Russell Wilson Foundation
The Russell Wilson Foundation dba why not you foundation was established to empower youth to lead with a why not you attitude by investing in youth education and health programs in communities with the greatest need.
Russell Wilson Foundation at a glance
In short: Russell Wilson Foundation gave $591K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $74K), mostly in Palau. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $591,000
- -70.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $73,875
- -59.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $98,544
- +112.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Palau (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Russell Wilson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys and Girls Club of Western PA ($211K). Together the top 8 received $591K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 14 grants of 26 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Russell Wilson Foundation gives
- Giving grew 76% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $257K (2020) to $2.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $591K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Western PA Pittsburgh, PW | Children's Health | $211,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation Pittsburgh, PW | Children's Health | $100,000 |
| Make-a-Wish Foundation of America Phoenix, AZ | Children's Health | $100,000 |
| Friends of the Children National Portland, OR | Children's Education | $75,000 |
| Salvation Army West Nyack, NY | Children's Health | $45,000 |
| Cancer Bridges Pittsburgh, PW | Children's Health | $25,000 |
| The V Foundation Cary, NC | Children's Health | $25,000 |
| Pittsburgh School District Pittsburgh, PW | Children's Education | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $98,544 | $988,644 | $929,330 | $591,000 | 8 | $1,862 |
| 2023 | $46,334 | $2,248,356 | $2,438,621 | $2,010,147 | 11 | $16,560 |
| 2022 | $226,518 | $1,312,691 | $1,675,866 | $1,050,500 | 3 | $-2,241 |
| 2021 | $576,554 | $1,220,425 | $1,247,397 | $335,147 | 1 | $732 |
| 2020 | $667,885 | $837,532 | $1,202,730 | $256,519 | 3 | $4,034 |
About Russell Wilson Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Russell Wilson Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $99K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $591K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Russell Wilson Foundation is led by Janelle Hahn, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Janelle Hahn
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$124K (2024)
Russell Wilson
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Pickett
Treasurer & Director
Director → Treasurer, CFO & Director, 2022
Treasurer, CFO & Director → Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$66K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Charly Martin
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ciara Wilson
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harry Wilson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Estrada
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Rodgers
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheryl Willert
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Abramson Lott
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Shayla Tait (2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Carly Young (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Jessica Abramson (2022) — Director
- Former: Ryan Tarpley (2020–2021) — Chief Strategy Officer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $124K, to Janelle Hahn (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Russell Wilson Foundation
How much does Russell Wilson Foundation give each year?
Russell Wilson Foundation gave $591K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 11 grants.
What is Russell Wilson Foundation's typical grant size?
Russell Wilson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $60,000, and its average grant was $73,875, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Russell Wilson Foundation give grants?
Russell Wilson Foundation gives mostly in Palau: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (17%) and Oregon (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PW (4 grants).
Does Russell Wilson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Russell Wilson Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Children's Health" (6 grants).
Who are Russell Wilson Foundation's largest grantees?
Russell Wilson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boys and Girls Club of Western PA ($211,000), Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation ($100,000) and Make-a-Wish Foundation of America ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Russell Wilson Foundation?
Russell Wilson Foundation reported $99K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $989K.
What is Russell Wilson Foundation?
Russell Wilson Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $99K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Russell Wilson Foundation's EIN?
Russell Wilson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4784365. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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