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The Wayne and Shan Russell Charitable Foundation

Preselected recipients only Montgomery, Alabama · EIN 631137357

The Wayne and Shan Russell Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Montgomery, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $150 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $150 and the largest $150. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $35,150 the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$35,15014$938,007
2024$1501$951,119

How to apply

The Wayne and Shan Russell Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Wayne and Shan Russell Charitable Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Alabama.

StateGrantsAmount
Alabama1$150

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Windermere Volunteer Fire
Alexander City, AL
General operations$150

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Wayne and Shan Russell Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Wayne and Shan Russell Charitable Foundation give?

$150 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $150.

Who runs The Wayne and Shan Russell Charitable Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Ronald Wayne Russell (Trustee) and Shirley T Russell (Trustee).

What does The Wayne and Shan Russell Charitable Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly community development.

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