B Don & Becky Russell Charitable Foundat
The B Don & Becky Russell Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in College Station, Texas. It made 23 grants totaling $126,638 in 2024, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Texas.
B Don & Becky Russell Charitable Foundat at a glance
In short: B Don & Becky Russell Charitable Foundat gave $127K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $126,638
- +68.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,506
- +61.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,213
- Total assets
- $389,210
- +150.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (7 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to B Don & Becky Russell Charitable Foundat
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3903 Cedar Ridge Drive, College Station, TX 77845
Phone: (979) 696-2481
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who B Don & Becky Russell Charitable Foundat funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rebecca's Wish Pancreatic Foundation ($26K). Together the top 10 received $112K.
Grant Size Distribution
162 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 159 grants of 162 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 5% to Michigan, and 4% to Minnesota. California and Maryland each accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is B Don & Becky Russell Charitable Foundat open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 23 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $259 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 54% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 945% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $75K (2023) to $287K (2022). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $127K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rebecca's Wish Pancreatic Foundation San Antonio, TX | Charitable Purposes | $26,136 |
| Still Creek Ranch Bryan, TX | Charitable Purposes | $16,000 |
| Unlimited Potential Bryan, TX | Charitable Purposes | $15,100 |
| Tamu Foundation College Station, TX | Charitable Purposes | $12,500 |
| Sarc Bryan, TX | Charitable Purposes | $11,030 |
| Geroge Bush Foundation College Station, TX | Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| All the World Mission Southfield, MI | Charitable Purposes | $6,000 |
| Alexander United Methodist Church Bryan, TX | Charitable Purposes | $5,200 |
| Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley Bryan, TX | Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Hands of Freedom Apple Valley, MN | Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
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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 | $389,210 | $370,780 | $137,008 | $126,638 | 23 | $126,638 | $699 | $13,402 |
| 2023 | $155,438 | $68,582 | $77,077 | $75,080 | 22 | $75,080 | — | $7,865 |
| 2022 | $163,933 | $252,466 | $288,471 | $286,546 | 37 | $286,546 | — | $8,960 |
| 2021 | $199,938 | $372,224 | $278,061 | $276,615 | 46 | $276,615 | — | $7,528 |
| 2020 | $105,775 | $110,413 | $98,421 | $97,126 | 34 | — | — | $4,914 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, B Don & Becky Russell Charitable Foundat reported a distributable amount of $13K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a range of charitable organizations. Among the grantees, Unlimited Potential Inc says its mission is to help young people who have aged out of foster care with life skills, counseling, housing, and other support. The Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley describes its mission as improving quality of life in the region through philanthropy, grantmaking, stewardship, and collaboration. The Reach Project says it works to build meaningful relationships to address social and financial inequities in college towns and beyond.
Other 2024 grantees described in their own words include the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History, which seeks to foster understanding of natural and cultural history and responsible stewardship of natural resources, and the College Station ISD Education Foundation, which supports educational programs in the district.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $126,638. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $26,136, with a median of $3,213. Its largest grants included $26,136 to Rebecca’s Wish Pancreatic Foundation, $16,000 to Still Creek Ranch, $15,100 to Unlimited Potential, $12,500 to TAMU Foundation, and $11,030 to SARC.
Other notable grants included $10,000 to Geroge Bush Foundation, $6,000 to All the World Mission, $5,200 to Alexander United Methodist Church, and $5,000 each to Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley, Hands of Freedom, and The Reach Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists B Don Russell and Becky Russell as directors.
B Don & Becky Russell Charitable Foundat's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
B. Don Russell
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Becky Russell
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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.
Frequently asked questions about B Don & Becky Russell Charitable Foundat
How much does B Don & Becky Russell Charitable Foundat give each year?
B Don & Becky Russell Charitable Foundat gave $127K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $75K across 22 grants.
What is B Don & Becky Russell Charitable Foundat's typical grant size?
B Don & Becky Russell Charitable Foundat's median grant in 2024 was $3,213, and its average grant was $5,506, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from B Don & Becky Russell Charitable Foundat that year got $1K on average.
Where does B Don & Becky Russell Charitable Foundat give grants?
B Don & Becky Russell Charitable Foundat gives mostly in Texas: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were College Station, TX (8 grants) and Bryan, TX (7 grants).
Who are B Don & Becky Russell Charitable Foundat's largest grantees?
B Don & Becky Russell Charitable Foundat's largest 2024 grantees include Rebecca's Wish Pancreatic Foundation ($26,136), Still Creek Ranch ($16,000) and Unlimited Potential ($15,100), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is B Don & Becky Russell Charitable Foundat?
B Don & Becky Russell Charitable Foundat reported $389K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $127K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does B Don & Becky Russell Charitable Foundat fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a range of charitable organizations. Among the grantees, Unlimited Potential Inc says its mission is to help young people who have aged out of foster care with life skills, counseling, housing, and other support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from B Don & Becky Russell Charitable Foundat?
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 B Don & Becky Russell Charitable Foundat's EIN?
B Don & Becky Russell Charitable Foundat's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8042545. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does B Don & Becky Russell Charitable Foundat 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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