Josephine S Russell Charitable

Foundation · Grantmaker Pittsburgh, PA EIN: 31-6195446

Josephine S Russell Charitable is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The trust was established in 1976 in Ohio and operates as an independent foundation focused on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.

Key facts about Josephine S Russell Charitable

EIN: 31-6195446
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $610,759
Grants made (2025): 27
Average grant: $22,621
Median grant: $20,000
New grantees (estimate): 74% first-time grantees (20 of 27, 2025)
Total assets: $12,107,530
Primary geography: Ohio (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Josephine S Russell Charitable funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Josephine S Russell Charitable's 27 itemized 2025 grants were Ohio (96%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (18 grants). 74% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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 IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Next steps with Josephine S Russell Charitable

How to evaluate Josephine S Russell Charitable as a funder
Our grant prospecting guide: read the 990-PF, check fit, and decide whether to apply.
Draft an LOI to Josephine S Russell Charitable with AI
AI grant writing that drafts from your organization’s own materials, in your voice.
Track this opportunity in a free grant tracker
A free Google Sheets or Excel template for deadlines, award terms, and reports due.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$12.1M

-0.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$611K

+1.9% YoY

Grant Count

+12.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$23K

-9.4% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving priorities include:

Arts
Health care
Human services
Education
Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking

The foundation primarily directs funding toward Ohio and Kentucky.

Grantmaking

The foundation is open to applications. The "Preselected Only" checkbox was not checked on recent IRS filings, indicating willingness to consider unsolicited proposals.

Grant Range

$20,000

Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with Josephine S Russell Charitable?

Assess fit for your org Draft an LOI Find open RFPs

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Primary funding areas are Ohio and Kentucky, with the foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $584K (96%)

Kentucky $27K (4%)

Share of all 27 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

California Illinois Indiana Kentucky Massachusetts North Carolina New York Ohio Virginia Wisconsin

Cities

CincinnatiNewportColumbusBlue AshCovingtonHamiltonMasonMiddletownAlexandriBuffaloFlorenceMilfordSanta RosaWest ChesterBataviaBellevilleBurlingtonCaliforniaCharlotteCovnington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets: $12.1 million (as of most recent filing)

Annual Giving: $610,759–$737,350 (varies by reporting year)

Giving Rate: Approximately 6.1% of assets

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$12,107,530	$12,175,050	$12,067,582
Revenue	$734,848	$842,175	$207,191
Expenses	$796,831	$769,120	$904,150
Qualifying Distributions	$678,707	$663,585	$791,922
Net Investment Income	$629,155	$735,944	$235,568
Distributable Amount	$721,526	$694,830	$653,931

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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 2025

Grant Size Distribution

143 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts ($74,000), Central Clinic Inc ($65,000), Cincinnati Eye Institute ($55,000).

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

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Trustee:

PNC Bank NA (Trustee)

Contact:

PNC Charitable Trust Grant Committee
Tower PNC Plaza, 300 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA

Phone: 412-258-3051

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
PNC Bank NA	Trustee	1	$116,947

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2025

Recent grant activity has been documented in IRS Form 990-PF filings through 2025, indicating the foundation remains actively engaged in grantmaking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Josephine S Russell Charitable fund?

The foundation's giving priorities include: • Arts • Health care • Human services • Education • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking The foundation primarily directs funding toward Ohio and Kentucky.

How do I apply for a grant from Josephine S Russell Charitable?

**Grant Activity:** • Median grant size: $20,000 • Grant range: $2,000–$100,000 • Number of grants: 27–34 annually (varies by reporting year) • Total annual giving: $610,759–$737,350 **Application Status:** The foundation is open to applications. The "Preselected Only" checkbox was not checked on recent IRS filings, indicating willingness to consider unsolicited proposals. **Staffing:** The foundation operates with limited staffing. PNC Bank NA serves as trustee with reported compensation of $1…

Where does Josephine S Russell Charitable make grants?

Primary funding areas are Ohio and Kentucky, with the foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

What size grants does Josephine S Russell Charitable award?

In 2025, Josephine S Russell Charitable awarded 27 grants totaling $611K — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Josephine S Russell Charitable required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Josephine S Russell Charitable reported a distributable amount of $722K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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.