Bob Russell Ministries Inc
To provide instruction, training, education and mentoring of young pastors of the christian faith. Through the "time of refreshing retreats" the organization provides counseling for young pastors in how to balance their work and family life.
Bob Russell Ministries Inc at a glance
In short: Bob Russell Ministries Inc gave $60K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,000
- +261.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $30,000
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $578,446
- +21.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Bob Russell Ministries Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Central Christian College of the Bible ($50K). Together the top 2 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 9 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bob Russell Ministries Inc gives
- Giving grew 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2023) to $60K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $60K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Christian College of the Bible Moberly, MO | To Assist with Program Services | $50,000 |
| Pure Radio Louisville, KY | To Assist with Program Services | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $578,446 | $398,951 | $299,309 | $60,000 | 2 | $750 |
| 2023 | $475,897 | $303,975 | $302,589 | $16,600 | Total only | $704 |
| 2022 | $496,069 | $361,175 | $247,792 | $20,000 | 1 | $832 |
| 2021 | $359,406 | $449,650 | $453,609 | $50,000 | 2 | $281 |
| 2020 | $361,858 | $288,860 | $254,590 | $45,000 | 4 | $167 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Bob Russell Ministries Inc
Based on IRS filings
Bob Russell Ministries Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Louisville, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $578K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $750.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bob Russell Ministries Inc is led by Thomas Ellsworth, President on every filing since 2023; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas Ellsworth
President
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$14K (2023) → $18K (2024)
Robert L. Russell
Chairman
President → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$14K (2020) → $24K (2024)
Jack Coffee
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$750 (2023) → $1K (2024)
C. Kent Hatfield
Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Don E. Waddell III (2020–2022) — Secretary -
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 $24K, to Robert L Russell (Chairman). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bob Russell Ministries Inc
How much does Bob Russell Ministries Inc give each year?
Bob Russell Ministries Inc gave $60K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $17K in grants paid.
How large is Bob Russell Ministries Inc?
Bob Russell Ministries Inc reported $578K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $399K.
What is Bob Russell Ministries Inc?
Bob Russell Ministries Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Louisville, KY. It holds $578K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Bob Russell Ministries Inc operate?
Bob Russell Ministries Inc has awarded grants in Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri.
What is Bob Russell Ministries Inc's EIN?
Bob Russell Ministries Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4963036. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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