Friend A Russ Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Friend A Russ Fund Inc is a private foundation in Shelton, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $65,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$65,500
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $63,950 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $64,000 | 6 | $1.1 million |
| 2023 | $63,950 | 6 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $65,500 | 6 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Friend A Russ Fund Inc 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 Friend A Russ Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 6 | $65,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Griffen Hospital | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lower Naugatuck Valley | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Derbyshelton Rotary Clubarea Congregation Together Act | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Valley United Way | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Housatonic Bsa | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Girl Scouts of CT | Charitable | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Maureen Coffey
- Thomas Wilson
- Laura Donahue
- Thomas M Sutnik
- Lauren Casalveri
Questions people ask
Does Friend A Russ Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Friend A Russ Fund Inc give?
$65,500 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs Friend A Russ Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Maureen Coffey (Trustee), Thomas Wilson (Trustee/Treasurer), Laura Donahue (Secretary/Trustee) and Thomas M Sutnik (President/Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Friend A Russ Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.