Russell Gives Foundation
Russell Gives Foundation is a private foundation, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $18K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K.
Russell Gives Foundation at a glance
In short: Russell Gives Foundation gave $8K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,500
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,500
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $17,563
- +23.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Russell Gives Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Little Bit of Good ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Russell Gives Foundation gives
- Giving fell 63% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2022 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2025) to $22K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Little Bit of Good Austin, TX | Strengthens and sustains nonprofits by equipping them with the tools, resources, and support needed to expand their impact, overcome systemic barriers, and drive meaningful change in their communities. With a focus on centering Black-led and Black-serving organizations, we work to create a more equitable, inclusive, and community-informed nonprofit sector. | $7,500 |
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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 | $17,563 | $12,000 | $8,625 | $7,500 | 1 | $7,500 | — |
| 2024 | $14,188 | $11,000 | $10,025 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | — |
| 2023 | $15,713 | $7,500 | $550 | — | — | — | $624 |
| 2022 | $8,263 | $11,710 | $21,100 | $20,500 | 3 | $20,600 | $952 |
| 2021 | $17,153 | $39,478 | $22,325 | $22,225 | 4 | $50 | $509 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Russell Gives Foundation is led by William P Russell, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William P Russell
President
On filings since 2020
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 Russell Gives Foundation
How much does Russell Gives Foundation give each year?
Russell Gives Foundation gave $8K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is Russell Gives Foundation?
Russell Gives Foundation reported $18K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $12K.
Where does Russell Gives Foundation operate?
Russell Gives Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, District of Columbia, Minnesota, New York, Texas, Virginia.
What is Russell Gives Foundation's EIN?
Russell Gives Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4059206. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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