Russo Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Russo Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fairfield, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $43,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $26,000. 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$43,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$26,000
- Assets$283,556
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $31,200 the year before.
36% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $31,200 | 15 | $296,440 |
| 2024 | $43,000 | 11 | $283,556 |
How to apply
Russo Family Foundation 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 Russo Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 7 | $39,000 |
| New York | 3 | $3,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart University | Various programs | $26,000 |
| Lauralton Hall | Scholarship fund | $6,000 |
| Curtis Summer Camp Fund Inc | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Research | $1,500 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Various programs | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Research | $1,000 |
| Catholic Academy of Bridgeport | Various programs | $500 |
| Colgate University | Various programs | $500 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Various programs | $500 |
| Salvation Army | Various programs | $500 |
| The Center for Family Justice | Various programs | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert D Russo Jr MD
- Arlyne E Russo
- Robert D Russo III
Questions people ask
Does Russo Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Russo Family Foundation Inc give?
$43,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Russo Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert D Russo Jr MD (President), Arlyne E Russo (Vice President/Secretary) and Robert D Russo III (Director).
What does Russo Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.