The Russell Family Foundation
The Russell Family Foundation is a private foundation. Its filing lists Naples, Florida, while its stated purpose describes the foundation as headquartered in Gig Harbor, Washington. The foundation’s stated purpose is to invest in people and places to advance environmental sustainability and address the climate crisis.
The Russell Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Russell Family Foundation gave $594K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $49K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $593,600
- +85.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $49,467
- -53.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,800
- Total assets
- $434,932
- +23.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Russell Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 13731 Pondview Circle, Naples, FL 34119
Phone: (330) 565-2494
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Russell Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Valley Christian Schools ($255K). Together the top 10 received $588K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 22 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated purpose describes work in the Pacific Northwest, and it reports distributing more than $152 million in grants across 12 counties in that region. However, its 2025 grant dollars went primarily to Ohio recipients: 92% were in Ohio, 3% in Kentucky, 3% in North Carolina, 1% in Missouri, and 1% in Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Russell Family Foundation gives
- 25% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1596% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2022) to $594K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $594K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Christian Schools Youngstown, OH | General | $255,000 |
| Highway Tabernacle Church Youngstown, OH | General | $150,000 |
| American Policy Round Table Strongsville, OH | General | $120,000 |
| Emerge Ministries Inc Frankfort, KY | General | $20,000 |
| Pregnancy Help Center Youngstown, OH | General | $10,000 |
| I Know God Wake Forest, NC | General | $10,000 |
| Assemblies of God World Missions Springfield, MO | General | $7,600 |
| Heart Reach Neighborhood Ministries Youngstown, OH | General | $5,000 |
| Rescue Mission Youngstown, OH | General | $5,000 |
| The Yogi Foundation Eugene, OR | General | $5,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $434,932 | $679,557 | $599,719 | $593,600 | 12 | $593,600 | $653,893 | $21,541 |
| 2024 | $351,856 | $262,682 | $323,786 | $320,000 | 3 | $320,000 | $235,892 | $26,422 |
| 2023 | $438,075 | $156,577 | $138,779 | $135,009 | 3 | $135,109 | $139,720 | $23,351 |
| 2022 | $421,506 | $241,424 | $36,070 | $35,000 | 1 | $36,070 | $241,424 | $17,379 |
| 2021 | $201,311 | $182,790 | $186,225 | $185,000 | 3 | $186,225 | $160,995 | $14,195 |
| 2020 | $204,082 | $116,597 | $436,388 | $431,435 | 6 | — | $56,155 | $18,503 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Russell Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to advance environmental sustainability and address the climate crisis. It describes its work as including community stewardship, leadership development through Jane’s Fellowship Program, environmental education, food systems solutions, and catalytic climate finance initiatives. It also states that nearly 95% of its investments are impact-aligned.
The 2025 grants included support for a range of organizations. For example, Heart Reach Neighborhood Ministries says its mission is to address children’s social, moral, and economic needs through programs focused on faith, character, and community involvement. Youngstown Community Food Center says it distributes food and supplies to needy services, with volunteer support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $593,600. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $255,000, with a median grant of $8,800. The largest grants were $255,000 to Valley Christian Schools, $150,000 to Highway Tabernacle Church, and $120,000 to American Policy Round Table; each was listed for general purposes. Heart Reach Neighborhood Ministries received $5,000, and Youngstown Community Food Center received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Wayland J. Russell as president and trustee, Michael Pecchia as secretary, and Donna Russell as treasurer and trustee.
The Russell Family Foundation is led by Wayland J. Russell, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wayland J. Russell
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Donna Russell
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Pecchia
Secretary
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 The Russell Family Foundation
How much does The Russell Family Foundation give each year?
The Russell Family Foundation gave $594K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $320K across 3 grants.
What is The Russell Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Russell Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,800, and its average grant was $49,467, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Russell Family Foundation give grants?
The Russell Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Youngstown, OH (6 grants).
Does The Russell Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Russell Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Russell Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Russell Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Valley Christian Schools ($255,000), Highway Tabernacle Church ($150,000) and American Policy Round Table ($120,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Russell Family Foundation?
The Russell Family Foundation reported $435K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $594K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Russell Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to advance environmental sustainability and address the climate crisis. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Russell Family 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 Russell Family Foundation's EIN?
The Russell Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1885760. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Russell Family Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- 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 May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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