Josephine S Russell Charitable
Josephine S Russell Charitable is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It made 27 grants totaling $610,759 in 2025, primarily to organizations in Ohio.
Josephine S Russell Charitable at a glance
In short: Josephine S Russell Charitable gave $611K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Ohio. 74% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $610,759
- +1.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,621
- -9.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $12,107,530
- -0.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 74% first-time grantees (20 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (96% 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 Josephine S Russell Charitable
- Contact
Application contact: Pnc Charitable Trust Grant Committe
Mailing address: Tower Pnc Plaza 300 Fifth Avenue M, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 807-3309
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Josephine S Russell Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts ($74K). Together the top 10 received $408K.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 131 grants of 143 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 4% to recipients in Kentucky. The listed 2025 grantees are primarily based in the Cincinnati area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Josephine S Russell Charitable open to new grantees?
74%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 20 of 27 grantees (74%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $24K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 0% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $596K (2021) to $738K (2023). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $611K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts Cincinnati, OH | Cultural Tourism | $74,000 |
| Central Clinic Inc Cincinnati, OH | Support of Mental Health | $65,000 |
| Cincinnati Eye Institute Blue Ash, OH | General Support | $55,000 |
| Santa Maria Community Services Cincinnati, OH | Support of Health and | $40,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Television Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $40,000 |
| Caracole Inc Cincinnati, OH | Prevention Program | $35,000 |
| Axis Teen Centers Liberty TWP, OH | General Support | $25,000 |
| Cincinnati Arts Association Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $25,000 |
| Every Child Succeeds Inc Cincinnati, OH | Every Child Is ME | $25,000 |
| Cancer Family Care Inc Cincinnati, OH | Anniversary Angel Fund | $24,458 |
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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 | $12,107,530 | $734,848 | $796,831 | $610,759 | 27 | $678,707 | $629,155 | $721,526 |
| 2024 | $12,175,050 | $842,175 | $769,120 | $599,515 | 24 | $663,585 | $735,944 | $694,830 |
| 2023 | $12,067,582 | $207,191 | $904,150 | $737,505 | 35 | $791,922 | $235,568 | $653,931 |
| 2022 | $12,747,119 | $1,024,201 | $893,931 | $678,527 | 25 | $704,171 | $848,570 | $743,149 |
| 2021 | $12,626,024 | $1,187,895 | $803,887 | $595,558 | 32 | — | $1,012,934 | $702,751 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Josephine S Russell Charitable reported a distributable amount of $722K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Central Clinic describes its work as providing and advocating for accessible, outcomes-driven behavioral health services. Santa Maria Community Services says it helps Greater Price Hill families pursue education, financial, and health goals. Cincinnati Arts Association describes its mission as presenting performing and visual arts programs and fostering appreciation of the arts.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in teen development (Axis Teen Centers), HIV/AIDS prevention, housing, and care (Caracole), early childhood development and family support (Every Child Succeeds), and support for people and families coping with cancer (Cancer Family Care).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 27 grants totaling $610,759. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $74,000, with a median of $20,000. Its largest listed grants included $74,000 to Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts for cultural tourism, $65,000 to Central Clinic for mental health support, and $55,000 to Cincinnati Eye Institute for general support. Other notable awards were $40,000 each to Santa Maria Community Services and Greater Cincinnati Television, and $35,000 to Caracole for a prevention program.
The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists “SEE FOOTNOTES” for application materials, deadlines, and award restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
PNC Bank NA is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Josephine S Russell Charitable's only listed officer is PNC Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$160K (2021) → $117K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $117K, to PNC Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Josephine S Russell Charitable
How much does Josephine S Russell Charitable give each year?
Josephine S Russell Charitable gave $611K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $600K across 24 grants.
What is Josephine S Russell Charitable's typical grant size?
Josephine S Russell Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $22,621, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Josephine S Russell Charitable that year got $25K on average.
Where does Josephine S Russell Charitable give grants?
Josephine S Russell Charitable gives mostly in Ohio: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (18 grants).
Does Josephine S Russell Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 74% of Josephine S Russell Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Josephine S Russell Charitable's largest grantees?
Josephine S Russell Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts ($74,000), Central Clinic Inc ($65,000) and Cincinnati Eye Institute ($55,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Josephine S Russell Charitable?
Josephine S Russell Charitable reported $12.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $679K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $722K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Josephine S Russell Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Central Clinic describes its work as providing and advocating for accessible, outcomes-driven behavioral health services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Josephine S Russell Charitable?
Josephine S Russell Charitable has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Josephine S Russell Charitable's EIN?
Josephine S Russell Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6195446. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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