Russell Charitable Foundation
Russell Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $7K.
Russell Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Russell Charitable Foundation gave $7K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,125
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,781
- +40.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $813
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Russell Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Top Dog Pet Care ($5K). Together the top 4 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Russell Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 76% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2024) to $54K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Top Dog Pet Care Clinton, PA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Adventures in Training with a Purpo Wexford, PA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Rotary Club Selinsgrove, PA | Donation | $625 |
| Friends of Bolts Rescue Lebanon, TN | Donation | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $29,182 | $29,071 | $7,125 | 4 | $24,956 | — | $886 |
| 2023 | $27,760 | $51,315 | $87,253 | $7,600 | 6 | $84,020 | — | $2,493 |
| 2022 | $63,698 | $32,918 | $79,441 | $54,450 | 14 | $70,123 | $2,517 | $19,351 |
| 2021 | $480,392 | $48,384 | $49,345 | $29,200 | 16 | $40,410 | $9,117 | $21,791 |
| 2020 | $457,799 | $4,630 | $54,328 | $22,770 | 21 | — | $1,174 | $19,934 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Russell Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $886 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Russell Charitable Foundation is led by Fritz Heinemann, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Fritz Heinemann
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amy R. Zemper
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Andrew K. Russell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cynthia K. Russell
Trustee & Manager
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: C. Andrew Russell (2020–2022) — Trustee & Manager
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Charitable Foundation
How much does Russell Charitable Foundation give each year?
Russell Charitable Foundation gave $7K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 6 grants.
What is Russell Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Russell Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $813, and its average grant was $1,781, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Russell Charitable Foundation give grants?
Russell Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (7%).
Does Russell Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Russell Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (4 grants).
How much is Russell Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Russell Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $886 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Russell Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Russell Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6619892. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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