Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation
The Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation is a private foundation based in Laguna Beach, California. It supports charitable organizations, with 2025 grants going to organizations involved in education, youth services, health care, food assistance, disability support, and other services.
Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation at a glance
In short: Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation gave $163K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in California. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $162,500
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,028
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,264,036
- -3.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (95% 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 Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 913, Laguna Beach, CA 92652
Phone: (949) 494-0043
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was ARCS Foundation LA Founder Chapter ($40K). Together the top 10 received $129K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 72 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 3% to Texas, and 2% to New York. This describes the locations of recipients for that filing year.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 17 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $157K (2023) to $172K (2024). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $163K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ARCS Foundation LA Founder Chapter Torrance, CA | To support scholar awards to academically outstanding citizens | $40,000 |
| Net-Works Laguna Beach Laguna Beach, CA | Provides local social services and faith-based support for Laguna Beach community members and the homeless | $25,000 |
| Muriel's Angels Mission Viejo, CA | To support organization that provides funding for the special needs of children with physical and mental disabilities | $15,000 |
| Orangewood Foundation Santa Ana, CA | To support youth on their way to self sufficiency | $10,000 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation Newport Beach, CA | To support a foundation that plays an integral role in the Hoag Hospital success | $10,000 |
| Kings Academy Laguna Niguel, CA | To support college preparatory K-12 Christian education | $9,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach Laguna Beach, CA | To support the organization that helps young people to reach their full potential | $5,000 |
| Foundation Think Again Los Angeles, CA | To support rehabilitation therapies to children severely affected by cancer and brain tumors | $5,000 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission Irvine, CA | To provide wheelchairs to people with disabilities in developing countries | $5,000 |
| Laguna Food Pantry Laguna Beach, CA | To support the organization that offers free groceries to families and individuals in need | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,264,036 | $128,963 | $213,427 | $162,500 | 18 | $192,690 | $108,226 | $224,126 |
| 2024 | $2,348,500 | $84,493 | $221,496 | $172,200 | 18 | $201,413 | $67,786 | $221,288 |
| 2023 | $2,485,503 | $77,546 | $202,790 | $156,675 | 15 | $175,930 | $63,906 | $186,759 |
| 2022 | $2,610,747 | $-74,433 | $219,543 | $166,500 | 11 | $185,287 | $64,425 | $184,329 |
| 2021 | $2,904,723 | $608,559 | $212,705 | $172,000 | 10 | $187,496 | $583,413 | $191,351 |
| 2020 | $2,508,869 | $43,771 | $192,468 | $162,000 | 7 | — | $83,714 | $170,520 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $224K 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 2025 grants included support for a scholar-award program, college-preparatory education, youth services, hospital fundraising, food assistance, and organizations serving children with disabilities.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. NET-WORKS Laguna Beach says it creates local and international networks to serve people through pooled resources and weekly gatherings. Muriel’s Angels says it facilitates funding for disabled children whose needs are not covered by public programs. Orangewood Foundation says it strives for equity for youth by supporting the lives they envision. Laguna Food Pantry says it provides free groceries to people in need, while Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach says it helps young people realize their potential as healthy, caring, and responsible adults.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $162,500. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $40,000, with a median of $5,000.
Its largest reported grants included $40,000 to ARCS Foundation LA Founder Chapter for scholar awards; $25,000 to NET-WORKS Laguna Beach for local social services and faith-based support; $15,000 to Muriel’s Angels for support related to children with disabilities; and $10,000 each to Orangewood Foundation and Hoag Hospital Foundation. Other reported grants included $9,000 to Kings Academy and $5,000 each to Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach, Foundation Think Again, Free Wheelchair Mission, Laguna Food Pantry, Make-a-Wish Foundation, and Mercy Ships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Keitha Russell as Chief Executive Officer and Kent Russell as Secretary/CFO.
Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation is led by Keitha Russell, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Keitha Russell
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kent Russell
Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation
How much does Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation give each year?
Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation gave $163K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $172K across 18 grants.
What is Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation's typical grant size?
Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,028, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation give grants?
Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation gives mostly in California: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Laguna Beach, CA (5 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation's largest grantees?
Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include ARCS Foundation LA Founder Chapter ($40,000), Net-Works Laguna Beach ($25,000) and Muriel's Angels ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation?
Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $193K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $224K (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 Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a scholar-award program, college-preparatory education, youth services, hospital fundraising, food assistance, and organizations serving children with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation's EIN?
Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4078318. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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