• Let's RoamminorOthersCorporate sponsor supporting The Ross College Foundation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tylenol Future Care Scholarship: Annual scholarship program for healthcare students pursuing careers as doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals — same end beneficiary population and scholarship-funding model as The Ross College Foundation.
• Pacific Dental Services Foundation: Co-brands the Dr. Carolyn Ghazal Dental Assistant Scholarship with The Ross College Foundation and is itself a healthcare-focused grantmaking foundation supporting dental assisting students — directly comparable mission, beneficiary population, and funding model.
• Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association: Provides scholarships to nursing students at all levels; directly comparable in being a dedicated scholarship foundation serving healthcare students, with named scholarship programs and corporate sponsor support.
• National Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship: Scholarship fund for Hispanic health professional students, including nursing and allied health — comparable mission of removing financial barriers for healthcare students and reliance on donations/corporate sponsorships.
• Nurses Educational Funds: One of the oldest U.S. nursing scholarship foundations, providing need-based scholarships to nursing students; comparable as a single-purpose scholarship foundation serving healthcare students through donor-funded awards.

Broad incumbents

• American Medical Association Foundation: Physician-focused philanthropic arm providing scholarships to medical students; broader in scope and targeting physicians rather than allied health, but operates a comparable scholarship-grantmaking model for healthcare trainees.
• CVS Health Foundation: Funds healthcare workforce scholarships and pipeline programs, particularly pharmacy technicians and allied health; comparable in targeting allied-health workforce access and using corporate foundation dollars to fund scholarships.
• Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: One of the largest U.S. healthcare-focused philanthropic foundations, funding scholarships and workforce development for nurses and allied health professionals across the country; comparable mission of expanding access to healthcare careers, though at vastly greater scale and broader scope.

Emerging players

• Delta Dental Foundation: Funds dental workforce development including scholarships for dental hygiene and assisting students; comparable in funding dental assisting scholarships and serving a similar beneficiary population as the Ghazal Dental Assistant Scholarship.

Others

• Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) scholarships: Administers scholarship and loan programs for medical students pursuing healthcare careers; adjacent ecosystem participant that operates as a healthcare-education scholarship clearinghouse rather than a direct competitor but is a comparable channel for healthcare scholarship capital.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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