Benjamin & Roberta Russell
The Benjamin & Roberta Russell Educational & Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Alexander City, Alabama. Incorporated in 1944, the foundation has been tax-exempt since August 1945. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on educational, charitable, and philanthropic activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.0M
-1.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$864K
+7.1% YoY
Grant Count
30
-11.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
+21.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is giving for higher and public education, youth programs, and hospital support. Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Animal welfare and rescue
Grantmaking
The foundation made 31 grants in 2023, with total giving of $863,858 in 2024. Typical grant awards range from $1,500 to $175,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Alabama and Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $14,030,994
- Total Giving: $863,858
- Total Expenses: $970,000
- Total Revenue: $745,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $14,255,548
- Total Expenses: $910,320
- Total Revenue: $280,701
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,030,994 | $14,255,548 | $14,885,167 |
| Revenue | $745,396 | $280,701 | $400,836 |
| Expenses | $969,950 | $910,320 | $958,572 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $863,858 | $806,500 | $825,550 |
| Net Investment Income | $658,156 | $379,428 | $307,646 |
| Distributable Amount | $843,429 | $789,865 | $820,882 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
158 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Benjamin Russell (Trustee)
- Adelia R Hendrix (Treasurer)
- Julia Goree (Trustee)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN HENDRIX | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ADELIA R HENDRIX | TREASURER | — | — |
| JULIA GOREE | SECRETARY | — | — |
| EARL C BAUMGARDNER | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| EC GWALTNEY III | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Contact Information
- Address: PO Box 369, Alexander City, AL 35011-0369
- Telephone: 334-332-6213
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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