William Russell Fawcett Fund
William Russell Fawcett Fund is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $348K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $29K.
William Russell Fawcett Fund at a glance
In short: William Russell Fawcett Fund gave $16K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,500
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,583
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $348,096
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who William Russell Fawcett Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Navy Seal Foundation ($4K). Together the top 6 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How William Russell Fawcett Fund gives
- In 2025 it paid out 93% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $20K (2020). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Navy Seal Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | General Operating | $3,500 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights and EXP Ression Inc Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $3,500 |
| Semper Fi & America's Fund Quantico, VA | General Operating | $3,500 |
| Institute for Justice Arlington, VA | General Operating | $3,500 |
| Palomar Health Foundation Escondido, CA | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Escondido Creek Conservancy Escondido, CA | General Operating | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $348,096 | $32,070 | $20,794 | $15,500 | 6 | $17,488 | $28,764 | $18,766 |
| 2024 | $338,487 | $28,474 | $20,267 | $15,000 | 6 | $17,078 | $25,285 | $18,049 |
| 2023 | $328,683 | $22,169 | $14,578 | $10,000 | 3 | $11,704 | $19,292 | $16,167 |
| 2022 | $319,994 | $16,717 | $5,608 | — | — | $1,730 | $13,528 | $16,128 |
| 2021 | $308,928 | $44,553 | $23,111 | $18,000 | 4 | $20,082 | $41,581 | $17,960 |
| 2020 | $288,541 | $16,295 | $24,603 | $20,000 | 5 | — | $13,472 | $16,001 |
| 2019 | $296,600 | $21,246 | $24,639 | $20,000 | 4 | — | $18,348 | $16,284 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William Russell Fawcett Fund reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William Russell Fawcett Fund's only listed officer is Deutsche Bank Trust Company N A, Trustee on the 2025 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deutsche Bank Trust Company N A
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$5K (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Deutsche Trust Company NA (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Deutsche Trust Bank Company N A (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Deutsche Bank Trust Company NA (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Deutsche Bank Trust Company N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about William Russell Fawcett Fund
How much does William Russell Fawcett Fund give each year?
William Russell Fawcett Fund gave $16K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 6 grants.
What is William Russell Fawcett Fund's typical grant size?
William Russell Fawcett Fund's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $2,583, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William Russell Fawcett Fund give grants?
William Russell Fawcett Fund gives mostly in Virginia: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (23%) and California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Escondido, CA (2 grants).
Does William Russell Fawcett Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William Russell Fawcett Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William Russell Fawcett Fund's largest grantees?
William Russell Fawcett Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Navy Seal Foundation ($3,500), Foundation for Individual Rights and EXP Ression Inc ($3,500) and Semper Fi & America's Fund ($3,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William Russell Fawcett Fund?
William Russell Fawcett Fund reported $348K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (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.
What is William Russell Fawcett Fund's EIN?
William Russell Fawcett Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6223755. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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