James B Russell Foundation Inc is a private foundation established in 2013, located in Dundee, New York. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) exempt organization with a focus on charitable giving to Christian and other charitable organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$313K
+7.3% YoY
Grant Count
38
+18.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-9.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is to provide financial support to Christian and other charitable organizations and projects which:
- Provide food, clothing, and other humanitarian assistance and support to victims of natural and man-made disasters, as well as persons who are impoverished, underprivileged, or otherwise distressed
- Foster the development of, and facilitate access to, scientific and educational programs, opportunities, and activities
- Encourage the advancement of the Christian faith
Recent grant activity indicates additional focus areas including general support, teacher support for educational programs, support for women's shelters, and support for homeless shelters and addiction centers.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on New York, South Carolina, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $1,150,881 (2024)
- Total Revenues: $386,430 (2024)
- Total Expenses: $329,735 (2024)
- Number of Employees: 0
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| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
177 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRAIG LEIPHART | President | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL LONSKY | Vice President | 1 | — |
| ROBERT JEWELL | Sec'y. / Treas. | 1 | — |
| KATHY LEIPHART | Director | 1 | — |
| PATRICIA LONSKY | Director | 1 | — |
| DAWN JEWELL | Director | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1040 E Lake Road, Lot 65, Dundee, NY 14837-9709
EIN: 46-2416620
IRS Filing Requirement: Form 990-PF
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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