David Russo Cancer Foundation
David Russo Cancer Foundation is a private foundation, based in Stamford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $17K.
David Russo Cancer Foundation at a glance
In short: David Russo Cancer Foundation gave $17K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,500
- -37.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +133.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,357
- -73.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $7,839
- +312.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who David Russo Cancer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Stamford Hospital ($10K). Together the top 7 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How David Russo Cancer Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2025) to $27K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stamford Hospital Stamford, CT | Medical | $10,000 |
| Camp Ta-KUM-Ta South Hero, VT | Cancer Camp | $2,500 |
| Blessed Sacrament Bridgeport, CT | NEEDY | $2,000 |
| Bethel Food Pantry Bethel, CT | NEEDY | $750 |
| William Phelan West Hollywood, CA | Cancer Treatment | $500 |
| Jessica Blanchard West Hollywood, CA | Cancer Treatment | $500 |
| Robin Degennaro West Hollywood, CA | Cancer Treatment | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,839 | $39,399 | $33,460 | $16,500 | 7 | $16,500 | $1,012 |
| 2024 | $1,900 | $35,742 | $40,061 | $26,500 | 3 | $26,500 | $493 |
| 2023 | $6,219 | $36,579 | $33,320 | $20,000 | 3 | $20,000 | $757 |
| 2022 | $2,960 | $575 | $841 | — | — | — | $298 |
| 2021 | $3,226 | $1,454 | $3,379 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $5,151 | $4,288 | $704 | — | — | — | $74 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David Russo Cancer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
David Russo Cancer Foundation is led by Thomas Russo, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas Russo
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marc Russo
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Zezima
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 David Russo Cancer Foundation
How much does David Russo Cancer Foundation give each year?
David Russo Cancer Foundation gave $17K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $27K across 3 grants.
What is David Russo Cancer Foundation's typical grant size?
David Russo Cancer Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $750, and its average grant was $2,357, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David Russo Cancer Foundation give grants?
David Russo Cancer Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Vermont (15%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Hollywood, CA (3 grants).
Does David Russo Cancer Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on David Russo Cancer Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cancer Treatment" (3 grants).
Who are David Russo Cancer Foundation's largest grantees?
David Russo Cancer Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Stamford Hospital ($10,000), Camp Ta-KUM-Ta ($2,500) and Blessed Sacrament ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is David Russo Cancer Foundation?
David Russo Cancer Foundation reported $8K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is David Russo Cancer Foundation's EIN?
David Russo Cancer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1438625. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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