Bangs-Russell Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX
Bangs-Russell Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX is a private foundation based in Williamsburg, Virginia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations for operations, including organizations working in humanitarian relief, health, housing, education, and other fields.
Bangs-Russell Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX at a glance
In short: Bangs-Russell Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX gave $759K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $45K), top state New York. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $758,500
- -11.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- -15.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $44,618
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $5,338,080
- +3.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (29% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bangs-Russell Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4350 New Town Avenue Ste 202, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: (757) 221-0044
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bangs-Russell Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Drury University of ($100K). Together the top 10 received $620K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 93 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest shares went to New York (29%), Missouri (18%), Virginia (11%), California (9%), and Connecticut (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bangs-Russell Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 17 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $46K. How we count
Medians: $19K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 94% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 228% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $641K (2020) to $856K (2024). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $759K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Drury University of Springfield, MO | Operations | $100,000 |
| T2T Foundation Staten Island, NY | Operations | $80,000 |
| Americares Stamford, CT | Operations | $70,000 |
| Helen Keller International New York, NY | Operations | $60,000 |
| Mission House Ministries Umatilla, FL | Operations | $60,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Atlanta, GA | Operations | $50,000 |
| Sankara Eye Foundation Milpitas, CA | Operations | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | Operations | $50,000 |
| World Vision Tacoma, WA | Operations | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA New York, NY | Operations | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,338,080 | $985,788 | $821,381 | $758,500 | 17 | $758,500 | $916,658 | $332,816 |
| 2024 | $5,166,384 | $338,623 | $913,050 | $855,500 | 20 | $855,500 | $274,279 | $361,374 |
| 2023 | $5,742,636 | $107,826 | $702,385 | $646,020 | 20 | $646,020 | $94,080 | $350,956 |
| 2022 | $6,328,508 | $330,077 | $742,225 | $675,500 | 17 | $675,500 | $265,456 | $364,674 |
| 2021 | $6,756,858 | $5,910,470 | $713,774 | $671,020 | 19 | $671,020 | $525,003 | $192,344 |
| 2020 | $1,573,876 | $517,735 | $675,576 | $640,500 | 24 | — | $487,957 | $154,778 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bangs-Russell Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX reported a distributable amount of $333K for 2025 — 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’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Helen Keller International says it partners with communities to address poverty through health, nutrition, and vision services. Habitat for Humanity describes its work as partnering with sponsors and volunteers to build homes with low-income families. World Vision describes itself as a Christian humanitarian organization addressing poverty and injustice through emergency relief and community development. Education Through Music says it provides in-school music education in under-resourced schools.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $758,500. Grants ranged from $15,000 to $100,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest grants included $100,000 to Drury University for operations, $80,000 to T2T Foundation for operations, $70,000 to Americares for operations, and $60,000 each to Helen Keller International and Mission House Ministries for operations. Other grants included $50,000 to Habitat for Humanity, World Vision, and Doctors Without Borders USA, each for operations, and $15,000 to Education Through Music.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Elizabeth R. Ogburn as president, William F. Russell as director, and Barbara R. Valenti as secretary.
Bangs-Russell Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX is led by Elizabeth R. Ogburn, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth R. Ogburn
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William F. Russell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara R. Valenti
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Bangs-Russell Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX
How much does Bangs-Russell Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX give each year?
Bangs-Russell Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX gave $759K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $856K across 20 grants.
What is Bangs-Russell Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX's typical grant size?
Bangs-Russell Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $44,618, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bangs-Russell Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX that year got $19K on average.
Where does Bangs-Russell Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX give grants?
Bangs-Russell Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX's top state is New York, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (18%) and Virginia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Springfield, MO (2 grants).
Does Bangs-Russell Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Bangs-Russell Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (17 grants).
Who are Bangs-Russell Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX's largest grantees?
Bangs-Russell Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX's largest 2025 grantees include Drury University of ($100,000), T2T Foundation ($80,000) and Americares ($70,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bangs-Russell Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX?
Bangs-Russell Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $759K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $333K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bangs-Russell Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Helen Keller International says it partners with communities to address poverty through health, nutrition, and vision services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bangs-Russell Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bangs-Russell Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX's EIN?
Bangs-Russell Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1840390. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Bangs-Russell Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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