Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation is a private foundation in Laguna Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $162,500 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$162,500
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was down from $172,200 the year before.
11% of its 2025 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $156,675 | 15 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $172,200 | 18 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $162,500 | 18 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
Maggie and Earl Russell 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.
What Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $154,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ARCS Foundation LA Founder Chapter | To support scholar awards to academically outstanding citizens | $40,000 |
| Net-Works Laguna Beach | Provides local social services and faith-based support for Laguna Beach community members and the homeless | $25,000 |
| Muriel's Angels | To support organization that provides funding for the special needs of children with physical and mental disabilities | $15,000 |
| Orangewood Foundation | To support youth on their way to self sufficiency | $10,000 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | To support a foundation that plays an integral role in the Hoag Hospital success | $10,000 |
| Kings Academy | To support college preparatory K-12 Christian education | $9,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach | To support the organization that helps young people to reach their full potential | $5,000 |
| Foundation Think Again | To support rehabilitation therapies to children severely affected by cancer and brain tumors | $5,000 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | To provide wheelchairs to people with disabilities in developing countries | $5,000 |
| Laguna Food Pantry | To support the organization that offers free groceries to families and individuals in need | $5,000 |
| Make-a-Wish Foundation | To support the organization that changes lives of children that go through severe medical conditions | $5,000 |
| Mercy Ships | To support hospital ships that cure world's forgotten poor | $5,000 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission | To support a charity that helps to overcome homelessness and become financially self-sufficient | $5,000 |
| Peace of Heaven Children's Paradise | To provide long-term housing and counseling to children who have experienced human trafficking | $5,000 |
| Bright Spark Learning | To support the charity that helps children to discover their passions | $4,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To support the organization that provides medical care to people affected by conflict & disasters | $3,500 |
| Laguna Beach Community Clinic | To support a non-for-profit clinic | $3,000 |
| Laguna Beach Seniors Inc | To support the organization that supports the improvements of the lives of seniors | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Keitha Russell
- Kent Russell
Questions people ask
Does Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation give?
$162,500 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Keitha Russell (Chief Executive Officer) and Kent Russell (Secretary/CFO).
What does Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.