The Russell Family Foundation
The Russell Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Rockville, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023.
The Russell Family Foundation at a glance
- Expenses (2023)
- $2
- -100.0% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Russell Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Russell Family Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $477K (2022). In 2022 it made 4 grants totaling $477K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Sandpoint Idaho Sandpoint, ID | General | $474,878 |
| Benchmark School Media, PA | General | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General | $1,000 |
| City of Rockville Rockville, MD | General | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | $2 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $2 | $38 | $477,379 | $477,378 | 4 | $477,378 | $38 | $18,036 |
| 2021 | $477,343 | $48 | $9,472 | $1,100 | 2 | — | $48 | $23,716 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Russell Family Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
James A. Russell
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Julia V. Russell
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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
Where does The Russell Family Foundation operate?
The Russell Family Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Idaho, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia.
What is The Russell Family Foundation's EIN?
The Russell Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2068212. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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