Russo Family Foundation Inc
Russo Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fairfield, Connecticut. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $43,000 through 11 grants and stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Russo Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Russo Family Foundation Inc gave $43K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Connecticut. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,000
- +37.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -26.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,909
- +87.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $223,561
- -14.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Russo Family Foundation Inc
- 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: Co Grill Partners 140 Sherman S, Fairfield, CT 06824
Phone: (203) 254-3880
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Russo Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sacred Heart University ($26K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 84 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, 7% to recipients in New York, and 2% to recipients in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Russo Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $1K repeat.
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2020) to $43K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | Various Programs | $26,000 |
| Lauralton Hall Milford, CT | Scholarship Fund | $6,000 |
| Curtis Summer Camp Fund Inc Fairfield, CT | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital New York, NY | Research | $1,500 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation Nashville, TN | Various Programs | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | Research | $1,000 |
| Catholic Academy of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | Various Programs | $500 |
| Colgate University Hamilton, NY | Various Programs | $500 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Trumbull, CT | Various Programs | $500 |
| Salvation Army Bridgeport, CT | Various Programs | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $223,561 | $7,037 | $45,199 | $43,000 | 11 | $43,000 | $13,302 |
| 2023 | $261,723 | $-4,246 | $33,856 | $31,200 | 15 | $31,200 | $7,105 |
| 2022 | $299,825 | $16,720 | $26,659 | $21,693 | 21 | $21,693 | $16,720 |
| 2021 | $309,764 | $21,247 | $23,292 | $20,471 | 19 | $20,471 | $21,154 |
| 2020 | $311,809 | $78,022 | $19,347 | $18,769 | 18 | — | $77,794 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activities as educational support and support for a breast health program. Its 2024 grants also went to educational institutions and scholarship funds, cancer research organizations, and other charitable organizations.
Grantees describe their own missions as follows: Sacred Heart University says it prepares students for the future and offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees; Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center describes its work as cancer prevention, treatment, and cure, including research and education; and the Center for Family Justice says it works to break the cycle of domestic, sexual, and child abuse and violence. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $43,000 in 11 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $26,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest awards were $26,000 to Sacred Heart University for various programs, $6,000 to Lauralton Hall for a scholarship fund, and $5,000 to Curtis Summer Camp Fund Inc for scholarships.
Other 2024 grants included $1,500 to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital for research; $1,000 each to the Gary Sinise Foundation for various programs and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for research; and $500 each to Catholic Academy of Bridgeport, Colgate University, Make A Wish Foundation, Salvation Army, and the Center for Family Justice, all for various programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert D Russo Jr MD as president, Arlyne E Russo as vice president/secretary, and Robert D Russo III as director.
Russo Family Foundation Inc is led by Robert D. Russo Jr. MD, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert D. Russo Jr. MD
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert D. Russo III
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Arlyne E. Russo
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about Russo Family Foundation Inc
How much does Russo Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Russo Family Foundation Inc gave $43K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $31K across 15 grants.
What is Russo Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Russo Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,909, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Russo Family Foundation Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does Russo Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Russo Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bridgeport, CT (3 grants), Fairfield, CT (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Russo Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Russo Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Various Programs" (7 grants).
Who are Russo Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Russo Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Sacred Heart University ($26,000), Lauralton Hall ($6,000) and Curtis Summer Camp Fund Inc ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Russo Family Foundation Inc?
Russo Family Foundation Inc reported $224K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $7K.
What does Russo Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activities as educational support and support for a breast health program. Its 2024 grants also went to educational institutions and scholarship funds, cancer research organizations, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Russo Family Foundation Inc?
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 Russo Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Russo Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1552407. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Russo Family 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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