James B Russell Foundation Inc
James B Russell Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Dundee, New York. It provides financial support to Christian and other charitable organizations and projects addressing humanitarian needs, education and science, and the advancement of the Christian faith.
James B Russell Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: James B Russell Foundation Inc gave $308K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state New York. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $308,300
- -1.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- -13.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,342
- +13.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,305,755
- +13.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (5 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (48% 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 James B Russell Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1040 E Lake Road 65, Dundee, NY 14837
Phone: (607) 271-9257
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James B Russell Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Willow Glen Christian School ($50K). Together the top 10 received $193K.
Grant Size Distribution
175 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 173 grants of 175 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, New York recipients received 48% of grant dollars. Other listed shares were Colorado 10%, South Carolina 7%, Tennessee 5%, and Hawaii 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is James B Russell Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 33 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $16K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 370% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $169K (2021) to $315K (2022). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $308K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Glen Christian School Freeville, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| New Horizons Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $30,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Ugandan Water Project Lima, NY | General Support | $17,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita Memohis, TN | General Support | $16,000 |
| University of the Nations - Kona Kaukini, HI | General Support | $15,000 |
| Victory Sports Clarence, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Purpose Farming Baldwinsville, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Venison Donation Center Bath, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Convoy of Hope Springfield, MO | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,305,755 | $475,038 | $320,164 | $308,300 | 33 | $303,300 | $461,166 | $81,918 |
| 2024 | $1,150,881 | $386,430 | $329,735 | $313,000 | 38 | $313,000 | $371,610 | $87,675 |
| 2023 | $1,094,186 | $141,751 | $310,775 | $291,828 | 32 | $291,828 | $127,280 | $96,341 |
| 2022 | $1,263,210 | $172,206 | $334,751 | $315,400 | 37 | $315,400 | $156,463 | $107,314 |
| 2021 | $1,425,755 | $273,716 | $187,506 | $169,000 | 35 | $169,000 | $256,833 | $118,670 |
| 2020 | $1,339,545 | $132,282 | $235,899 | $220,000 | 35 | — | $116,767 | $106,935 |
| 2019 | $1,443,162 | $54,086 | $205,490 | $189,500 | 35 | — | $38,408 | $110,107 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James B Russell Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $82K 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 stated purpose is to support organizations and projects that provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by disasters or facing poverty or distress; foster scientific and educational programs and opportunities; or encourage the advancement of the Christian faith.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. The Ugandan Water Project says it works to address Uganda’s water crisis through water infrastructure, sustainable enterprises, and advocacy. Help 4 Kids describes its work as feeding children and providing items such as school clothes and shoes to help them stay in school. Faith Baptist Bible College says its mission is to equip vocational Christian workers and other servant leaders. LeSEA Global Feed the Hungry says it provides food and emergency relief in partnership with local churches and communities of faith.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $308,300. Awards ranged from $1,500 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest listed grants included $50,000 to Willow Glen Christian School for general support, $30,000 to New Horizons Foundation for general support, and $20,000 to Tunnels to Towers Foundation for general support. Other 2025 grants included $17,000 to Ugandan Water Project and $16,000 to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, both listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Craig Leiphart as President, Michael Lonsky as Vice President, and Robert Jewell as Secretary/Treasurer. It lists Kathy Leiphart, Patricia Lonsky, and Dawn Jewell as directors.
James B Russell Foundation Inc is led by Craig Leiphart, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Craig Leiphart
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Jewell
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Leiphart
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Lonsky
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Lonsky
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Jewell
Sec'y. & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 James B Russell Foundation Inc
How much does James B Russell Foundation Inc give each year?
James B Russell Foundation Inc gave $308K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $313K across 38 grants.
What is James B Russell Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
James B Russell Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,342, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James B Russell Foundation Inc that year got $19K on average.
Where does James B Russell Foundation Inc give grants?
James B Russell Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (10%) and South Carolina (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Myrtle Beach, SC (3 grants).
Does James B Russell Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of James B Russell Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James B Russell Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
James B Russell Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Willow Glen Christian School ($50,000), New Horizons Foundation ($30,000) and Tunnels to Towers Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James B Russell Foundation Inc?
James B Russell Foundation Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $303K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $82K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James B Russell Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support organizations and projects that provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by disasters or facing poverty or distress; foster scientific and educational programs and opportunities; or encourage the advancement of the Christian faith. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James B Russell Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James B Russell Foundation Inc's EIN?
James B Russell Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2416620. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does James B Russell Foundation Inc 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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