Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc
Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Orchard Park, New York. In 2024, it made 20 grants totaling $405,500 to charitable organizations, including recipients in New York, Tennessee, Florida, Maryland, and Texas.
Key facts about Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc
In short: Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc gave $406K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in New York. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 16-1339086
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $405,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- Average grant
- $20,275
- Median grant
- $20,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Total assets
- $5,020,042
- Primary geography
- New York (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.0M
+8.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$406K
+28.3% YoY
Grant Count
20
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
+28.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $254K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 20 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 160% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for medical care and research, emergency medical response, food assistance, public service, education, and other general purposes.
Grantees describe their work in several areas. Mercy Hospital Foundation says it raises and stewards funds to support and improve care and services provided by Mercy Hospital of Buffalo and Father Baker Manor. The Jacobs Institute says it works to advance research, teaching, public awareness, and clinical and minimally invasive surgical treatment of vascular disease. Mercy Flight describes its work as community medical emergency response using aircraft and ground transport. Hamburg Alumni Foundation says it provides financial assistance to the Hamburg Central School District.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $405,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $60,000, with a median of $20,000. Among its largest awards were $60,000 to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital for medical purposes; $50,000 to FeedMore WNY for general purposes; $30,000 each to Mercy Hospital Foundation for medical purposes, Palm Beach Police Department for public service, and Project 33 Memorial Foundation for educational purposes; and $25,000 each to Hamburg Volunteer Fire Department, Hospital Foundation WNY, and Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Other 2024 recipients included John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital, Kaleida Health Foundation, and The Jacobs Institute, each receiving $20,000; the Village of Hamburg, receiving $15,000; Mercy Flight, receiving $5,000; and Hamburg Alumni Foundation, receiving $5,000.
How to Apply
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 15% to Tennessee, 7% to Florida, 2% to Maryland, and 1% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $256K (2020) to $406K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $406K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Jude's Children's Research Hospital ($60K). Together the top 10 received $315K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 95 (89%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Medical | $60,000 |
| Feedmore WNY Buffalo, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Mercy Hospital Foundation Buffalo, NY | Medical | $30,000 |
| Palm Beach Police Dept Palm Beach, FL | Public Service | $30,000 |
| Project 33 Memorial Foundation Hamburg, NY | Educational | $30,000 |
| Hamburg Volunteer Fire Department Hamburg, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Hospital Foundation WNY Buffalo, NY | Medical | $25,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General | $25,000 |
| John R Oishei Children's Hospital Buffalo, NY | Medical | $20,000 |
| Kaleida Health Fdn Buffalo, NY | Medical | $20,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,020,042 | $854,112 | $473,850 | $405,500 |
| 2023 | $4,630,551 | $234,963 | $338,870 | $316,000 |
| 2022 | $4,734,458 | $207,389 | $366,775 | $337,800 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,020,042 | $4,630,551 | $4,734,458 |
| Revenue | $854,112 | $234,963 | $207,389 |
| Expenses | $473,850 | $338,870 | $366,775 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $405,500 | $316,000 | $337,800 |
| Net Investment Income | $805,765 | $212,344 | $186,450 |
| Distributable Amount | $254,149 | $237,219 | $251,489 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph L. Russo as president, John A. Russo as secretary/treasurer, and Celia Russo as vice president.
Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Joseph L. Russo, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph L. Russo
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Celia Russo
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John A. Russo
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 10 Centre Drive, Orchard Park, NY 14127
Phone: (716) 667-9211
Frequently asked questions about Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc gave $406K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $316K across 20 grants.
What is Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $20,275, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (15%) and Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (7 grants) and Hamburg, NY (5 grants).
Does Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Medical" (8 grants).
Who are Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include St Jude's Children's Research Hospital ($60,000), Feedmore WNY ($50,000) and Mercy Hospital Foundation ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc?
Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $406K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $254K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for medical care and research, emergency medical response, food assistance, public service, education, and other general purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1339086. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc 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.
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