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= The VanRoss Foundation = The VanRoss Foundation (TVF) is a national 501c3 nonprofit scholarship foundation headquartered in Houston, Texas. The VanRoss Foundation provides partial scholarships to deserving students in 15 states. Each year, applicants from across the nation apply to receive a scholarship from TVF.

History
The Vanross Foundation was inspired by the commitment to education of Barbara Vanross Baskin. Barbara supported her six daughters in pursuing higher education. Not only did she push her daughters academically, she worked with many young people as a christian mentor, volunteer educator and coordinator. The VanRoss foundation honors her legacy. Thee Vanross Foundation, Inc. began in 2006 by doing business as (dba) The Vanross Foundation. The formation of the foundation originated in 2017. Viola Richardson, a graduate of Kansas State University, an Educator, Realtor/Broker, and Founder/CEO of The Vanross Foundation teamed up with Keith Richardson. TVF was Incorporated in 2018. Keith Richardson attended Baylor University. He also worked In Baylor’s Call Center, in which he was awarded honors for surpassing their goals of fundraising. He then worked at United Way for ten years as a Development Officer before pursuing a career as Chief Operating Officer with The Vanross Foundation.

Locations
The VanRoss Foundation provides partial scholarships to high school seniors who pursue higher education. Headquartered in Houston, TX, The VanRoss Foundation serves students in California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New York, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin.

Corporate Partners

 * HEB
 * Kendra Scott
 * Walmart
 * Krispy Kreme
 * Barnes & Noble
 * Wells Fargo
 * John Eagle Honda

Structure
The VanRoss Foundation is led by Founder/CEO Viola Richardson and uses a C-Suite corporate structure. A volunteer board of community leaders oversee operations as well as yearly financials.Board members are eligible to serve 2 consecutive 3-year terms.