The Wayne and Shan Russell Charitable
The Wayne and Shan Russell Charitable is a private foundation, based in Montgomery, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $951K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $150. Net investment income was $14K.
The Wayne and Shan Russell Charitable at a glance
In short: The Wayne and Shan Russell Charitable gave $150 across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $150), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150
- -99.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -92.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $150
- -94.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150
- Total assets
- $951,119
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Wayne and Shan Russell Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Windermere Volunteer Fire ($150).
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 106 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Wayne and Shan Russell Charitable gives
- Giving fell 97% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 0% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150 (2024) to $85K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $150.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Windermere Volunteer Fire Alexander City, AL | General Operations | $150 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $951,119 | $13,719 | $150 | $150 | 1 | $150 | $13,719 | $46,288 |
| 2023 | $938,007 | $17,751 | $35,184 | $35,150 | 14 | $35,150 | $17,751 | $47,319 |
| 2022 | $952,980 | $2,424 | $84,711 | $84,700 | 39 | $84,700 | $2,424 | $51,810 |
| 2021 | $1,032,322 | $350,790 | $4,425 | $4,425 | 11 | $4,425 | $790 | $34,364 |
| 2020 | $682,086 | $201,309 | $76,599 | $76,507 | 41 | — | $1,309 | $27,613 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wayne and Shan Russell Charitable reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Wayne and Shan Russell Charitable's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald Wayne Russell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shirley T. Russell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: E. Wayne Russell Jr. (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 The Wayne and Shan Russell Charitable
How much does The Wayne and Shan Russell Charitable give each year?
The Wayne and Shan Russell Charitable gave $150 across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 14 grants.
How large is The Wayne and Shan Russell Charitable?
The Wayne and Shan Russell Charitable reported $951K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The Wayne and Shan Russell Charitable operate?
The Wayne and Shan Russell Charitable has awarded grants in Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia.
What is The Wayne and Shan Russell Charitable's EIN?
The Wayne and Shan Russell Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1137357. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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