The Ron Russo Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Canfield, OH EIN: 82-3509265

The Ron Russo Foundation is a private foundation based in Canfield, Ohio. It reported giving $12,000 through 11 grants in 2024 to preselected charitable organizations, including Ohio-based recipients and organizations in other states.

Key facts about The Ron Russo Foundation

In short: The Ron Russo Foundation gave $12K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Ohio. 80% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
82-3509265
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$12,000
Grants made (2024)
11
Average grant
$1,091
Median grant
$1,000
New grantees (estimate)
80% first-time grantees (8 of 10, 2024)
Total assets
$45,878
Primary geography
Ohio (77% 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 September 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

$46K

-3.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$12K

+52.5% YoY

Grant Count

11

+10.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1K

+38.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ron Russo Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is The Ron Russo Foundation open to new grantees?

80%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 8 of 10 grantees (80%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count

Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.

  • 10% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 540% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for charitable organizations. Save a Warrior describes its mission as working to end suicide among veterans, active military, and first responders through intensive retreat experiences. Project MKC says it seeks to brighten the lives of children and families by focusing on individual needs with help from volunteers.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation gave $12,000 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $2,250, with a median grant of $1,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 12% to Arizona, 8% to Virginia, and 2% to California.

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.

Cities

YoungstownLowellvilleCanfieldKissimmeePhoenixAkronArlingtonBoardmanBristolvilleColumbusMineral RidgeMonroviaMorgan HillPolandRocklin

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K12 grants2022 10 grants2023 11 grants2024

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $12K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $12K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Second Harvest Food Bank: $2KSecond Harvest Food Bank$2KSave a Warrior: $2KSave a Warrior$2KProject MKC: $2KProject MKC$2KMake a Wish: $2KMake a Wish$2KMeals on Wheels: $1KMeals on Wheels$1KAutism Society: $1KAutism Society$1KMason Bowen: $1KMason Bowen$1KUnited Way: $500United Way$500Jay Meatball Catone Foundation: $500Jay Meatball Catone Foundation$500Purple Cat: $500Purple Cat$500

The largest 2024 recipient was Second Harvest Food Bank ($2K). Together the top 10 received $12K.

Grant Size Distribution

33 grants across all recorded years

33<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Second Harvest Food Bank Youngstown, OHGeneral$2,250
Save a Warrior Columbus, OHGeneral$2,000
Project MKC Youngstown, OHGeneral$1,500
Make a Wish Phoenix, AZGeneral$1,500
Meals on Wheels Arlington, VAGeneral$1,000
Autism Society Canfield, OHGeneral$1,000
Mason Bowen Youngstown, OHScholarship$1,000
United Way Youngstown, OHGeneral$500
Jay Meatball Catone Foundation Lowellville, OHGeneral$500
Purple Cat Boardman, OHGeneral$500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $45,878 $23,898 $25,564 $12,000 (11 grants)
2023 $47,544 $23,224 $21,731 $7,870 (10 grants)
2022 $46,051 $23,190 $21,215 $9,346 (12 grants)
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
$0$10K$20K$30K2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$45,878$47,544$46,051
Revenue$23,898$23,224$23,190
Expenses$25,564$21,731$21,215
Qualifying Distributions$12,000$7,870$9,346
Distributable Amount$2,224$2,289$2,329

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Margaret DeNiro as chairperson, Rocco Russo as co-chairperson, Marie Rupert as secretary, and Melissa Ervin as treasurer.

The Ron Russo Foundation is led by Margaret Deniro, Chairperson since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Margaret Deniro

    Chairperson

    President → Chairperson, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rocco Russo

    Co-Chairperson

    Vice President → Co-Chairperson, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marie Rupert

    Secretary

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Melissa Ervin

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Melissa Russo (2023) — Treasurer

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 690 Blueberry Hill, Canfield, OH 44406

Frequently asked questions about The Ron Russo Foundation

How much does The Ron Russo Foundation give each year?

The Ron Russo Foundation gave $12K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 10 grants.

What is The Ron Russo Foundation's typical grant size?

The Ron Russo Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,091, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ron Russo Foundation that year got $1K on average.

Where does The Ron Russo Foundation give grants?

The Ron Russo Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (13%) and Virginia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Youngstown, OH (4 grants).

Does The Ron Russo Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 91% of The Ron Russo Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are The Ron Russo Foundation's largest grantees?

The Ron Russo Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Second Harvest Food Bank ($2,250), Save a Warrior ($2,000) and Project MKC ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is The Ron Russo Foundation?

The Ron Russo Foundation reported $46K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does The Ron Russo Foundation fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for charitable organizations. Save a Warrior describes its mission as working to end suicide among veterans, active military, and first responders through intensive retreat experiences. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The Ron Russo Foundation?

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 The Ron Russo Foundation's EIN?

The Ron Russo Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3509265. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.

Does The Ron Russo Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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