Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation
The Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Alexander City, Alabama. It supports charitable organizations and educational institutions through contributions and related direct and indirect expenses.
Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation gave $724K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $723,500
- +3.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,457
- +8.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $9,904,625
- +51.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No application materials or other application process are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2544 Willow Point Road, Alexander City, AL 35010
Phone: (256) 329-0835
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Harbor ($125K). Together the top 10 received $619K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 96 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
How Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation gives
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 125% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2022) to $724K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $724K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Harbor Ecletic, AL | Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Crimson Tide Foundation Tuscaloosa, AL | Crimson Standard Fund - Athletic Scholarships/ Russell Scholarships | $105,000 |
| University of Alabama Library Tuscaloosa, AL | Russell-Hendrix University Libraries Endowment for Excellence | $85,000 |
| Lake Martin Area United Way Alexander City, AL | Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Adelia Russell Library Alexander City, AL | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Arise Alexander City, AL | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Alexander City Schools Education Foundation Alexander City, AL | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Mainstreet Alexander City Alexander City, AL | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Alexander City, AL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Russell Farm Baptist Church Alexander City, AL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,904,625 | $4,246,782 | $868,879 | $723,500 | 23 | $754,021 | $4,147,694 | $604,378 |
| 2023 | $6,526,722 | $851,680 | $834,217 | $699,000 | 24 | $726,442 | $745,037 | $567,370 |
| 2022 | $6,509,259 | $458,396 | $223,489 | $95,000 | 3 | $124,495 | $359,723 | $572,556 |
| 2021 | $6,274,352 | $572,996 | $672,110 | $502,750 | 24 | $532,183 | $458,446 | $581,116 |
| 2020 | $6,373,466 | $1,173,906 | $623,753 | $502,000 | 22 | — | $1,086,424 | $486,745 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $604K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its charitable activity consists of contributions to charitable organizations and educational institutions, along with related direct and indirect expenses.
Its grants show support for varied organizations. Children’s Harbor describes its mission as providing refuge, respite, and resources to families with children facing a life-altering medical diagnosis. Lake Martin Area United Way says it raises contributions and distributes funding to supported organizations benefiting the local community. ARISE describes its mission as helping students understand the importance of personal integrity, leadership, and service to family, friends, and community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $723,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $125,000, with a median of $15,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $125,000 to Children’s Harbor, $105,000 to Crimson Tide Foundation for the Crimson Standard Fund—Athletic Scholarships/Russell Scholarships, and $85,000 to University of Alabama Library for the Russell-Hendrix University Libraries Endowment for Excellence. Other grants included $70,000 to Lake Martin Area United Way, $60,000 each to Adelia Russell Library and ARISE, and $35,000 each to Alexander City Schools Education Foundation and Mainstreet Alexander City.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Benjamin Russell as director and president, Luanne Russell as director and vice president, and Thomas Lamberth as director and secretary.
Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation is led by Benjamin Russell, Director & President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Benjamin Russell
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Lamberth
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $11K (2024)
Luanne Russell
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $11K, to Thomas Lamberth (Director & Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation
How much does Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation give each year?
Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation gave $724K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $699K across 24 grants.
What is Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $31,457, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation give grants?
Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Alexander City, AL (17 grants) and Tuscaloosa, AL (2 grants).
Does Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 70% of Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Harbor ($125,000), Crimson Tide Foundation ($105,000) and University of Alabama Library ($85,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation?
Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation reported $9.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $754K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $604K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its charitable activity consists of contributions to charitable organizations and educational institutions, along with related direct and indirect expenses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-0930330. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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