WK Russell Family Foundation
WK Russell Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Costa Mesa, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $155K. Net investment income was $77K.
WK Russell Family Foundation at a glance
In short: WK Russell Family Foundation gave $155K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $155,000
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,833
- -24.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $32,000
- Total assets
- $3,283,970
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (62% 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 WK Russell Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was World Wildlife Fund ($32K). Together the top 6 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How WK Russell Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% 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 $150K (2020) to $172K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | General Purpose Charitable Donation | $32,000 |
| Oceana Washington, DC | General Purpose Charitable Donation | $32,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | General Purpose Charitable Donation | $32,000 |
| Americares Stamford, CT | General Purpose Charitable Donation | $32,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans Cold Springs, KY | General Purpose Charitable Donation | $15,000 |
| Project Youth Ocbf Santa ACA, CA | General Purpose Charitable Donation | $12,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,283,970 | $100,826 | $158,124 | $155,000 | 6 | $155,000 | $77,369 | $165,273 |
| 2023 | $3,364,675 | $150,088 | $217,491 | $170,000 | 5 | $170,000 | $126,316 | $161,508 |
| 2022 | $3,421,419 | $799,054 | $173,189 | $172,000 | 6 | $172,000 | $774,070 | $163,438 |
| 2021 | $3,026,156 | $83,722 | $163,622 | $162,000 | 6 | $162,000 | $56,755 | $172,551 |
| 2020 | $2,933,160 | $79,520 | $176,867 | $150,000 | 6 | — | $56,063 | $162,760 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, WK Russell Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $165K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
WK Russell Family Foundation is led by Carolyn Russell, President & Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carolyn Russell
President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 WK Russell Family Foundation
How much does WK Russell Family Foundation give each year?
WK Russell Family Foundation gave $155K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $170K across 5 grants.
What is WK Russell Family Foundation's typical grant size?
WK Russell Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $32,000, and its average grant was $25,833, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does WK Russell Family Foundation give grants?
WK Russell Family Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (21%) and Kentucky (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does WK Russell Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of WK Russell Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are WK Russell Family Foundation's largest grantees?
WK Russell Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include World Wildlife Fund ($32,000), Oceana ($32,000) and American Red Cross ($32,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is WK Russell Family Foundation?
WK Russell Family Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $155K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $165K (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 WK Russell Family Foundation's EIN?
WK Russell Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0708284. 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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