Russell and Susan Sines Charitable
Russell and Susan Sines Charitable is a private foundation based in Oakland, Maryland. Its 2025 filing reports 31 grants totaling $5,580, including support for a Bolivia mission and agricultural fair livestock.
Russell and Susan Sines Charitable at a glance
In short: Russell and Susan Sines Charitable gave $6K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $180), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,580
- +10630.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +3000.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $180
- +246.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $4,852
- +426.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Russell and Susan Sines Charitable
- 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: 5128 Oakland Sang Run Road, Oakland, MD 21550
Phone: (301) 387-9891
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Russell and Susan Sines Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oak Park Church of the Brethern ($3K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Russell and Susan Sines Charitable gives
- Giving grew 8355% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $52 (2024) to $6K (2025). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Church of the Brethern Oakland, MD | Support Bolivia Mission | $2,580 |
| Lily Ann Zimmerman Oakland, MD | Agricultural Fair Livestock | $100 |
| Hunter Wolford Oakland, MD | Agricultural Fair Livestock | $100 |
| Kendall Wolford Oakland, MD | Agricultural Fair Livestock | $100 |
| Aria Rodeheaver Oakland, MD | Agricultural Fair Livestock | $100 |
| Oak Park Church of the Brethern Oakland, MD | Mission | $100 |
| Braxton Glotfelty Oakland, MD | Agricultural Fair Livestock | $100 |
| Hayes Sines Oakland, MD | Agricultural Fair Livestock | $100 |
| Blake Chaney Oakland, MD | Agricultural Fair Livestock | $100 |
| Parker Hook Oakland, MD | Agricultural Fair Livestock | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,852 | $10,000 | $6,069 | $5,580 | 31 | $6,069 | $127 |
| 2024 | $921 | — | $52 | $52 | 1 | $52 | $47 |
| 2023 | $973 | $100 | $511 | $61 | 1 | $61 | $53 |
| 2022 | $1,384 | $200 | $66 | $66 | 1 | $66 | $61 |
| 2021 | $1,250 | $200 | $285 | $60 | 1 | $60 | $66 |
| 2020 | $1,335 | $275 | $286 | $76 | 1 | — | $60 |
| 2019 | $1,346 | $135 | $309 | $84 | 1 | — | $76 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Russell and Susan Sines Charitable reported a distributable amount of $127 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $5,580. Grants ranged from $100 to $2,580, with a median of $100. The largest listed grant was $2,580 to Oak Park Church of the Brethren for “Support Bolivia Mission.” Other listed grants included $100 to that church for “Mission” and $100 awards to individuals for “Agricultural Fair Livestock.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Matthew T. Sines as president, Russell T. Sines as vice-president, and Susan J. Sines as secretary/treasurer.
Russell and Susan Sines Charitable is led by Matthew T. Sines, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matthew T. Sines
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russell T. Sines
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan J. Sines
Secretary & 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 Russell and Susan Sines Charitable
How much does Russell and Susan Sines Charitable give each year?
Russell and Susan Sines Charitable gave $6K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $52 across 1 grant.
What is Russell and Susan Sines Charitable's typical grant size?
Russell and Susan Sines Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $100, and its average grant was $180, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Russell and Susan Sines Charitable give grants?
Russell and Susan Sines Charitable gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oakland, MD (31 grants).
Does Russell and Susan Sines Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Russell and Susan Sines Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Agricultural Fair Livestock" (28 grants).
Who are Russell and Susan Sines Charitable's largest grantees?
Russell and Susan Sines Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Oak Park Church of the Brethern ($2,680 across 2 grants), Lily Ann Zimmerman ($100) and Hunter Wolford ($100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Russell and Susan Sines Charitable?
Russell and Susan Sines Charitable reported $5K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $127 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Russell and Susan Sines Charitable?
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 Russell and Susan Sines Charitable's EIN?
Russell and Susan Sines Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3338102. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Russell and Susan Sines Charitable 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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